KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #432

Question 1

A District Health Officer is planning to establish new Sub-Centres in a plain area of Kerala. According to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS), what is the ideal population norm for a single Sub-Centre in plain areas?

Accepted Answer

B. 3,000 population. — As per Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS), a Sub-Centre is designed to cover a population of 3,000 in plain areas and 2,000 in hilly/tribal/difficult areas. The population norms for PHCs are 30,000 (plain) and 20,000 (hilly/tribal), and for CHCs are 80,000-1,20,000 (plain) and 80,000 (hilly/tribal).

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A. 2,000 population.

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C. 5,000 population.

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D. 10,000 population.

Question 2

Keynes's main argument in 'General Theory':‌​‍

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Economies can stay in equilibrium at less than full employment; need government stimulus — Keynes: classical theory fails in depression. ‌​‍Aggregate demand can be stuck low. Fiscal stimulus (spending/tax cuts) needed to boost employment.

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Say's Law works

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Savings always equal investment

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Markets always self-correct

Question 3

Tansen was famous for:‌​‍

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Music — Tansen was one of the greatest musicians in Indian history, one of Akbar's Navratnas.‌​‍

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Painting

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Poetry

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Architecture

Question 4

A teacher using the Audio-Lingual Method notices that students frequently make the same grammatical error despite repeated drills. What is the most appropriate next step?

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C. Provide immediate and consistent feedback to correct the error during drills, reinforcing the habit. — The Audio-Lingual Method relies on immediate feedback to correct errors and reinforce habits. While shifting to a communicative approach (Option B) might help build confidence, the most effective step is to continue providing immediate, consistent corrections (Option C) to address the error directly. The other options either delay correction or fail to address the core principle of habit formation.

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A. Introduce a new set of drills to reinforce the correct form without addressing the error directly.

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B. Temporarily shift to a communicative approach to build confidence before returning to drills.

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D. Allow students to self-correct by providing the correct answer later and moving on to avoid frustration.

Question 5

Veto power in UN Security Council is held by:‌​‍

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P5: USA, UK, France, Russia, China — Permanent 5 members can veto any substantive resolution. ‌​‍Reform demands from India, Brazil, Japan, Germany (G4) to get permanent seats have stalled.

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All members

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Only USA

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Rotating

Question 6

Kerala state fruit:‌​‍

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Jackfruit — Jackfruit (Chakka).‌​‍

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Pineapple

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Mango

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Banana

Question 7

Synonym of PROLIFIC:

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Productive — Producing much.

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Unproductive

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Slow

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Limited

Question 8

Part XIVA:‌​‍

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Tribunals — Added by 42nd Amendment.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Services

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Languages

Question 9

Deccan Plateau slope direction:‌​‍

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East — Slopes eastward.‌​‍

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South

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North

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West

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary site of action for the antacid magnesium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

A. Stomach lining — Magnesium hydroxide acts locally in the stomach by neutralizing gastric acid, providing relief from hyperacidity and heartburn. It does not primarily act in the small intestine, esophagus, or pancreas.

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B. Small intestine

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C. Esophagus

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D. Pancreas

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #432