KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #632

Question 1

Swami Vivekananda delivered his famous Chicago Speech in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 September 1893 — Vivekananda's iconic World's Parliament of Religions speech in Chicago — 11 September 1893.‌​‍

Answer

12 January 1872

Answer

2 October 1882

Answer

1 November 1867

Question 2

The Tropic of Cancer is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23.5°N — Tropic of Cancer = 23.5°N. Tropic of Capricorn = 23.5°S. Equator = 0°.‌​‍

Answer

0°

Answer

23.5°S

Answer

66.5°N

Question 3

The enzyme that helps in protein digestion in humans:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Trypsin — Trypsin (pancreatic enzyme) breaks proteins into peptides.‌​‍

Answer

Lipase

Answer

Maltase

Answer

Sucrase

Question 4

Under the National Health Policy 2017, which of the following strategies is recommended to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

C. Expanding the role of AYUSH practitioners in primary healthcare delivery through bridge courses — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes the integration of AYUSH practitioners into primary healthcare through bridge courses to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. Option A is incorrect as the policy does not mandate a fixed duration but promotes incentives for rural service. Option B is incorrect as the focus is on decentralizing medical education to rural areas. Option D is incorrect as the policy advocates strengthening public health infrastructure rather than phasing out PHCs.

Answer

A. Mandatory rural postings for all medical graduates for a minimum of 5 years

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B. Increasing the number of medical colleges in urban areas to boost overall physician supply

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D. Phasing out government-run primary health centers in favor of private sector clinics

Question 5

The Malayali Congress leaders active at the national level included:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Sankaran Nair and Barrister G.P. Pillai — Both C. ‌​‍Sankaran Nair (INC President 1897) and G.P. Pillai were prominent Malayali Congressmen.

Answer

K.P. Kesava Menon only

Answer

Only G.P. Pillai

Answer

Only C. Sankaran Nair

Question 6

Gukesh Dommaraju became FIDE World Chess Champion 2024 by defeating:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ding Liren — Gukesh beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore (Dec 2024), becoming the youngest World Champion at 18.‌​‍

Answer

Garry Kasparov

Answer

Hikaru Nakamura

Answer

Magnus Carlsen

Question 7

The Seven Years' War (1756-63) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Global conflict (often called first 'world war') — Fought on 5 continents. ‌​‍Britain vs France (and allies). Britain emerged dominant in North America and India. ‌​‍French & Indian War (N America) was a theatre.

Answer

Small-scale

Answer

Religious

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Local European war

Question 8

Ashoka's capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pataliputra — Pataliputra (modern Patna) was the Mauryan capital.‌​‍

Answer

Kausambi

Answer

Takshashila

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Ujjain

Question 9

The powerhouse of the cell is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion — Mitochondria produce ATP via cellular respiration — the cell's energy currency.‌​‍

Answer

Nucleus

Answer

Golgi apparatus

Answer

Ribosome

Question 10

Granny in Ruskin Bond-style story (first unit) went to Mussoorie to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

See a doctor — Granny travelled to Mussoorie for an eye check-up; Mani accompanied her.‌​‍

Answer

Sell goods

Answer

Visit relatives

Answer

Attend school

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #632