KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #692

Question 1

'She is more cleverer than me.' Error:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

more cleverer — Double comparative. Use 'cleverer' or 'more clever'.‌​‍

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than me

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No error

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She is

Question 2

Fort Manuel, the first European fort in India, was established by the Portuguese in which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Fort Manuel at Kochi was the first European fort built in India by the Portuguese.‌​‍

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Daman

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Kozhikode

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Goa

Question 3

Antonym of NATURAL:

Accepted Answer

Artificial — Natural ↔ artificial.

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Organic

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Real

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Pure

Question 4

Total rivers in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — 44 rivers (41 west, 3 east).‌​‍

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34

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38

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50

Question 5

Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — FCI (1965) procures, stores, and distributes food grains. ‌​‍Ensures food security.

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1955

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1960

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1970

Question 6

A Current Account Deficit (CAD) means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total imports > total exports in goods/services/remittances — CAD: exports < imports (including services and remittances). ‌​‍Financed by FDI, FII, loans.

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Budget gap

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Government deficit

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Capital outflow

Question 7

Chilika Lake in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Largest brackish water lake in India.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

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AP

Question 8

Granville Austin's book:

Accepted Answer

Cornerstone of a Nation — The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation.

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Indian Constitution

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Federal India

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Making of Indian Const

Question 9

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole has been associated with an increased risk of which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

B. Osteoporosis — Long-term use of PPIs can reduce gastric acid secretion, which may impair the absorption of calcium and magnesium. This can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, particularly in older adults. Other long-term concerns include increased risk of C. difficile infection and vitamin B12 deficiency.

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A. Hypertension

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C. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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D. Glaucoma

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring availability of 1 doctor per 500 population by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes universal health coverage and equity but does not mandate a specific doctor-population ratio like '1 doctor per 500 population.' This is a distracting option as it aligns with earlier drafts or state policies but is not a formal NHP 2017 objective. The other options reflect core themes of the policy.

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A. Achieving the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages

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C. Promoting preventive and promotive healthcare in the population

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D. Reducing infant and under-five mortality to single-digit by 2030

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #692