KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #998

Question 1

The sugar present in DNA is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribose — DNA has 2'-deoxyribose sugar; RNA has ribose.‌​‍

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Sucrose

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Ribose

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Glucose

Question 2

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a central tenet of its foreign policy, emphasizing proactive engagement with its immediate neighbours. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a primary strategic objective of this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. To enhance regional connectivity, foster economic cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges for shared prosperity and stability. — The 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering mutual trust and shared prosperity with India's immediate neighbours through various forms of cooperation. Its primary strategic objectives include enhancing regional connectivity (physical, digital, and people-to-people), boosting economic cooperation and trade, and promoting cultural and security ties for overall regional stability. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the policy's cooperative and inclusive nature, suggesting either unilateral dominance, aggressive tactics, or overly ambitious integration goals which

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A. To assert India's unilateral leadership in regional security architecture, thereby sidelining multilateral forums like SAARC.

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C. To primarily focus on resolving bilateral border disputes through military means and strategic encirclement of rival powers.

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D. To establish a common currency and a unified political union across South Asia under India's direct supervision.

Question 3

Right to Information Act passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — RTI Act 2005 — came into force 12 October 2005.‌​‍

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2003

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2006

Answer

2004

Question 4

The Monroe Doctrine (1823) declared:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Americas off-limits to further European colonisation; US non-interference in Europe — President James Monroe's annual address (2 Dec 1823). ‌​‍Cornerstone of US foreign policy in Western Hemisphere for over a century.

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Free trade only

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US neutrality in all conflicts

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US to conquer Europe

Question 5

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, a Malayali, commanded which INA unit?

Accepted Answer

Rani Jhansi Regiment (all-women) — The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the all-women INA unit led by Capt. Lakshmi.

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Subhas Brigade

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Gandhi Brigade

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Nehru Brigade

Question 6

1st Amendment (1951) also dealt with:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — restricted FR and added 9th Schedule.

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Art 19 restrictions

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Added 9th Schedule

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No

Question 7

Miller's magical number (STM capacity):

Accepted Answer

7 ± 2 items — George Miller (1956). Chunking can expand effective capacity. Modern estimates ~4 ± 1 for working memory.

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3

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20

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100

Question 8

AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) was founded by Arvind Kejriwal in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2012 — AAP formed on 26 November 2012, Constitution Day. ‌​‍Won Delhi Assembly elections in 2013, 2015, 2020.

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2013

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2011

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2014

Question 9

The chemical symbol of Sodium is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na — Sodium = Na (from Latin 'Natrium'). Potassium = K (from 'Kalium').‌​‍

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So

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Sd

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No

Question 10

Antonym of SMART:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stupid — Smart ↔ stupid.‌​‍

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Clever

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Bright

Answer

Intelligent

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #998