KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #488

Question 1

A 16-year-old girl starts spending significantly more time with her friends, values their opinions highly, and occasionally challenges her parents' rules, stating 'all my friends do it.' How should this behavior generally be interpreted by her parents from a developmental perspective?

Accepted Answer

B. A normal part of seeking independence and peer affiliation during adolescence. — During adolescence, it is normal for individuals to increasingly seek autonomy from parents and develop stronger affiliations with peer groups. While parents' guidance remains important, valuing peer opinions and occasionally challenging rules are typical aspects of establishing independence and forming a social identity. This is a crucial step towards adulthood, not necessarily severe rebellion or regression.

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A. A sign of severe rebellion requiring strict disciplinary action.

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C. A clear indication of negative peer pressure that must be immediately stopped.

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D. A regression to an earlier stage of development due to insecurity.

Question 2

Synonym of UNCOUTH:

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Crude — Lacking good manners.

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Refined

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Polite

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Elegant

Question 3

The mass of a proton is approximately equal to that of a:

Accepted Answer

Neutron — Proton ~1.0073 amu; neutron ~1.0087 amu; electron ~1/1836 of proton mass.

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Electron

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Alpha particle

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Photon

Question 4

Which of the following functions is NOT directly performed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the context of monetary policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Directly approving commercial bank branch expansions in rural areas — The RBI does not directly approve branch expansions; this is managed by the Department of Regulation of the RBI or through other regulatory frameworks. The RBI sets rates (A), conducts OMOs (B), and issues asset classification norms (D) as part of its monetary and regulatory functions.

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A. Setting the repo rate and reverse repo rate to regulate liquidity

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B. Conducting Open Market Operations (OMOs) to influence money supply

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D. Issuing guidelines for asset classification and provisioning norms for banks

Question 5

The highest award in Indian sports is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna — Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) is India's highest sports honour.‌​‍

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Arjuna Award

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Dronacharya Award

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Dhyan Chand Award

Question 6

GDP at market prices equals Gross Value Added (GVA) plus:

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Product tax minus product subsidy — GDP = GVA + Product Tax − Product Subsidy (basic national-income identity).

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Exports minus imports

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Profits minus losses

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Savings minus investment

Question 7

Dialysis:

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Artificial filtration — Replaces kidney function.

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Surgery

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Implant

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Medication

Question 8

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded annually for outstanding discoveries in the field of life sciences and medicine. According to Alfred Nobel's will, what is the primary criterion for selecting laureates in this category?

Accepted Answer

C. The discovery must have conferred the greatest benefit on humankind. — Alfred Nobel's will explicitly states that the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine should be awarded for discoveries that have 'conferred the greatest benefit on humankind.' Other criteria like geographical origin, specific medical subfields, or the laureate's active clinical practice are not primary considerations for the selection process.

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A. The discovery must have originated from a specific research institution or country.

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B. The award is given only for advancements in surgical techniques or drug development.

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D. Laureates must be actively practicing clinicians at the time of the award.

Question 9

Nuclear fission releases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~200 MeV per U-235 atom — Basis of nuclear reactors and atomic bombs. ‌​‍Chain reaction with neutrons. Moderators (water, graphite) slow neutrons.

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None

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~eV

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Few MeV

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as mandated by its establishment in 1988?

Accepted Answer

B. To assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to climate change, its potential impacts, and mitigation strategies — The IPCC was established to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its impacts, and possible response strategies. It does not implement policies (A), enforce agreements (C), or conduct original research (D); its work is based on peer-reviewed literature.

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A. To directly implement global climate mitigation policies in member countries

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C. To enforce international agreements like the Paris Agreement through binding legal measures

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D. To solely focus on conducting original research on renewable energy technologies

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #488