KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #682

Question 1

What is the distance of the Lagrange point L1 of the Sun-Earth system?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.5 million km from the Earth — L1 is ~1.5 million km (0.01 AU) from Earth towards the Sun — Aditya-L1's destination.‌​‍

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1.5 million km from the Sun

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1.5 lakh km from the Sun

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1.5 lakh km from the Earth

Question 2

A population consists of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All individuals of the same species in an area — Population = interbreeding members of one species in a defined area.‌​‍

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Different species

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All living organisms

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Non-living factors

Question 3

The Nazi secret police force was called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gestapo — Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei) gathered intelligence and suppressed opposition.‌​‍

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Einsatzgruppen

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SS

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SA

Question 4

A mineral extensively found in Kerala, primary ore of thorium, cerium and lanthanum:

Accepted Answer

Monazite — Kerala's black sand beaches are rich in monazite.

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Ilmenite

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Zircon

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Sillimanite

Question 5

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 in India to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishing district-level health action plans for NCD prevention and control — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes district-level health action plans as a strategy to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by strengthening primary and secondary care. Option A refers to financial protection, which is important but not the primary focus for NCDs. Option B is unrelated to NCDs, and Option D is incorrect as the policy does not mandate alternative medicine.

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A. Reducing the out-of-pocket expenditure on health to 30% by 2025

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B. Increasing the number of sub-centers in rural areas by 50% by 2025

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D. Making Ayurvedic treatments mandatory for all NCD patients

Question 6

Richter Scale measures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes — Earthquake magnitude.‌​‍

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Wind

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Rain

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Temperature

Question 7

Which group of crops correctly represents Kerala's primary cash crops?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rubber, coconut, tea, coffee, spices — Plantation crops dominate Kerala.‌​‍

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Jute only

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Rice, wheat

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Cotton, sugarcane

Question 8

Which musical instrument is used in Sopana Sangeetham?

Accepted Answer

Idakka — The hourglass drum 'Idakka' accompanies Sopana Sangeetham in Kerala temples.

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Thudi

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Chenda

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Veena

Question 9

The master gland of the body is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — The anterior pituitary controls other endocrine glands (thyroid, adrenal, gonads).‌​‍

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Adrenal

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Hypothalamus

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Thyroid

Question 10

Energy pyramid:

Accepted Answer

Always upright — Energy pyramid is always upright.

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Can invert

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Always inverted

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Constant

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #682