KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #109

Question 1

Maratha reservation struck down in:

Accepted Answer

2021 — Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil case 2021.

Answer

2020

Answer

2022

Answer

2023

Question 2

Immunoglobulins (antibodies) basic structure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 chains (2 heavy + 2 light) in Y-shape — 5 classes: IgG (most abundant), IgA (secretions), IgM (first response), IgE (allergy), IgD. ‌​‍Antigen-binding site at tips of Y.

Answer

2 chains

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No structure

Answer

One chain

Question 3

K. Ayyappan, disciple of Narayana Guru, is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahodara Sangham — K. ‌​‍Ayyappan founded the Sahodara Sangham (Brotherhood Association) at Cherai, promoting inter-caste dining and social equality.

Answer

SNDP Yogam

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NSS

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Muslim League

Question 4

Al-Biruni (973-1048), who wrote Kitab-ul-Hind, accompanied:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahmud of Ghazni's raids into India — Learnt Sanskrit; studied Hindu philosophy, mathematics, astronomy. ‌​‍Set Sanskrit works alongside Greek/Persian knowledge — early comparative scholarship.

Answer

Babur

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Tamerlane

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Alexander

Question 5

Thrissur Pooram introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (1790-1805).‌​‍

Answer

Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

Answer

Chithira Thirunal

Question 6

Under NEP 2020, the proposed 'National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy' aims to ensure all children achieve foundational skills by which grade?

Accepted Answer

B. Grade 3 — NEP 2020 prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3 to prevent learning gaps early. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the mission's specific target grade.

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A. Grade 2

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C. Grade 5

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D. Grade 8

Question 7

When administering an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult patient, which site is generally considered the safest and most preferred due to its adequate muscle mass and distance from major nerves and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

D. Ventrogluteal site — The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for most adult IM injections. It offers a large muscle mass, is relatively free of major nerves and blood vessels, and has a thinner layer of subcutaneous tissue compared to the dorsogluteal site, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve damage. The deltoid and vastus lateralis are also used but have smaller muscle mass or are less consistently safe than the ventrogluteal site for larger volumes or certain medications.

Answer

A. Deltoid muscle

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B. Dorsogluteal site

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C. Vastus lateralis muscle

Question 8

EEG records:

Accepted Answer

Brain electrical activity — Electroencephalogram — brain activity.

Answer

Heart

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Eye

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Ear

Question 9

Hirakud Dam is built across which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi — Hirakud Dam across the Mahanadi in Odisha is one of the longest dams in the world (26 km including dykes).‌​‍

Answer

Krishna

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Narmada

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Godavari

Question 10

A pregnant woman in her second trimester asks about essential nutrients for her baby's development. Which nutrient is crucial for preventing neural tube defects and should be emphasized during antenatal counseling, especially in the periconceptional period?

Accepted Answer

C. Folic Acid; for proper neural tube closure and preventing birth defects. — Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is critically important for preventing neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Supplementation is recommended starting at least one month before conception and continuing through the first trimester, as neural tube closure occurs very early in pregnancy.

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A. Iron; for preventing maternal anemia and promoting fetal growth.

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B. Calcium; for strong bones and teeth development.

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D. Vitamin D; for calcium absorption and bone health.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #109