KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #192

Question 1

Kannur known for:

Accepted Answer

Theyyam — Theyyam homeland. St. Angelo Fort.

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Backwaters

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Rubber

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Tea

Question 2

Reported speech of: She said, 'I am studying now.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said that she was studying then — Present continuous → past continuous; 'now' → 'then'.‌​‍

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She said I am studying

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She said that she is studying now

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She says she was studying

Question 3

The scientific study of soil is known as:‌​‍

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Pedology — Pedology is the branch of soil science dealing with formation, morphology and classification.‌​‍

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Psychology

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Petrology

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Palaeontology

Question 4

A newborn baby receives antibodies from its mother through the placenta and breast milk. This type of immunity provides immediate, but temporary, protection against various infections. What is this specific type of immunity called?

Accepted Answer

B. Passive natural immunity — Passive natural immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred naturally from one individual to another, such as from mother to child via the placenta (IgG) and breast milk (IgA). It provides immediate protection but is temporary as the recipient's immune system is not actively producing its own antibodies.

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A. Active natural immunity

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C. Active artificial immunity

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D. Passive artificial immunity

Question 5

Atomic Energy Act of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1948 — Atomic Energy Act 1948.‌​‍

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1972

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1962

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1990

Question 6

Ozone layer in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere (15-35 km) — Absorbs UV-B/C. ‌​‍Depletion by CFCs. Montreal Protocol 1987. ‌​‍Antarctic ozone hole (Sept-Oct).

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Thermosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

Question 7

INDIA bloc seats 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

234 — 234 seats.‌​‍

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223

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250

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180

Question 8

Largest lake in India:

Accepted Answer

Chilika Lake — Chilika Lake, Odisha — largest brackish water lake.

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Wular Lake

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Vembanad Lake

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Dal Lake

Question 9

A 2-year-old toddler frequently says "no" and insists on doing things independently, even if they struggle. According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage is this child primarily navigating?

Accepted Answer

B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt — The stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (ages 1-3 years) is characterized by a child's desire for independence and control over their own actions and body, often expressed through saying "no" and striving for self-sufficiency. Trust vs. Mistrust occurs during infancy, Initiative vs. Guilt during the preschool years, and Industry vs. Inferiority during school age.

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A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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C. Initiative vs. Guilt

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D. Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 10

The plural of 'radius' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radii — Latin-origin plural: radius → radii (similarly focus → foci, locus → loci).‌​‍

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Radioi

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Radia

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Radiuses

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #192