KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #771

Question 1

NJAC struck down because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Violated basic structure — judicial independence.‌​‍

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Unconstitutional

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Basic structure

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Threatened independence of judiciary

Question 2

pH of blood:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.4 — ~7.4.‌​‍

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6.5

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7.0

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8.0

Question 3

Match iron-steel plant to country of assistance: Rourkela – ?, Bhilai – ?, Durgapur – ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Germany, Soviet Union, United Kingdom — Rourkela (Germany), Bhilai (USSR), Durgapur (UK), Bokaro (USSR).‌​‍

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Soviet Union, UK, Japan

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Germany, USA, France

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USA, UK, Germany

Question 4

Which Constitutional Amendment introduced GST?

Accepted Answer

101st Amendment — The 101st Constitutional Amendment (2016) introduced GST. It was implemented on 1 July 2017.

Answer

99th Amendment

Answer

100th Amendment

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102nd Amendment

Question 5

The human hearing range is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20-20,000 Hz — Humans can hear sounds in the frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. ‌​‍Below 20 Hz = infrasound. Above 20,000 Hz = ultrasound.

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1-100 Hz

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100-50,000 Hz

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500-100,000 Hz

Question 6

'Faux pas' means:

Accepted Answer

Social blunder — French-origin — embarrassing social mistake.

Answer

Fake pass

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Dance step

Answer

Greeting

Question 7

Which chemical is used in fire extinguishers?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate — Sodium bicarbonate releases CO₂ to smother flames.‌​‍

Answer

Potassium bicarbonate

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Sodium chloride

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Sodium nitrate

Question 8

Which Kerala Government initiative aims to provide free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles to students from economically weaker sections to reduce dropout rates in higher secondary education?

Accepted Answer

B. Sampoornam Scheme — The Sampoornam Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Kerala government to support students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds by covering essential educational expenses like textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles, thereby encouraging higher secondary education completion and reducing dropout rates. KITE Victers is primarily an ICT initiative, K-SWIFT is related to startup support, and LSSUSS focuses on unorganized sector welfare.

Answer

A. KITE Victers

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C. K-SWIFT

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D. LSSUSS

Question 9

An Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) serves as a vital link between the community and the public health system. Which of the following accurately describes a primary function of an ASHA worker?

Accepted Answer

C. Mobilizing the community for health awareness, facilitating access to services, and providing basic health counseling. — ASHAs are primarily responsible for community mobilization, health awareness, facilitating access to health services, and providing basic health counseling, especially for maternal and child health. They do not perform surgical procedures, prescribe allopathic medicines independently, or conduct complex diagnostic tests.

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A. Conducting minor surgical procedures at the village level.

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B. Prescribing allopathic medicines for common ailments without supervision.

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D. Performing complex diagnostic tests using sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Question 10

The Gini coefficient, ranging from 0 to 1, is a key statistical measure of income inequality. If a country observes its Gini coefficient rising from 0.30 to 0.45 over a ten-year period, what is the most appropriate interpretation of this change in socio-economic terms?

Accepted Answer

B. There has been an increase in income disparities, indicating a wider gap between the rich and the poor. — The correct answer is B. A higher Gini coefficient indicates greater income inequality. Therefore, a rise from 0.30 to 0.45 signifies a worsening income distribution and a wider gap between the rich and the poor. Options A and D are incorrect as they suggest an improvement in equality or effective welfare programs, which would typically lead to a decrease in the Gini coefficient. Option C is incorrect because the Gini coefficient measures relative inequality, not the absolute level of national income or widespread absolute poverty.

Answer

A. The country has successfully implemented policies that led to a more equitable distribution of wealth.

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C. The overall national income has significantly decreased, leading to widespread absolute poverty.

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D. The government's social welfare programs have become highly effective in reducing economic disparities.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #771