KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #136

Question 1

F7 in MS Word performs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spell Check — F7 runs Spell Check and Grammar Check in MS Word.‌​‍

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Print

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Save

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Question 2

Who is competent to remove the Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commissions?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of India — President of India alone can remove State PSC members on grounds of misbehaviour after SC inquiry.‌​‍

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Chief Justice of India

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Chairman of UPSC

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Governor of the concerned State

Question 3

Kerala's Universal Public Distribution System was implemented in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — Kerala introduced Universal PDS in 1965 — a landmark poverty alleviation initiative.‌​‍

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1957

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1991

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1974

Question 4

Spot the gerund in 'Swimming is good exercise':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swimming — Gerund = verb + ing acting as a noun; 'Swimming' here is the subject.‌​‍

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is

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exercise

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good

Question 5

Malabar Manual by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

William Logan — William Logan (1887).‌​‍

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Ezhuthachan

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Hermann Gundert

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Gama

Question 6

Kerala topped NITI Aayog's SDG India Index because of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health, education, and gender equality — Kerala's top rank came from strong performance on health, education, and gender-equality SDG indicators.‌​‍

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Health and gender equality

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Only health and education

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Health and education

Question 7

The tribal chieftain who led the Kurichiya Rebellion (1812) against the British in Wayanad was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talakkal Chandu — Talakkal Chandu led the Kurichiya tribal uprising of 1812 against British taxation and forest restrictions.‌​‍

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Edachena Kunkan

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

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Pallur Eman

Question 8

Furosemide, a commonly used loop diuretic, primarily exerts its diuretic effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

C. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, and chloride.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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D. Collecting duct

Question 9

'Iron Man of India':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.‌​‍

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Shivaji

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Bose

Question 10

A Member of Parliament (MP) makes a statement in the Lok Sabha alleging corruption against a high-ranking government official, which later turns out to be unsubstantiated and defamatory. The official considers taking legal action against the MP for defamation. Which of the following best describes the legal position regarding the MP's statement?

Accepted Answer

A. The MP is immune from any civil or criminal proceedings in any court for anything said in Parliament. — Article 105(2) of the Indian Constitution grants absolute immunity to Members of Parliament from any civil or criminal proceedings in any court for anything said or any vote given by them in Parliament or any committee thereof. This privilege ensures freedom of speech and expression within the legislative chambers, protecting MPs from external legal action for their statements made inside Parliament. While the House itself may initiate a breach of privilege motion if an MP misleads it, no external court can entertain a defamation suit.

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B. The MP can be prosecuted for defamation, but only with the prior sanction of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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C. The MP's statement is protected under freedom of speech, but a breach of privilege motion can be moved against the MP for misleading the House.

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D. The MP can be sued for defamation in a civil court, as parliamentary privilege does not extend to unsubstantiated allegations.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #136