KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #987

Question 1

Kerala's local bodies — Panchayat tiers:

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 tiers: Grama, Block, District Panchayat.

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2

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4

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5

Question 2

The scientific name of humans is:

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens — Modern humans are classified as Homo sapiens.

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Homo erectus

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

Question 3

When initiating a community health program aimed at reducing infant mortality in a culturally diverse region, a primary principle derived from community health sociology is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Conduct a comprehensive community needs assessment. — A comprehensive community needs assessment is crucial as the first step to understand the specific health challenges, cultural beliefs, social determinants, and resources of the community. This ensures the program is culturally appropriate, relevant, and effectively addresses the root causes of infant mortality, rather than imposing universal protocols or focusing narrowly. Individual education is part of, but not the primary principle for, a community program.

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A. Implement universal health protocols immediately.

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C. Focus solely on providing advanced medical technology.

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D. Prioritize individual patient education over community-wide initiatives.

Question 4

LED advantage:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Less energy, longer life — Energy efficient. Last 25,000+ hours.‌​‍

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Brighter only

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More heat

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Cheaper upfront

Question 5

'Fast' as an adjective vs adverb — in 'He runs fast', 'fast' is a(n):‌​‍

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Adverb — Here 'fast' modifies the verb 'runs' → it's an adverb.‌​‍

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 6

Oxidation is the process of:‌​‍

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Loss of electrons — OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain (of electrons).‌​‍

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Gain of electrons

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Loss of protons

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Gain of neutrons

Question 7

Sahitya Akademi is:

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National academy of letters (literature) India — Established 1954. Awards in 24 languages. Bhasha Samman. Highest literary honour: Jnanpith (by Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust).

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Film

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Music

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Sculpture

Question 8

Formic acid (HCOOH) is found naturally in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ant bites — Formic acid (methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid; produced by ants and bee stings.‌​‍

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Lemon

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Battery

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Vinegar

Question 9

Permanent Lok Adalat for public utilities:

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Transport, telecom, water, etc — Section 22B LSA Act.

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All disputes

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Only criminal

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Only family

Question 10

Tsunami is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Underwater earthquakes — Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing large amounts of water.‌​‍

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Strong winds

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Heavy rainfall

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Volcanic ash

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #987