KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #615

Question 1

Alauddin Khilji's market control regulations (c. 1296-1316) primarily aimed to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maintain a large standing army at affordable cost — Alauddin fixed prices of essentials (grain, cloth, horses, slaves) so soldiers' salaries stretched further. ‌​‍Shahna-i-Mandi regulated the markets of Delhi.

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Abolish agriculture

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Promote foreign trade

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Tax merchants

Question 2

A patient is experiencing severe muscle weakness due to a mitochondrial disorder affecting energy production. Which molecule, directly produced by cellular respiration, is the primary immediate source of energy for muscle contraction and other cellular activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) — ATP is the universal energy currency of the cell, directly powering most cellular processes including muscle contraction. Glucose is the primary fuel source, which is broken down to produce ATP. Pyruvate is an intermediate in glucose metabolism, and lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis, not a direct energy source.

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A. Glucose

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B. Pyruvate

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D. Lactic Acid

Question 3

The 'Swayam' initiative of the Kerala Education Department is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Offering online courses and skill development programmes — 'Swayam' is an online platform launched to provide free, self-paced learning courses in various subjects, including skill development. The other options are unrelated to 'Swayam' but are initiatives under different schemes like 'She Pad' or mid-day meal programmes.

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A. Providing free sanitary napkins to girl students

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C. Promoting eco-friendly practices in schools

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D. Ensuring mid-day meals for all government school students

Question 4

Ideal gas equation PV = nRT uses R ≈:

Accepted Answer

Both (same constant different units) — R = 8.314 J/mol·K = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K = 2 cal/mol·K (approx).

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8.314 J/mol·K

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0.082 L·atm/mol·K

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None

Question 5

The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme in India was originally initiated by which bank through microcredit?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NABARD — NABARD's SHG-Bank Linkage Programme (1992) pioneered SHG microcredit in India. ‌​‍(PSC key accepts 'only ii' — that all members are jointly liable.)

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State Bank of India

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None of the above

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Reserve Bank of India

Question 6

Cell EMF ΔG relation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ΔG = -nFE — n = electrons, F = 96500 C/mol. Spontaneous cell: E>0, ΔG<0. K = exp(-ΔG°/RT).‌​‍

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ΔG = nFE

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ΔG = 0

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ΔG = E/F

Question 7

Which inorganic compound is commonly used as an antacid, but its prolonged use can lead to constipation?

Accepted Answer

C. Aluminum Hydroxide — Aluminum Hydroxide is a widely used antacid known for its constipating effect, often necessitating combination with magnesium-containing antacids to balance bowel function. Magnesium Hydroxide typically causes diarrhea, Sodium Bicarbonate can lead to systemic alkalosis, and Calcium Carbonate can cause constipation but also rebound acid secretion.

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A. Magnesium Hydroxide

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B. Sodium Bicarbonate

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D. Calcium Carbonate

Question 8

Which word means 'to come together'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assemble — Assemble = gather, convene, come together.‌​‍

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Divide

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Disperse

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Scatter

Question 9

The Tarkunde Committee report focused mainly on: (i) Misuse of administrative machinery (ii) Money power in elections (iii) Alternative systems of representation (iv) Anti-corruption‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (i), (ii) and (iii) — Tarkunde Committee (1974-75) recommended electoral reforms on these three fronts.‌​‍

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Only (i) and (ii)

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Only (i) and (iv)

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Only (iv)

Question 10

KSRTC Swift bus service:

Accepted Answer

Premium service — Premium service launched recently.

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Ordinary

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AC only

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School

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #615