KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #368

Question 1

Largest brackish lake:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chilika — Chilika (Odisha).‌​‍

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Wular

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Vembanad

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Sambhar

Question 2

A 16-year-old student consistently struggles with impulse control, often making risky decisions without considering long-term consequences. This behavior is most likely linked to the underdevelopment of which brain region?

Accepted Answer

A. Prefrontal cortex — The prefrontal cortex, responsible for impulse control, decision-making, and executive functions, matures later in adolescence (into the mid-20s). The amygdala (B) regulates emotions but is fully developed by adolescence. The hippocampus (C) is involved in memory, and the cerebellum (D) in motor coordination—they are not primarily linked to impulse control.

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B. Amygdala

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C. Hippocampus

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D. Cerebellum

Question 3

Schedule 10:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anti-defection — Added by 52nd Amendment.‌​‍

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Languages

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Panchayat subjects

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Municipal

Question 4

The opposite gender of 'bull' is:

Accepted Answer

Cow — Bull (male) ↔ cow (female); calf = young; ox = castrated bull.

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Calf

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Ox

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Heifer

Question 5

The cathode ray experiment leading to the discovery of the electron was performed by:

Accepted Answer

J. J. Thomson — Thomson (1897) showed cathode rays are negatively charged particles — electrons.

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Rutherford

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Chadwick

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Niels Bohr

Question 6

Kerala's first bird sanctuary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thattekad — Thattekad Bird Sanctuary (1983).‌​‍

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Kadalundi

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Mangalavanam

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Kumarakom

Question 7

Unit of pressure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pascal — Pascal (Pa) = N/m².‌​‍

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Joule

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Bar

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Newton

Question 8

Which layer of the skin acts as the primary barrier to the absorption of many topically applied medications, due to its tightly packed, keratinized cells?

Accepted Answer

C. Stratum corneum — The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of multiple layers of dead, flattened, keratinized cells. This tightly packed, lipid-rich structure forms a formidable barrier, significantly limiting the penetration of most substances, including topically applied medications. The dermis and hypodermis are deeper layers, and while the entire epidermis contributes, the stratum corneum is the most critical barrier component.

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A. Dermis

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B. Hypodermis

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D. Epidermis (excluding stratum corneum)

Question 9

Synonym of INTRANSIGENT:

Accepted Answer

Stubborn — Unwilling to compromise.

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Flexible

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Yielding

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Open

Question 10

Which among the following is NOT a core function of NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

C. To allocate financial resources directly to States based on centrally determined criteria without consulting State governments — NITI Aayog does not allocate financial resources directly to States based on centrally determined criteria without consultation. Its role is advisory and collaborative, focusing on cooperative federalism and strategic planning rather than direct financial allocation. Options A, B, and D are core functions, while C contradicts the principles of NITI Aayog's collaborative approach.

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A. To foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States on a continuous basis

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B. To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government

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D. To provide a platform for resolution of inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues to accelerate the implementation of the development agenda

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #368