KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #708

Question 1

Cosmopolitanism argues:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All humans are citizens of a single world community — Cosmopolitanism (Kant, Nussbaum, Appiah) — moral obligations extend beyond nation to all humanity.‌​‍

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Strong borders

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Nation-state is primary

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Cultural separation

Question 2

Synonym of EXONERATE:‌​‍

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Acquit — Exonerate = absolve from blame.‌​‍

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Convict

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Punish

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Blame

Question 3

Which of the following amino acids is a common precursor for the biosynthesis of many indole alkaloids, such as those found in *Rauwolfia serpentina* (e.g., Reserpine)?

Accepted Answer

B. Tryptophan — Tryptophan is the direct precursor for the biosynthesis of indole alkaloids, including many important compounds like reserpine and vinca alkaloids. Tyrosine and Phenylalanine are precursors for isoquinoline and other aromatic alkaloids, while Ornithine is a precursor for tropane alkaloids.

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A. Tyrosine

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C. Phenylalanine

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D. Ornithine

Question 4

Rise of China's GDP surpassed Japan (world's 2nd largest) in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2010 — China became world's 2nd largest economy 2010. ‌​‍May surpass USA 2030s. Driven by WTO entry (2001), manufacturing, state capitalism.

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2020

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1990

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2000

Question 5

SC ruling on Kerala Lokayukta amendment:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Upheld amendments — Various rulings.‌​‍

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Partially

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Struck down

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Pending

Question 6

A patient on long-term isoniazid therapy for tuberculosis develops peripheral neuropathy. Which vitamin supplement is typically co-administered with isoniazid to prevent this side effect?

Accepted Answer

B. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) — Isoniazid inhibits pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) metabolism, leading to its deficiency. Pyridoxine deficiency is a common cause of drug-induced peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, Vitamin B6 supplementation is routinely given with isoniazid to prevent this adverse effect. The other B vitamins are not specifically targeted by isoniazid in this manner causing peripheral neuropathy.

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A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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C. D. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

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D. Folic Acid

Question 7

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.‌​‍

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

Question 8

GDP at factor cost equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

GDP at market price − Net indirect taxes — GDP at factor cost = GDP at market price − (Indirect taxes − Subsidies).‌​‍

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GDP at market price + Depreciation

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GDP at market price − Depreciation

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GDP at market price + Net indirect taxes

Question 9

Client-centred therapy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers — unconditional positive regard, empathy — Humanistic. ‌​‍Non-directive. Therapist creates accepting environment for self-exploration.

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Ellis

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Skinner

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Freud

Question 10

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

13 April 1919 — General Dyer ordered firing on peaceful protesters at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar on 13 April 1919.‌​‍

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6 April 1919

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1 August 1919

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14 July 1919

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #708