KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #871

Question 1

Which Article prohibits human trafficking and forced labour?

Accepted Answer

Article 23 — Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and begar/forced labour.

Answer

Article 17

Answer

Article 21

Answer

Article 25

Question 2

When is Sardar Patel's birth anniversary celebrated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

31 Oct (Rashtriya Ekta Divas) — 31 October — Unity Day.

Answer

2 Oct

Answer

15 Aug

Answer

26 Jan

Question 3

Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has garnered international acclaim for its sustainable and community-centric approach. Which of the following is NOT a core principle or objective of the RT Mission?

Accepted Answer

C. Prioritizing mass tourism development with a focus on high-volume international arrivals. — The Kerala RT Mission emphasizes sustainable tourism that benefits local communities, protects the environment, and respects culture. Prioritizing mass tourism and high-volume arrivals (Option C) contradicts the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism, which typically focus on quality over quantity and mitigating negative impacts. Options A, B, and D are all core tenets of responsible tourism.

Answer

A. Promoting local community participation and empowerment in tourism activities.

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B. Ensuring economic benefits of tourism accrue primarily to local communities.

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D. Minimizing negative environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism.

Question 4

Schedule 7:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union/State/Concurrent lists — Seventh Schedule — 3 lists.‌​‍

Answer

Emergency

Answer

Languages

Answer

Oaths

Question 5

Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 October 2014 — Swachh Bharat Mission launched on 2 October 2014 (Gandhi Jayanti) for sanitation and cleanliness.‌​‍

Answer

15 August 2014

Answer

26 January 2015

Answer

1 April 2015

Question 6

Standard Meridian of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

82°30'E — 82°30'E passes through Mirzapur, UP.‌​‍

Answer

80°E

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85°E

Answer

90°E

Question 7

Methane gas was discovered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alessandro Volta — Volta discovered methane in 1776.‌​‍

Answer

Alexander Fleming

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John Dalton

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Thomas Alva Edison

Question 8

Operon model was proposed for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic gene regulation (lac operon in E. coli) — Jacob and Monod (Nobel 1965). ‌​‍Lactose induces; glucose represses (catabolite repression).

Answer

Virus only

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Eukaryotic genes

Answer

Plant genes

Question 9

During a routine urine analysis, a high urine specific gravity (e.g., >1.030) in a non-diabetic patient, combined with other symptoms, could indicate:

Accepted Answer

C. Dehydration — Urine specific gravity measures the concentration of solutes in urine. A high specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, which is a common finding in dehydration as the kidneys conserve water. Excessive fluid intake or diabetes insipidus would typically result in a low urine specific gravity due to dilute urine. While renal tubular damage can affect urine concentration, high specific gravity itself points towards the body's attempt to conserve fluid.

Answer

A. Excessive fluid intake

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B. Renal tubular damage affecting reabsorption

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D. Diabetes insipidus

Question 10

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice-President of India — Article 64: Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

President of India

Answer

Senior-most Member

Answer

Prime Minister

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #871