KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #521

Question 1

KSEB:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala State Electricity Board — KSEB Ltd — state utility.‌​‍

Answer

Kerala Sports Ed Board

Answer

Kerala Senior Ed B

Answer

Kerala State Env B

Question 2

Samudragupta is called the 'Napoleon of India' by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V. A. Smith — Historian Vincent Arthur Smith gave the title for Samudragupta's extensive military conquests (described in Prayag Prashasti by Harisena).‌​‍

Answer

Al-Biruni

Answer

Elliot

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 3

The functional group of a carboxylic acid is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−COOH — −COOH (carboxyl) = acetic acid, formic acid etc.‌​‍

Answer

−CO−

Answer

−OH

Answer

−CHO

Question 4

Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin, crucial for the initial breakdown of proteins?

Accepted Answer

D. Stomach — The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid, which denatures proteins and activates pepsinogen into pepsin. Pepsin is the primary enzyme for protein digestion in the stomach. The small intestine is the main site for nutrient absorption. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes released into the small intestine. The liver produces bile but not pepsin or HCl.

Answer

A. Small intestine

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B. Pancreas

Answer

C. Liver

Question 5

Who was the first woman president of Indian National Congress?

Accepted Answer

Annie Besant — Annie Besant — first woman INC President, 1917 Calcutta session.

Answer

Sarojini Naidu

Answer

Vijayalakshmi Pandit

Answer

Indira Gandhi

Question 6

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by damage to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Myelin sheath around neurons — MS is an autoimmune disease damaging the myelin, disrupting nerve signal conduction.‌​‍

Answer

Heart

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Skin

Answer

Liver

Question 7

A person who studies stars and planets is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Astronomer — Astronomer studies celestial objects scientifically; astrologer predicts fate from stars.‌​‍

Answer

Geologist

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Astrologer

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Biologist

Question 8

Synonym of REMISS:

Accepted Answer

Negligent — Careless.

Answer

Careful

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Diligent

Answer

Attentive

Question 9

'Brihaspati' is related to:

Accepted Answer

Charvaka philosophy — Brihaspati is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Charvaka (materialist) school.

Answer

Arya Samaj

Answer

Medicine

Answer

Indus Valley civilization

Question 10

16th Finance Commission chair:

Accepted Answer

Arvind Panagariya — Dr. Arvind Panagariya (2024).

Answer

N.K. Singh

Answer

C. Rangarajan

Answer

Vijay Kelkar

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #521