KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #360

Question 1

Protein Energy Malnutrition in children:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marasmus (energy deficit) and Kwashiorkor (protein deficit) — Marasmus: severe wasting. ‌​‍Kwashiorkor: edema, 'moon face', fatty liver. ICDS, mid-day meals, POSHAN Abhiyaan target this.

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Rickets

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Only iron

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Only scurvy

Question 2

Amylase, an enzyme present in saliva and pancreatic juice, initiates the chemical digestion of specific macromolecules in the diet. Which major food group is primarily targeted by amylase?

Accepted Answer

C. Carbohydrates — Amylase is an enzyme specifically responsible for breaking down complex carbohydrates, such as starches, into simpler sugars (disaccharides and monosaccharides). Proteases digest proteins, and lipases digest lipids. Digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth with salivary amylase.

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A. Proteins

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B. Lipids

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D. Nucleic acids

Question 3

The tissue that transports water and minerals in plants is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Xylem — Xylem carries water and minerals from roots upward; phloem carries food downward.‌​‍

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Phloem

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Sclerenchyma

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Parenchyma

Question 4

The Radcliffe Line, demarcating India-Pakistan border, was drawn by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cyril Radcliffe — Barrister Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Boundary Commissions; line announced on 17 August 1947.‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Mountbatten

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Jinnah

Question 5

The Peacock Throne was carried away from Delhi in 1739 by:

Accepted Answer

Nadir Shah of Persia — Nadir Shah sacked Delhi, killed ~30,000 in qatl-e-aam, took the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor. Marked the effective end of Mughal power.

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Ahmad Shah Abdali

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Timur

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Babur

Question 6

'The assailant ___ several places before being apprehended by the police.' (phrasal verb)

Accepted Answer

called at — 'Called at' = visited a place; 'called on' = visited a person.

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called on

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called up

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called upon

Question 7

Cabinet Mission had ___ members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 — Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, A.V. Alexander.‌​‍

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4

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2

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5

Question 8

Voltaire's famous quote defending free speech: 'I disagree with what you say but I will defend…'

Accepted Answer

Your right to say it, to the death — Voltaire's iconic paraphrase: 'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.'

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My beliefs

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The truth

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The state

Question 9

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Government of India Act, 1935 in the context of British rule in India?

Accepted Answer

A. Introduction of provincial autonomy with limited self-governance in provinces — The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced provincial autonomy, allowing limited self-governance in provinces under British rule. Option B is incorrect as Dominion Status was not granted immediately; Option C is wrong because the ICS was not abolished; Option D is incorrect as the federal court was established under the same act but did not have such broad powers.

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B. Granting of Dominion Status to India with immediate effect

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C. Abolition of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) and its replacement with local administrative bodies

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D. Establishment of a federal court with powers to review constitutional matters

Question 10

Arthashastra by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kautilya — Kautilya (Chanakya).‌​‍

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Megasthenes

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Aryabhata

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Kalidasa

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #360