KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #884

Question 1

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses *away* from the cell body towards other neurons or effector cells?

Accepted Answer

B. Axon — The axon is the elongated projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body (soma) to other cells. Dendrites typically receive incoming signals, while the soma contains the nucleus and integrates signals. The myelin sheath insulates the axon to speed up impulse transmission, but it does not transmit the impulse itself.

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A. Dendrite

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C. Soma

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D. Myelin Sheath

Question 2

The universe ___ continuously ever since the beginning of time and the galaxies ___ away from one another at great speed.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

has been expanding, have been moving — Present perfect continuous required for ongoing actions: 'has been expanding' + 'have been moving' (plural subject).‌​‍

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had been expanding, had moved

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has expanded, moved

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expanded, has been moving

Question 3

Smart Cities Mission was launched to develop how many cities?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 — Smart Cities Mission aims to develop 100 cities across India with smart infrastructure and technology.‌​‍

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150

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75

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50

Question 4

Synonym of MOROSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gloomy — Sullen, ill-tempered.‌​‍

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Bright

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Happy

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Cheerful

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is a cofactor for the carboxylation reactions involved in the synthesis of clotting factors like prothrombin?

Accepted Answer

C. Vitamin K — Vitamin K is essential for the carboxylation of glutamic acid residues in clotting factors, enabling them to bind calcium and function in blood coagulation. Deficiency leads to impaired clotting. The other vitamins listed do not play a role in this process.

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A. Vitamin A

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B. Vitamin D

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D. Vitamin E

Question 6

'Atmanutapam' written by:

Accepted Answer

Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara — Atmanutapam by Saint Chavara — devotional Malayalam poem.

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda

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Vaikunda Swamikal

Question 7

Aditya-L1 reached its final orbit around L1 Lagrange point in:

Accepted Answer

January 2024 — Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into its halo orbit around the L1 point on 6 January 2024.

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September 2023

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March 2024

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June 2024

Question 8

Shivaji's coronation took place at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raigad — Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort.‌​‍

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Shivneri

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Panhala

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Pune

Question 9

KSRTC founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — 1965.‌​‍

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1980

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1970

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1958

Question 10

Tilak imprisoned in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mandalay — Mandalay, Burma (1908-1914).‌​‍

Answer

Kalapani

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Delhi

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Andaman

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #884