KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #261

Question 1

Study of body structure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anatomy — Anatomy.‌​‍

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Cytology

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Physiology

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Histology

Question 2

India's largest state by population (2024):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UP — Uttar Pradesh remains largest.‌​‍

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Maharashtra

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Bihar

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WB

Question 3

Boundary Award published:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

17 Aug 1947 — After independence announcement.‌​‍

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10 Aug 1947

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14 Aug 1947

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15 Aug 1947

Question 4

Positive rights include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to education, healthcare, work — Positive rights obligate the State to provide — education, health, housing, social security.‌​‍

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Right against arrest

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Right to privacy

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Freedom of speech

Question 5

Which of the following strategies is most effective in promoting healthy emotional development in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging open communication and empathy — The correct answer is B because encouraging open communication and empathy helps adolescents feel understood and supported, which is crucial for healthy emotional development. This approach allows them to express their feelings and learn how to manage emotions in a positive way. Options A, C, and D are less effective and can even be harmful, as they either suppress emotional expression or neglect the emotional needs of the adolescent.

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A. Providing strict rules without explanation

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C. Ignoring emotional outbursts

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D. Focusing solely on academic achievement

Question 6

India's CWG 2022 medal count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

61 — 61 medals — 22 gold, 16 silver, 23 bronze.‌​‍

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100

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85

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41

Question 7

How many Municipal Corporations are there in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — Kerala has 6 Municipal Corporations: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam, and Kannur.‌​‍

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4

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5

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7

Question 8

Which Government of Kerala undertakings generate foreign-employment opportunities for job seekers? ‌​‍(i) ODEPC Ltd. (ii) NoRKA

Accepted Answer

(i) and (ii) — ODEPC Ltd. and NoRKA-Roots both handle overseas placement of Keralites.‌​‍

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(i) only

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None of the above

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(ii) only

Question 9

The Supreme Court of India was established on:

Accepted Answer

28 January 1950 — Article 124: SC established 28 January 1950, two days after Constitution came into force.

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 October 1935

Question 10

Who was the first Education Minister of independent India and played a key role in establishing the IITs?

Accepted Answer

A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as India's first Education Minister from 1947 to 1958 and was instrumental in founding the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). While Nehru was the Prime Minister and Rajagopalachari was a prominent leader, Azad specifically led the education sector. Patel was focused on Home Affairs and integration of princely states.

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B. C. Rajagopalachari

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C. Jawaharlal Nehru

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D. Vallabhbhai Patel

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #261