KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #508

Question 1

Chotanagpur Plateau in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central Highlands — Jharkhand. Rich in minerals.‌​‍

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Coastal Plains

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Northern Plains

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Deccan Plateau

Question 2

How many Fundamental Duties:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 — 11 (10 from 42nd Amendment + 1 from 86th).‌​‍

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10

Answer

12

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15

Question 3

A committee is tasked with reviewing and updating the syllabus and textbooks for primary and secondary education in Kerala, aligning them with national educational policies while considering state-specific needs. Which autonomous body under the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for this academic function?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training modules, and educational research for school education in Kerala. The DGE handles administrative control, KITE focuses on IT infrastructure and digital education, and KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 4

17th Lok Sabha women MPs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

78 — 78 women MPs — highest till then.‌​‍

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82

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60

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95

Question 5

A conjunction in the sentence 'He came but left soon' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

but — 'But' joins two clauses — coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).‌​‍

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soon

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came

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left

Question 6

In clinical biochemistry, which enzyme is commonly elevated in liver damage due to alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

C. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) — GGT (C) is highly sensitive to alcohol-induced liver damage, often elevated before other enzymes. ALT (B) is also liver-specific but less specific for alcohol. Alpha-amylase (A) is pancreatic, and CK (D) is muscle-related.

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A. Alpha-amylase

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B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

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D. Creatine kinase (CK)

Question 7

A 14-year-old girl is extremely self-conscious about a minor pimple on her face, believing that everyone she encounters will notice it and judge her negatively. This heightened self-awareness and belief that others are constantly observing and evaluating her is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B. Imaginary audience — The 'imaginary audience' is a cognitive distortion common in adolescent egocentrism, where adolescents believe that others are as interested in them as they are in themselves, leading to intense self-consciousness. 'Personal fable' is the belief in one's uniqueness and invincibility, while deductive reasoning and concrete operational thought are different cognitive processes.

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A. Deductive reasoning

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C. Personal fable

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D. Concrete operational thought

Question 8

Prashant Bhushan — contempt case:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — 2020 contempt case over tweets.‌​‍

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2020

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Against CJI

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Criticising judiciary

Question 9

Kerala, being a coastal state in India, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. From the perspective of climate change adaptation strategies, which of the following measures would be most effective in building long-term resilience against rising sea levels and extreme weather events in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing robust early warning systems for cyclones and floods, alongside developing climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable land-use planning. — Adaptation strategies focus on adjusting to actual or expected future climate conditions and their effects. Implementing robust early warning systems, developing climate-resilient infrastructure (e.g., seawalls, elevated buildings), and sustainable land-use planning (e.g., restricting construction in vulnerable coastal zones) are direct and effective adaptation measures for a coastal state like Kerala. Options A and C primarily relate to mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions), while D is a partial measure and not comprehensive for coastal vulnerability.

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A. Investing heavily in fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure to meet growing energy demands.

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C. Focusing solely on reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions from major factories within the state.

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D. Promoting large-scale afforestation programs in remote, non-coastal areas only.

Question 10

Malaria caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium (protozoa) — Plasmodium parasite, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito.‌​‍

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Bacteria

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Fungus

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Virus

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #508