KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #64

Question 1

Types of WBCs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils.‌​‍

Answer

10

Answer

7

Answer

3

Question 2

The first library in Travancore was established in 1829 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swathi Thirunal — Swathi Thirunal established the Public Library at Thiruvananthapuram in 1829.‌​‍

Answer

Chithira Thirunal

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P.N. Panicker

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Ayilyam Thirunal

Question 3

The last temple consecrated by Sree Narayana Guru was at:

Accepted Answer

Kalavancode — Kalavancode temple (1927) was his last consecration; he installed only a mirror as the deity.

Answer

Aruvippuram

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Varkala

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Sivagiri

Question 4

Kerala Fertility Rate:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Below replacement — TFR ~1.8 (below 2.1 replacement).‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

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Above

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Equal

Question 5

Sabarimala temple deity is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Ayyappa — Lord Ayyappa is the deity of Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta, Kerala.‌​‍

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Lord Vishnu

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Lord Shiva

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Lord Krishna

Question 6

Which cellular organelle is primarily responsible for generating ATP through cellular respiration, providing energy for various cellular processes, including drug transport and synthesis?

Accepted Answer

C. Mitochondria — Mitochondria are often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they are the primary sites of cellular respiration. This process generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the main energy currency used for various cellular activities, including active transport of drugs and synthesis of molecules. Other organelles have different specialized functions.

Answer

A. Ribosomes

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B. Endoplasmic Reticulum

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D. Golgi Apparatus

Question 7

Dr. Ambedkar said democracy is not just political but:

Accepted Answer

Social, economic, and political — a way of life — Ambedkar (final speech to Constituent Assembly, 25 Nov 1949): 'Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy.'

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Economic only

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Cultural only

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Religious

Question 8

Study of ear:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Otology/Otolaryngology — Otology / Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).‌​‍

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Orthopedics

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Ophthalmology

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Dermatology

Question 9

Atomic number equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Number of protons — Atomic number = number of protons in nucleus.‌​‍

Answer

Number of neutrons

Answer

Number of electrons + neutrons

Answer

Mass number

Question 10

A teacher observes that a 15-year-old student is frequently overwhelmed by academic stress and exhibits difficulty in managing their emotions, sometimes leading to outbursts. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for the teacher to help the student develop better emotional regulation skills?

Accepted Answer

C. Teaching and modeling self-calming techniques, problem-solving skills, and encouraging expression of feelings. — Effective emotional regulation strategies for adolescents involve teaching coping mechanisms like self-calming, problem-solving, and providing a safe space for them to express and understand their feelings without judgment. Simply ignoring emotions, immediately deferring to parents without providing support, or punishing outbursts are unhelpful and can be counterproductive to healthy emotional development.

Answer

A. Advising the student to simply 'tough it out' and ignore the feelings.

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B. Immediately contacting the parents to have them solve the problem.

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D. Punishing the student for emotional outbursts to discourage future occurrences.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #64