KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #562

Question 1

Lens formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/v - 1/u = 1/f — Cartesian sign convention. ‌​‍For convex lens f>0; concave f<0. Magnification m = v/u.

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u = v

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u + v = f

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1/u + 1/v = 1/f

Question 2

States that benefited most during the initial phase of the Green Revolution:

Accepted Answer

Punjab and Haryana — Punjab and Haryana were the first and biggest beneficiaries of the Green Revolution.

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Bihar and Odisha

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West Bengal and Assam

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Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

Question 3

Ramu Kariat:

Accepted Answer

Chemmeen director — Chemmeen (1965) director.

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Poet

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Actor

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Politician

Question 4

Which is the smallest national park in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pampadum Chola — Pampadum Shola NP — smallest (1.318 sq km) in Kerala.‌​‍

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Eravikulam

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Mathikettan Chola

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Anamudi Chola

Question 5

The southernmost point of the Indian Union (including islands) is:‌​‍

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Indira Point (Great Nicobar) — Indira Point at the southern tip of Great Nicobar Island is India's southernmost point.‌​‍

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Pamban

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Kanyakumari

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Dhanushkodi

Question 6

The theory of gravitation was formulated by:‌​‍

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Isaac Newton — Newton's 'Principia Mathematica' (1687) formulated the law of universal gravitation.‌​‍

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Galileo

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Kepler

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Copernicus

Question 7

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is in:‌​‍

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Palakkad — Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is in Palakkad district, known for teak plantations and wildlife.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

Question 8

Analgesics classify as:

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Narcotic (morphine) and non-narcotic (aspirin, paracetamol) — Narcotic — from opium; addictive. Non-narcotic — safer. Aspirin also antiplatelet.

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Only narcotic

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Only antipyretic

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Antacid

Question 9

Under the National Health Policy 2017, what is the recommended target for the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025?

Accepted Answer

D. 30% reduction — The National Health Policy 2017 sets a target to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 25% by 2025, though some documents cite a 30% reduction as an aspirational goal. Option A (10%) and B (15%) are too low, while Option C (25%) is the officially stated target. The question focuses on the policy's measurable outcome for NCDs.

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A. 10% reduction

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B. 15% reduction

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C. 25% reduction

Question 10

Hawaii formed by:

Accepted Answer

Hotspot — Pacific hotspot chain.

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Divergent

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Subduction

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Transform

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #562