KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #522

Question 1

The author of 'Wings of Fire' autobiography is:

Accepted Answer

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam — 'Wings of Fire: An Autobiography' (1999) by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari.

Answer

Nelson Mandela

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Malala Yousafzai

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Nehru

Question 2

The National Health Policy (NHP) in India emphasizes reducing out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare, particularly for medicines. Which of the following government initiatives, directly impacting pharmacists and drug availability, is primarily aimed at achieving this objective by promoting affordable alternatives?

Accepted Answer

B. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). — The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a direct outcome of the NHP's focus on affordability. It aims to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, significantly reducing the financial burden on patients. While other options are important health initiatives, their primary objective is not the broad promotion of affordable drug alternatives to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure.

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A. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

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C. National AIDS Control Programme (NACP).

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D. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

Question 3

In which year did Kumaran Asan pass away?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924 — Kumaran Asan drowned in the Pallana boat tragedy on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

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1928

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1922

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1926

Question 4

Gas that is an exception to ideal behavior most noticeably at low T:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CO₂ — Real gases deviate at high P, low T. ‌​‍Larger, more polarizable molecules (CO₂, NH₃) deviate more than He, H₂.

Answer

All behave ideally

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He

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H₂

Question 5

Kerala's first female IAS officer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anna Rajam Malhotra — Anna Rajam Malhotra — first IAS woman from Kerala.‌​‍

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Padmaja Venugopal

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Renuka Sudhakar

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Sheela Thomas

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a core feature of NCFTE 2009's vision for teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing rote memorization techniques — NCFTE 2009 advocates for reflective teaching, inclusivity, and tech integration but explicitly discourages rote learning. Option B is incorrect as it contradicts the framework's emphasis on understanding over memorization.

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A. Developing reflective practitioners

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C. Fostering inclusive and diverse classrooms

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D. Integrating technology for pedagogical enhancement

Question 7

Mullaperiyar height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

53.66m — ~53.66 m.‌​‍

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30m

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70m

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100m

Question 8

Which accessory digestive organ is responsible for producing bile, detoxifying harmful substances, and metabolizing nutrients, making it crucial for overall body function?

Accepted Answer

D. Liver — The liver is the largest internal organ and performs numerous vital functions, including bile production for fat digestion, detoxification, and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones, the gallbladder stores bile, and the stomach primarily digests proteins.

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A. Pancreas

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B. Gallbladder

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C. Stomach

Question 9

If a=3, b=4, hypotenuse:

Accepted Answer

5 — √(9+16) = √25 = 5.

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6

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7

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8

Question 10

Which mission is NOT part of Kerala Government's Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi (NKKP)?

Accepted Answer

Rebuild Kerala Initiative — Four missions of NKKP: Haritha Keralam, Aardram, LIFE, Public Education Rejuvenation. 'Rebuild Kerala' is a separate post-flood programme.

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Haritha Keralam

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Ardram

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LIFE

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #522