KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #60

Question 1

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body tissues occurs primarily in which type of blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

C. Capillaries — Capillaries are microscopic blood vessels with extremely thin walls, facilitating the efficient diffusion of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart, and arterioles regulate blood flow into capillaries but are not the primary sites of exchange.

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A. Arteries

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B. Veins

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D. Arterioles

Question 2

Find the wrong part: Do you think he is getting more worser day by day?‌​‍

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more worser — Double comparative 'more worser' is wrong. 'Worse' alone is correct.‌​‍

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Do you think

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he is getting

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day by day

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of effective feedback in a microteaching session?

Accepted Answer

B. Focused on a single, specific teaching skill. — Effective feedback in microteaching is specific, focused, and immediate, concentrating on one particular teaching skill that was the objective of the micro-lesson. General, delayed, or solely supervisor-driven feedback is less effective for targeted skill improvement.

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A. General and vague, covering all aspects of the lesson.

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C. Delivered only by the supervisor, not peers.

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D. Delayed until the end of the entire training program.

Question 4

Panchayat elections are conducted by:‌​‍

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State Election Commission — State Election Commission conducts Panchayat and Municipality elections.‌​‍

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Election Commission of India

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District Collector

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Governor

Question 5

Coromandel coast:‌​‍

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Eastern Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu's eastern coast.‌​‍

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Northern Gujarat

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Western Kerala

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Southern Karnataka

Question 6

Synonym of TANTAMOUNT:‌​‍

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Equivalent — Equivalent in effect.‌​‍

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Different

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Unequal

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Opposite

Question 7

Kalidasa's other famous play (besides Shakuntala) is:

Accepted Answer

Malavikagnimitram — Kalidasa's three plays: Malavikagnimitram, Vikramorvashiyam, Abhijnanashakuntalam.

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Mrichhakatika

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Mudrarakshasa

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Mahabharata

Question 8

Part XI:‌​‍

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Centre-State relations — Relations between Centre and States.‌​‍

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Services

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Emergency

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Judiciary

Question 9

The Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Thiruvananthapuram is poised to significantly impact Kerala's maritime trade. Which of the following statements accurately highlights a unique geographical advantage and a primary function of the Vizhinjam port?

Accepted Answer

B. The port's natural depth, close to the coastline, allows for the berthing of mega-container vessels without extensive dredging, positioning it as a transshipment hub. — The Vizhinjam International Seaport's key advantage is its natural depth (around 18-20 meters) very close to the coastline, enabling it to accommodate large mother vessels and mega-container ships with minimal dredging. This unique geographical feature positions it as a major transshipment hub for cargo. Options A, C, and D incorrectly describe its primary function or geographical characteristics.

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A. Its location in a high-tide zone facilitates easy dredging for smaller vessels, primarily serving coastal shipping.

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C. It is designed primarily as an exclusive naval base to enhance India's maritime security in the Arabian Sea.

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D. The project's main objective is to handle only passenger traffic and cruise liners, boosting tourism in the southern districts.

Question 10

Action research cycles are iterative, meaning they involve repeating steps to refine the intervention. Which step follows the analysis of collected data in the cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Revising the plan based on analysis — After analyzing data, the next logical step is to revise the plan based on the findings to improve the intervention. Option A (Implementing the intervention) occurs before data analysis. Option B (Sharing findings) typically happens after revising and implementing the intervention. Option D (Collecting baseline data) is part of the initial problem identification phase.

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A. Implementing the intervention

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B. Sharing findings with stakeholders

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D. Collecting baseline data

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #60