KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #597

Question 1

Kalam served as President of India during:

Accepted Answer

2002–2007 — 11th President, 2002–2007.

Answer

1997–2002

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2007–2012

Answer

2012–2017

Question 2

Jahangir's wife who effectively ruled was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan — Nur Jahan wielded significant political power during Jahangir's reign. ‌​‍She is considered one of the most powerful women in Mughal history.

Answer

Mumtaz Mahal

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Hamida Banu

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Jodha Bai

Question 3

Atomic number of Oxygen:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 — Oxygen Z=8.‌​‍

Answer

10

Answer

16

Answer

6

Question 4

Taj Mahal by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shah Jahan — Shah Jahan (for Mumtaz Mahal).‌​‍

Answer

Akbar

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Jahangir

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Aurangzeb

Question 5

BOD of domestic sewage should be less than ___ mg/L before discharge:

Accepted Answer

30 mg/L — Higher BOD indicates pollution. Secondary treatment brings BOD down via activated sludge/trickling filters.

Answer

100

Answer

300

Answer

1000

Question 6

India's decadal population growth rate (2001-2011) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

17.7% — India's population grew by 17.7% during the 2001-2011 decade, lower than the 21.5% of the previous decade.‌​‍

Answer

12.5%

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21.5%

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15.2%

Question 7

'Martin ate the ___ amount of shawarma at the party.' (superlative form of 'little')

Accepted Answer

least — Little → less → least. Superlative = 'least'.

Answer

little

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less

Answer

lest

Question 8

A 14-year-old begins spending significantly more time with friends, valuing their opinions highly, and occasionally challenging parental rules and preferences, leading to increased family conflict. This shift in the primary source of influence from parents to peers, coupled with a drive for greater independence, is a hallmark of adolescent social development. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

B. A natural process of individuation and seeking autonomy — Adolescence is a crucial period for individuation, where teenagers strive to establish a distinct personal identity separate from their parents. This often involves seeking greater autonomy, challenging parental authority, and increasing reliance on peer groups for social support and identity affirmation, which is a normal and healthy developmental process.

Answer

A. Regression to earlier childhood behaviors

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C. A sign of poor parental bonding and attachment issues

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D. A temporary phase that has no long-term impact on family dynamics

Question 9

Which Kerala government award is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of education by individuals or institutions?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Education Award — The Kerala State Education Award is specifically instituted to honor exceptional work in education. The Sahitya Akademi Award is for literature, Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is for lifetime contributions to Malayalam language and literature, and the K. R. Narayanan Award is a national-level award for higher education.

Answer

A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award

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B. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram

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D. K. R. Narayanan Award

Question 10

Which class of diuretics primarily acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to potent diuresis?

Accepted Answer

C. Loop diuretics — Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are highly effective because they block the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, where a significant portion of sodium reabsorption occurs. Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct, and osmotic diuretics act throughout the nephron.

Answer

A. Thiazide diuretics

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B. Potassium-sparing diuretics

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D. Osmotic diuretics

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #597