KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #205

Question 1

Mango:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — National fruit.‌​‍

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National Fruit

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Sacred

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State

Question 2

Who is credited as the first Indian to receive a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science in the field of plant breeding?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B. P. Pal — Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is recognized as the first Indian to earn a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, specifically in plant breeding from Cambridge University (1949). Dr. B. P. Pal was a renowned plant breeder but did not hold a Ph.D. Dr. Norman Borlaug was an American agronomist, and Dr. K. L. Shrimali was a minister, not a Ph.D. recipient in this field.

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A. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

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C. Dr. Norman Borlaug

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D. Dr. K. L. Shrimali

Question 3

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rtd. IAS — Senior IAS officer.‌​‍

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Political

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Judicial

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None

Question 4

Kerala's martial art Kalari:

Accepted Answer

Oldest martial art — Ancient.

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New

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Medieval only

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Modern

Question 5

The scientific name of humans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens — Modern humans are classified as Homo sapiens.‌​‍

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Homo erectus

Question 6

The 17th Laureus World Sports Award 2015 for Lifetime Achievement was given to Niki Lauda for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Motor racing — Niki Lauda — three-time F1 World Champion. Recognized for motor racing.‌​‍

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Rugby

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Tennis

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Swimming

Question 7

Goitre is caused by deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

Iodine — Iodine deficiency impairs thyroxin production → enlarged thyroid (goitre).

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Iron

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Calcium

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Vitamin C

Question 8

Which of the following is a key feature of the Kerala Model of Development that differentiates it from other models in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on equitable social development and human development indicators — The Kerala Model prioritizes social indicators like health, education, and gender equality over pure economic metrics. Option B is correct because Kerala's high Human Development Index (HDI) despite lower per capita income contrasts with India's traditional growth-centric models. Options A, C, and D reflect conventional development approaches but are not central to Kerala's paradigm.

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A. High per capita income coupled with high industrial growth

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C. Emphasis on rapid urbanization and infrastructure-led growth

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D. Reliance on foreign direct investment for economic expansion

Question 9

The Truman Doctrine (1947) committed USA to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Containing Soviet expansion + supporting free peoples — President Harry Truman announced US policy of containment (Mar 1947). ‌​‍Aid to Greece, Turkey against communist threats.

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Disarmament

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Isolationism

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Colonial policy

Question 10

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)', which of the following is a key feature of the scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. It offers cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. — AB-PMJAY is a flagship scheme under Ayushman Bharat that provides cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for the poorest 40% of the population. Option A is incorrect as it targets a specific age group rather than the economically weaker sections. Option C is incorrect because while pre-authorization is required for some procedures, it is not mandated for all. Option D is incorrect as the scheme covers both public and empanelled private hospitals.

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A. It provides free healthcare services to all citizens above 65 years of age.

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C. It mandates pre-authorization for all medical procedures to ensure cost control.

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D. It covers only government-run hospitals and primary healthcare centers.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #205