KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #829

Question 1

Robin always seemed such a ___ boy.

Accepted Answer

Responsible — Adjective 'responsible' modifying 'boy'.

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Response

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Responsing

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Responsed

Question 2

Momentum is the product of:

Accepted Answer

Mass and velocity — p = mv; SI unit kg·m/s.

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Mass and acceleration

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Mass and displacement

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Force and time

Question 3

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is metabolized primarily in the liver to form an active metabolite. Which of the following describes the correct metabolic pathway?

Accepted Answer

B. Glucuronidation and sulfation conjugation — Paracetamol undergoes conjugation reactions such as glucuronidation and sulfation in the liver, which are the primary metabolic pathways for its inactivation. The other pathways are either incorrect or not the primary routes for paracetamol metabolism.

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A. Hydrolysis to salicylic acid

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C. Oxidation to benzoquinoneimine

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D. Reduction to ethanol derivative

Question 4

Faced with persistent high inflation and an overheated economy, the Union Government is considering fiscal policy interventions. Which of the following combinations of measures would be most effective in curbing inflationary pressures?

Accepted Answer

C. Increasing direct tax rates and reducing government expenditure on non-priority areas. — Increasing direct tax rates reduces disposable income, thereby curbing aggregate demand. Simultaneously, reducing government expenditure on non-priority areas directly cuts down on public spending, further dampening demand and inflationary pressures. Options A, B, and D represent expansionary fiscal policies or measures that would likely exacerbate inflation or have mixed, less effective outcomes.

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A. Decreasing corporate tax rates and increasing public sector capital expenditure.

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B. Increasing government subsidies for essential goods and reducing income tax slabs.

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D. Decreasing import duties and increasing the fiscal deficit target.

Question 5

A key recommendation of NEP 2020 is the establishment of PARAKH. What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH in the Indian education system?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. Its role is not to develop textbooks (NCERT/SCERT), conduct higher education entrance exams (NTA), or manage school admissions.

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A. To develop new textbooks and instructional materials for all subjects.

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B. To conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

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D. To manage the admission process for all government schools.

Question 6

Largest producer of fruits:

Accepted Answer

India — India produces most fruits globally (with China close).

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China

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USA

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Brazil

Question 7

Aluminum hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide are common ingredients in antacids. What is their primary mechanism of action?

Accepted Answer

B. They neutralize excess stomach acid by acting as weak bases. — Aluminum hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide are inorganic salts that act as weak bases. Their primary mechanism of action as antacids is to chemically neutralize excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach, forming water and a salt, thereby raising the gastric pH. They do not inhibit proton pumps (like PPIs), form a protective barrier (like sucralfate), or increase mucus production.

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A. They directly inhibit proton pump activity in gastric parietal cells.

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C. They form a protective barrier over the gastric mucosa.

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D. They increase the production of gastric mucus.

Question 8

How many lines does a sonnet typically have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — Petrarchan/Italian: octave (8) + sestet (6). ‌​‍Shakespearean/English: 3 quatrains + couplet (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).

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20

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16

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10

Question 9

The name of the Single Window Portal started by India for educational loans and scholarships:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vidya Lakshmi — Vidya Lakshmi Portal launched 2015 for educational loans, scholarships.‌​‍

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Vidya Niketan

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Vidya Abhiyan

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Vidya Bharathi

Question 10

Active voice vs Passive:

Accepted Answer

Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action — Active: 'She sings a song.' Passive: 'A song is sung by her.' Object becomes subject.

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Same

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Both same thing

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Only one exists

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #829