KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #474

Question 1

In the context of India's fiscal policy objectives, if the government aims to curb inflationary pressures and significantly reduce the budget deficit, which of the following measures would most likely be adopted?

Accepted Answer

C. Increasing direct tax rates for high-income earners and implementing targeted reductions in non-essential subsidies. — Increasing direct tax rates reduces disposable income, thereby curbing aggregate demand and inflationary pressures. Simultaneously, reducing non-essential subsidies directly cuts government expenditure, helping to decrease the budget deficit. Options A and D are expansionary measures or have different primary effects, while B is primarily a monetary policy tool, not a direct fiscal measure.

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A. Launching a new large-scale public infrastructure development program funded by increased borrowing.

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B. Lowering the interest rates on government bonds to encourage private sector borrowing and investment.

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D. Implementing a significant reduction in customs duties on a wide range of imported consumer goods.

Question 2

'Ten kilometres ___ a long distance':

Accepted Answer

is — Distance as a single unit takes singular verb.

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are

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be

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were

Question 3

Who declared 'Swaraj is my birth right and I must have it'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bal Gangadhar Tilak — Tilak's famous declaration from Pune in 1916.‌​‍

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Subhash Chandra Bose

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Bhagat Singh

Question 4

The largest organ in the human body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Skin — Skin is the largest organ (~1.5-2 sq metres in adults).‌​‍

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Liver

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Heart

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Brain

Question 5

The one and only fresh water lake in Kerala is:

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake (Kollam) — Kerala's largest freshwater lake.

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Ashtamudi

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Vembanad

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Puralimala

Question 6

International Booker 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jenny Erpenbeck (Kairos) — Jenny Erpenbeck's Kairos (translator Michael Hofmann).‌​‍

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Samantha Harvey

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Geetanjali Shree

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Han Kang

Question 7

One who hates women:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Misogynist — Misogynist = one who hates women. Misanthrope = one who hates mankind.‌​‍

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Misanthrope

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Philanthropist

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Feminist

Question 8

National Sports Award 2024 top (Khel Ratna):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, H Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar — 4 recipients for 2024: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, PR Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar.‌​‍

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Rohit Sharma

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PR Sreejesh only

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Neeraj Chopra

Question 9

Trypsin secreted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pancreas — Pancreas (as trypsinogen).‌​‍

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Stomach

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Liver

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Small intestine

Question 10

Synonym of 'benevolent':

Accepted Answer

Kind — Benevolent = kind, generous, well-meaning.

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Cruel

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Rude

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Lazy

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #474