KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #218

Question 1

Which supplement is now a new treatment for diarrhoea given along with ORS?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zinc — WHO/UNICEF recommend zinc supplementation with ORS to reduce diarrhoea duration and severity.‌​‍

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Phosphorus

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Lithium

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Calcium

Question 2

Which of the following was enacted by the Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Removed Anglo-Indian nominations and extended SC/ST reservation for 10 years — 104th Amendment extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies till 2030, ended the Anglo-Indian nominations.‌​‍

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Gave 10% EWS reservation

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Abolished Article 370

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Introduced GST

Question 3

The Constituent Assembly of India began functioning on:

Accepted Answer

9 December 1946 — The Constituent Assembly first convened on 9 December 1946; 13 Dec saw the Objectives Resolution tabled.

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15 August 1947

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13 December 1946

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26 January 1950

Question 4

In a science lesson following the 5E instructional model, students are given various materials to conduct experiments, observe phenomena, and collect data without direct instruction from the teacher on the expected outcomes. Which stage of the 5E model are the students primarily engaged in?

Accepted Answer

B. Explore — The Explore stage is characterized by students directly interacting with materials and phenomena through hands-on activities, investigations, and data collection. They work together, develop hypotheses, and test predictions, building their own understanding. Engage aims to capture interest, Explain focuses on formal concepts, and Elaborate applies learning to new contexts.

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A. Engage

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 5

Strongest muscle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Masseter (jaw) — Masseter — strongest by force.‌​‍

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Biceps

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Quadriceps

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Gluteus maximus

Question 6

The Battle of Talikota (1565), which broke Vijayanagara's power, was fought against a confederacy of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deccan Sultanates (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda, Bidar) — Aliya Rama Raya (regent) was defeated and killed; Hampi was sacked. ‌​‍Vijayanagara never recovered as a major power though successors continued to Penukonda.

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Marathas

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British

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Mughals

Question 7

Widow remarriage legalised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar — Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856 — Social reformer, Bengali. ‌​‍Pandit. Promoted education of women. ‌​‍Simplified Bengali alphabet.

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Akbar

Question 8

First Chairperson of Rajya Sabha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan — Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (as VP).‌​‍

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Zakir Hussain

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Radhakrishnan

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V.V. Giri

Question 9

River mentioned by Kautilya in his Arthashastra:

Accepted Answer

Churni — Churni river finds mention in Kautilya's Arthashastra.

Answer

Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

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Kaveri

Question 10

The Babri Masjid demolition occurred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 December 1992 — Masjid demolished on 6 December 1992 by kar sevaks. ‌​‍Triggered communal riots nationally. Ayodhya verdict by SC in 2019 awarded site for Ram Mandir.

Answer

31 October 1984

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6 December 1990

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6 December 1984

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #218