KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #183

Question 1

Crossing over during meiosis results in:

Accepted Answer

Genetic variation (recombination) — Homologous chromosomes exchange segments in prophase I → new allele combinations.

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Identical daughter cells

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Cell death

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Chromosome loss

Question 2

Milk is ___ in proteins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

rich — 'Rich in' is the standard collocation (containing a lot of).

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good

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large

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big

Question 3

42nd Amendment added:‌​‍

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Fundamental Duties — 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

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FR

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DPSP

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GST

Question 4

Vitamin B1 deficiency causes:

Accepted Answer

Beriberi — Beriberi — affects nervous system. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).

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Scurvy

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Pellagra

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Anaemia

Question 5

A victim at a public event suddenly collapses and is unresponsive, not breathing normally. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is the immediate next step in providing first aid for this adult?

Accepted Answer

C. Activate emergency medical services (EMS) and begin chest compressions. — For an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally, the immediate priority is to activate emergency medical services (EMS) and then begin chest compressions, as this presentation strongly suggests cardiac arrest. Elevating legs is for shock, and searching for identification is secondary to life-saving measures. Current guidelines prioritize compressions over initial rescue breaths for lay rescuers.

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A. Elevate the victim's legs to improve blood flow to the brain.

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B. Administer two rescue breaths immediately.

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D. Search for a medical alert bracelet or identification.

Question 6

Map projection: Mercator distorts:

Accepted Answer

Areas (greatly at high latitudes) — Conformal (preserves angles). Greenland appears as large as Africa (actually 14× smaller). Used in navigation.

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Shapes

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Distances near equator

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Nothing

Question 7

Which of the following is a good electrical conductor?

Accepted Answer

Copper — Copper is widely used for wiring due to low resistance and ductility.

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Glass

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 8

Emperor Ashoka's policy of Dhamma, promulgated through his edicts, was a unique approach to governance. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of Dhamma as a state policy, beyond mere religious propagation?

Accepted Answer

C. To create a moral and ethical code for universal application, fostering social harmony and welfare among all subjects irrespective of their faith. — Ashoka's Dhamma was fundamentally a socio-ethical code aimed at fostering peace, tolerance, and welfare among all subjects, transcending specific religious doctrines. It emphasized principles like non-violence, respect for elders, truthfulness, and compassion. Option A is incorrect as Ashoka promoted religious tolerance, not suppression. Option B misrepresents Dhamma's focus on a practical ethical life for householders, not strict asceticism for the masses. Option D is not the primary objective, though Dhamma could indirectly strengthen central authority.

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A. To establish Buddhism as the sole state religion and suppress all other religious practices.

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B. To promote a strict ascetic lifestyle among the populace, encouraging renunciation and monasticism.

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D. To centralize political power by undermining the authority of local chieftains and religious leaders.

Question 9

Hong Kong's status post-1997:‌​‍

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Special Administrative Region of PRC (one country, two systems) — UK returned Hong Kong to China 1 July 1997. ‌​‍'One Country, Two Systems' for 50 years (till 2047). 2019-20 protests led to National Security Law 2020.

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US territory

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UK colony

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Independent

Question 10

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising took place in which year?

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1946 — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Travancore government took place in October 1946.

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1921

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1930

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1957

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #183