KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #974

Question 1

White Revolution related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Milk — Operation Flood / White Revolution — milk production. Led by Verghese Kurien.‌​‍

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Eggs

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Fish

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Wheat

Question 2

Olympic frequency:‌​‍

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4 years — Every 4 years.‌​‍

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2 years

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3 years

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5 years

Question 3

A command by SC/HC to produce a person illegally detained before the court:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus ('to have the body') protects against unlawful detention.‌​‍

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Certiorari

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Quo Warranto

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Mandamus

Question 4

The hormone that promotes seed germination and stem elongation is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gibberellin — Gibberellins break seed dormancy and promote stem elongation (e.g., bolting).‌​‍

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Cytokinin

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Ethylene

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Abscisic acid

Question 5

Mughal Empire lasted:

Accepted Answer

1526-1857 — Babur to Bahadur Shah Zafar.

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1526-1707

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1556-1707

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1556-1857

Question 6

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is the primary objective of the proposed 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC)?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow students to earn, store, and transfer academic credits across higher education institutions. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to accumulate and transfer academic credits seamlessly across institutions, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of fostering flexibility in higher education. Option A is incorrect as ABC is not a financial assistance scheme. Option C is unrelated to ABC's purpose. Option D, while relevant to NEP, does not describe the primary function of ABC.

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A. To provide financial assistance to economically weaker students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for tracking the performance of school teachers in Kerala.

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D. To facilitate the integration of vocational education with traditional academic degrees.

Question 7

Why is it critically important for large volume parenteral (LVP) solutions, administered intravenously, to be isotonic with blood plasma?

Accepted Answer

C. To avoid hemolysis or crenation of red blood cells. — Isotonicity ensures that the osmotic pressure of the LVP solution matches that of blood plasma. Administering hypotonic solutions can cause red blood cells to swell and lyse (hemolysis), while hypertonic solutions can cause them to shrink (crenation), both leading to serious adverse effects. Maintaining isotonicity is crucial for patient safety and physiological compatibility.

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A. To prevent drug precipitation at the injection site.

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B. To ensure the solution remains sterile during administration.

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D. To enhance the drug's solubility and bioavailability.

Question 8

Kerala is actively promoting the development of its inland waterways. Apart from reducing road congestion, which of the following is the most significant advantage of prioritizing inland water transport in the state's logistical framework?

Accepted Answer

B. It significantly lowers the carbon footprint and operational costs for bulk cargo movement. — Inland water transport (B) is highly fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, drastically lowering operational costs and carbon emissions for bulk cargo compared to other modes. While it aids in reducing land acquisition (D) and road congestion, its primary logistical advantage for the state's economy lies in this cost and environmental efficiency. Faster movement of perishables (A) is better served by road/air, and direct international connectivity (C) is an indirect benefit of port integration, not the primary benefit of inland waterways themselves.

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A. It facilitates faster movement of high-value perishable goods across districts.

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C. It enables direct connectivity to international shipping routes from major ports.

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D. It reduces the need for extensive land acquisition for infrastructure expansion.

Question 9

The novel 'Anandamath' (1882), from which the national song 'Vande Mataram' is taken, was written by:

Accepted Answer

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee — Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Anandamath in 1882; Vande Mataram appears as a song sung by the character Bhavanandan.

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Rabindranath Tagore

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Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

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Michael Madhusudan Dutt

Question 10

Kerala Pilgrims at Sabarimala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Millions annually — Millions during Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.‌​‍

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Thousands only

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Unknown

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Hundreds

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #974