KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #872

Question 1

The last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate was:‌​‍

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Lodi — The Lodi dynasty (1451-1526) was the last. ‌​‍Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur at Panipat (1526).

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Tughlaq

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Sayyid

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Khilji

Question 2

A significant reform proposed by NEP 2020 for higher education is the establishment of a single overarching umbrella body, excluding legal and medical education. What is this body called, and what is its primary objective?

Accepted Answer

C. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) for light but tight regulation, common norms, and multidisciplinary education — The NEP 2020 proposes the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a single overarching umbrella body for higher education, excluding legal and medical education. Its primary objective is to ensure light but tight regulation, common norms, and foster multidisciplinary education, replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. UGC, AICTE, and NAAC are existing bodies with specific functions, but HECI is envisioned as a comprehensive regulator.

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A. University Grants Commission (UGC) for funding and accreditation

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for technical education standards

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D. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for quality assurance and ranking

Question 3

Which Indian state consistently has the highest Human Development Index (HDI)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala consistently ranks highest among Indian states in HDI, owing to its high literacy rate, better health indicators, and social development.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Goa

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Karnataka

Question 4

A patient is advised to reduce saturated fat intake to manage hyperlipidemia. From a biochemical perspective, which of the following lipoproteins is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion or reprocessing, often referred to as 'good cholesterol'?

Accepted Answer

C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver, where it can be excreted or reprocessed. This function helps prevent cholesterol accumulation in arteries, earning HDL the 'good cholesterol' designation. Chylomicrons transport dietary fats, LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to tissues ('bad cholesterol'), and VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver.

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A. Chylomicrons

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B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 5

Atharva Veda deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spells and medicine — Most 'worldly' Veda.‌​‍

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Rituals

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Philosophy

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Music

Question 6

Present Chairman of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority:

Accepted Answer

Shri Pinarayi Vijayan — The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairman of KSDMA.

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Dr. V. Venu IAS

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Shri K. Rajan

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Smt. Tinku Biswal IAS

Question 7

Which of the following is a thermoplastic?

Accepted Answer

Polythene — Thermoplastics (polythene, PVC, PET) can be melted and reshaped repeatedly.

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Bakelite

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Urea-formaldehyde

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Epoxy

Question 8

The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and dismantled in:

Accepted Answer

1989 — Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989 — symbolic end of Cold War division.

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1985

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1991

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1995

Question 9

Kerala assembly speaker (current, 2026):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.N. Shamseer — A.N. Shamseer since 2022.‌​‍

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P. Sreeramakrishnan

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G. Karthikeyan

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M. Vijayakumar

Question 10

Chambal is a tributary of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yamuna — Originates in MP.‌​‍

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Ganga

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Narmada

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Godavari

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #872