KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #654

Question 1

A 9-month-old child presents with severe dehydration due to acute watery diarrhea. According to IMNCI guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management step for this child?

Accepted Answer

B. Start intravenous fluids rapidly (e.g., Ringer's Lactate) — For severe dehydration, rapid intravenous fluid administration (such as Ringer's Lactate or normal saline) is the priority to quickly restore circulating volume and correct electrolyte imbalances. Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is used for some or no dehydration. Zinc is given to reduce the duration and severity of diarrhea, and antibiotics are indicated only for specific types of diarrhea (e.g., dysentery, cholera), not routinely for severe dehydration.

Answer

A. Administer ORS solution orally

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C. Give zinc supplements immediately

Answer

D. Administer antibiotics

Question 2

First Indian Air Chief:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subroto Mukherjee — AM Subroto Mukherjee (1954).‌​‍

Answer

Arjan Singh

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Engineer

Answer

Lal

Question 3

The Constitution of India was adopted on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 November 1949 — The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 (Constitution Day) and came into effect on 26 January 1950.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

Answer

26 January 1949

Question 4

A government school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling with low enrollment, lack of basic infrastructure like functional toilets and drinking water, and a high dropout rate among girls. Which of the following initiatives would primarily provide financial and programmatic support to address these specific challenges in a holistic manner?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is an overarching program for school education, aiming to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education across all levels. It provides comprehensive support for infrastructure development, gender equity initiatives, and overall school improvement, directly addressing the mentioned challenges. While DPI is administrative and MDMS supports nutrition, SSA encompasses broader infrastructural and educational support.

Answer

A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 5

INS Arihant is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nuclear submarine — India's first nuclear ballistic missile submarine.‌​‍

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Corvette

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Destroyer

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Aircraft carrier

Question 6

The laws of motion were given by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton — Sir Isaac Newton formulated the three laws of motion (published in Principia, 1687).‌​‍

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Einstein

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Galileo

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Kepler

Question 7

The Brahmaputra River is known as __________ in Tibet.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tsangpo — Brahmaputra is called Tsangpo in Tibet, Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, and Jamuna in Bangladesh.‌​‍

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Padma

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Meghna

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Jamuna

Question 8

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Sir C.P. ‌​‍was the last Dewan of Travancore. He wanted Travancore to be independent or join Pakistan.

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Cochin

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Malabar

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Mysore

Question 9

Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RBI borrows from commercial banks — Reverse repo: RBI absorbs excess liquidity by borrowing from banks. ‌​‍Now replaced by SDF (Standing Deposit Facility) in 2022.

Answer

Inter-bank rate

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RBI lends

Answer

Prime lending rate

Question 10

Adrenal glands above:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kidneys — On top of kidneys.‌​‍

Answer

Liver

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Brain

Answer

Heart

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #654