KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #512

Question 1

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project, a flagship initiative of the Government of Kerala, has been instrumental in advancing digital infrastructure in the state. Which of the following statements best describes a primary achievement or strategic goal associated with KFON?

Accepted Answer

A. Facilitating Kerala's declaration of internet access as a basic right, making it the first state in India to do so. — KFON is crucial to realizing Kerala's declaration of internet access as a basic right for its citizens, a pioneering move in India. While KFON connects government offices, its goal is broader than an exclusive intranet (B). It is designed as a public utility to complement, not privatize, internet services (C), and its scope is universal access, not primarily satellite for tribal areas (D).

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B. Exclusively developing a secure intranet for all state government departments and public sector undertakings.

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C. Achieving complete privatization of internet services across Kerala to enhance competition and efficiency.

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D. Primarily targeting the provision of satellite internet connectivity to remote tribal areas of the state.

Question 2

The President's emergency powers do NOT include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Judicial Emergency — There is no 'Judicial Emergency' in the Constitution. ‌​‍The 3 emergencies are National (352), State (356), and Financial (360).

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National Emergency (352)

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State Emergency (356)

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Financial Emergency (360)

Question 3

Ratio in national flag:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2:3 — Width:length = 2:3.‌​‍

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1:2

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3:2

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3:5

Question 4

The strongest muscle in the human body is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Masseter (jaw) — By force relative to size, the masseter is the strongest muscle.‌​‍

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Quadriceps

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Heart

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Biceps

Question 5

Which of the following national health programmes is primarily aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries?

Accepted Answer

B. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries through cash incentives for mothers and health workers. Option A (RKSK) focuses on adolescent health, Option C (NVBDCP) targets vector-borne diseases like malaria, and Option D (NPCDCS) addresses non-communicable diseases.

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A. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)

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C. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)

Question 6

Mendel's first law (segregation) states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alleles of same gene separate into different gametes — From his pea-plant experiments. ‌​‍Observed 3:1 ratio in F2 (monohybrid). Dihybrid: 9:3:3:1.

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Epistasis

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Independent assortment

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Linkage

Question 7

First law of thermodynamics:‌​‍

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ΔU = q + w — Internal energy change = heat added + work done ON system (chemistry sign convention). ‌​‍State function.

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Entropy

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Absolute zero

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Energy of activation

Question 8

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 9

During a group activity, a student is consistently dominating the discussion and not allowing others to contribute. The teacher wants to intervene without stopping the entire activity. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

B. Approach the group, make eye contact with the dominating student, and provide a non-verbal cue or a subtle reminder about equal participation. — Using proximity control, eye contact, or a subtle non-verbal cue is a low-key, non-disruptive way to address minor off-task or dominating behavior, allowing the activity to continue. Publicly calling out the student (A) is shaming and disruptive. Immediately removing the student (C) is an overreaction for an initial intervention. Ignoring the behavior (D) allows the negative dynamic to persist and may disempower other students.

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A. Publicly call out the student and tell them to be quiet.

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C. Immediately remove the student from the group and assign them individual work.

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D. Ignore the behavior, hoping the other students will eventually assert themselves.

Question 10

Dengue is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Virus (4 serotypes) transmitted by Aedes aegypti — Daytime mosquito biter. ‌​‍Breakbone fever. Severe: hemorrhagic fever, shock syndrome. ‌​‍No specific cure.

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Fungus

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Bacteria

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Plasmodium

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #512