KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #302

Question 1

K. Kelappan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom fighter (Kerala Gandhi) — Called 'Kerala Gandhi'.‌​‍

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Judge

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Actor

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Poet

Question 2

Second individual Satyagrahi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru was the second.‌​‍

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Rajaji

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Azad

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Patel

Question 3

The past participle of 'OVERCOME' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Overcome — Overcome-Overcame-Overcome. ‌​‍The past participle is the same as the base form: 'overcome'. Like 'come-came-come'.

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Overcame

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Overcommed

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Overcomed

Question 4

Which of the following vitamins acts as a precursor for coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, which are crucial for numerous metabolic redox reactions?

Accepted Answer

C. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) — Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is the precursor for the coenzymes Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADP+). These coenzymes are essential electron carriers in many metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and fatty acid synthesis. The other vitamins listed have different coenzyme forms and roles in metabolism.

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A. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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B. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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D. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Question 5

Baking soda:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NaHCO₃ — Sodium Bicarbonate.‌​‍

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NaCl

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Na₂CO₃

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CaCO₃

Question 6

The national emblem of India is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarnath Lion Capital — The four lions of Ashoka's Sarnath pillar capital form India's national emblem.‌​‍

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Sanchi Pillar

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Dhamek Stupa

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Amaravati Stupa

Question 7

Nalanda University founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumaragupta I — Kumaragupta I (5th century).‌​‍

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Dharmapala

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Ashoka

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Harsha

Question 8

Which of the following functions is primarily performed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to control credit expansion in the economy?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting open market operations (OMOs) to adjust money supply — The RBI primarily controls credit expansion through tools like open market operations (OMOs), where it buys or sells government securities to influence liquidity. Option A is incorrect as RBI does not issue commercial bank licenses directly. Option C is SEBI's role, not RBI's. Option D is a government function, not RBI's.

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A. Issuing commercial bank licenses to private entities

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C. Regulating the stock exchange operations under SEBI guidelines

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D. Approving the annual budget of the central government

Question 9

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary social group?

Accepted Answer

C. Membership is based on formal rules and regulations — Primary social groups like family and peer groups are informal, based on personal bonds, and serve emotional needs. Option C describes secondary groups, which are governed by formal structures and rules.

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A. Members have intimate, face-to-face relationships

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B. It fulfills emotional and social needs of individuals

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D. It is the first point of socialization for individuals

Question 10

Article 44 directs the State to provide:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uniform Civil Code — Article 44 (DPSP) directs a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.‌​‍

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Free education

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Panchayati Raj

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Prohibition

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #302