KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #342

Question 1

Dolly the sheep (1997) was produced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Somatic cell nuclear transfer (cloning) by Ian Wilmut — First mammal cloned from adult somatic cell. ‌​‍Roslin Institute, Scotland. Premature aging (shorter telomeres).

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Selective breeding

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IVF

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Parthenogenesis

Question 2

The Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vallabhbhai Patel — Against 22% revenue hike in Bardoli (Gujarat). ‌​‍Broomfield-Maxwell enquiry recommended 6.03%. Patel given title 'Sardar' by women of Bardoli.

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Ambedkar

Question 3

Hypothalamus is part of the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brain (connects endocrine and nervous systems) — Hypothalamus controls pituitary and regulates body temp, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythm.‌​‍

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Heart

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Liver

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Pancreas

Question 4

Fundamental Duties were added by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976), based on the Swaran Singh Committee recommendation, added Part IVA containing Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

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44th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 5

Antonym of OVER:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Under — Over ↔ under.‌​‍

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Above

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Finished

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Done

Question 6

Gokhale was Gandhi's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Political guru — Gandhi considered Gokhale his political guru.‌​‍

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Rival

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Son

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Brother

Question 7

Thomas Cup is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Badminton — Thomas Cup is the world championship for men's badminton teams. ‌​‍India won it in 2022.

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Football

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Hockey

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Table Tennis

Question 8

Brand equity is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Value derived from brand name recognition/loyalty — Kevin Keller's CBBE model: awareness, associations, perceived quality, loyalty. ‌​‍Top brands: Apple, Google, Amazon.

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Colours

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Only revenue

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Logo

Question 9

Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is characterized by the presence of the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range?

Accepted Answer

D. The Indian Desert — The Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range are located in the Indian Desert region, which is part of the broader physiographic division of the Peninsular Plateau. The Northern Mountains are the Himalayas, the Northern Plains are fertile alluvial lands, and the Indian Desert is a sub-region within the Peninsular Plateau.

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A. The Northern Mountains

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B. The Northern Plains

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C. The Peninsular Plateau

Question 10

Thyroid gland location:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neck — Front of neck.‌​‍

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Chest

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Brain

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Kidney

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #342