KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #782

Question 1

Joint Session of Parliament presided by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha — Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over Joint Sessions (Article 108).‌​‍

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Vice President

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President

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PM

Question 2

Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — Scurvy is caused by Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) deficiency. ‌​‍Symptoms include bleeding gums and weakness. Found in citrus fruits.

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin D

Question 3

Damodar valley:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rich in coal — Coal belt — Jharkhand/WB.‌​‍

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Diamond

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Gold

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Oil

Question 4

Alauddin Khilji is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Market control and price regulation — Alauddin Khilji introduced a rigorous market control system with fixed prices for essential commodities.‌​‍

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Religious tolerance

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Building Taj Mahal

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Founding Mughal Empire

Question 5

The first Indian citizen to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hussainara Khatoon — Hussainara Khatoon v. ‌​‍State of Bihar (1979) is considered the first PIL case in India — about undertrial prisoners.

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Kesavananda Bharati

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S. P. Gupta

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M. C. Mehta

Question 6

Kerala's first female IAS officer:

Accepted Answer

Anna Rajam Malhotra — Anna Rajam Malhotra — first IAS woman from Kerala.

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Padmaja Venugopal

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Sheela Thomas

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Renuka Sudhakar

Question 7

Which of the following describes a balanced diet for an adult, according to general nutritional guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Consists of a wide variety of foods from all food groups in appropriate proportions. — A balanced diet is characterized by consuming a diverse range of foods from all major food groups, including grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy, in appropriate proportions. This ensures the body receives all essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals required for optimal health and function. Over-reliance on one food group or exclusion of others is not balanced.

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A. Primarily composed of fats and processed sugars for quick energy.

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C. Exclusively focuses on high-protein foods to build muscle mass.

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D. Limits fruit and vegetable intake to avoid excessive sugar consumption.

Question 8

A fuse in household wiring protects by:

Accepted Answer

Melting and breaking the circuit during excess current — Fuses melt when current exceeds the rated value, preventing damage.

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Reducing voltage

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Increasing resistance permanently

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Changing polarity

Question 9

Seismic waves — P waves are:

Accepted Answer

Faster (primary, compressional, through solid & liquid) — S (secondary, shear) don't travel through liquid — shadow zone proves Earth's outer core is liquid. Surface waves (Rayleigh, Love) cause most damage.

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Slower

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Surface only

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Same speed

Question 10

MUDRA Yojana:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency — loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate non-farm small businesses — Three categories: Shishu (<50K), Kishore (50K-5L), Tarun (5L-10L). ‌​‍Launched 2015.

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Agriculture

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Real estate

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Pension

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #782