KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #989

Question 1

Show us the way and we will ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

proceed — 'Proceed' is the correct spelling (to go forward).‌​‍

Answer

preceed

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precede

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procede

Question 2

The Sun appears reddish at sunrise/sunset because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Longer path through atmosphere scatters away blue; only red passes — At low angles, sunlight traverses more atmosphere → blue scattered away → red/orange dominates.‌​‍

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Earth rotates faster

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Atmospheric refraction

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Sun changes colour

Question 3

The synonym of 'COMMENCE' is:

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence means to begin or start something. Its antonym is 'conclude' or 'end'.

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End

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Pause

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Stop

Question 4

Tuberculosis bacillus discovered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Robert Koch — Robert Koch (1882).‌​‍

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Pasteur

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Jenner

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Fleming

Question 5

Which component of the body's innate immunity provides the first line of defense against bacterial entry through skin abrasions?

Accepted Answer

B. Lysozyme in sweat and tears — Lysozyme in sweat and tears is part of the innate immune system and acts as a first-line defense by breaking down bacterial cell walls. The complement system, interferons, and phagocytes are also part of innate immunity but act later or are not the primary barrier at skin abrasions.

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A. Complement system

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C. Interferons

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D. Phagocytes in tissues

Question 6

The longest Constitution in the world belongs to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world, with 470 articles (originally 395), 25 parts, and 12 schedules.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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China

Question 7

India's national emblem was adopted from Ashoka's pillar located at which of these places?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarnath — The national emblem (four lions) is from Ashoka's Sarnath Lion Capital. ‌​‍The Ashoka Chakra (24-spoke wheel) on the Indian flag is also from this pillar.

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Sanchi

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Bodh Gaya

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Amaravati

Question 8

Non-renewable:

Accepted Answer

Coal, oil, natural gas — Fossil fuels.

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Solar

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Wind

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Biomass

Question 9

Kerala's eastern rivers:

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Cauvery tributaries.

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Periyar

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 10

'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907 for Dalit upliftment in Travancore.‌​‍

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A.K. Gopalan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vakkom Maulavi

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #989