KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1010

Question 1

What is the most critical public health concern associated with the improper disposal of hospital biomedical waste?

Accepted Answer

B. Potential for the spread of infectious diseases — Improper disposal of biomedical waste, which often contains pathogenic microorganisms and sharps, presents a significant risk for the transmission of infectious diseases to healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the community. While other options are also negative consequences, disease spread is the most direct and severe public health threat.

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A. Environmental pollution affecting aesthetics

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C. Increased cost of waste management

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D. Attraction of pests like rodents and insects

Question 2

Green Revolution father (India):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

M.S. Swaminathan — M.S. Swaminathan.‌​‍

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Borlaug

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Kurien

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C. Subramaniam

Question 3

'To be or not to be' is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hamlet — Act 3, Scene 1. ‌​‍Hamlet's soliloquy on existence and death. One of the most famous lines in English literature.

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Romeo and Juliet

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King Lear

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Macbeth

Question 4

Following the 'Feedback' session in a microteaching cycle, what is the immediate next step a trainee teacher should undertake to improve their performance?

Accepted Answer

B. Analyze the feedback received and modify the lesson plan. — After receiving feedback on the 'Teach' session, the crucial next step in the microteaching cycle is 'Re-plan'. This involves analyzing the feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and making necessary modifications to the lesson plan before proceeding to 'Re-teach'. Self-assessment is part of the analysis but 'Re-plan' is the distinct action.

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A. Re-teach the lesson to a different group of students.

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C. Observe another teacher demonstrating the same skill.

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D. Conduct a self-assessment of the previous teaching session.

Question 5

SAARC HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu — Kathmandu, Nepal (founded 1985).‌​‍

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Delhi

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Colombo

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Dhaka

Question 6

The Fundamental Duties are enshrined in which Part of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part IVA — Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A), added by the 42nd Amendment (1976). ‌​‍Originally 10 duties; 11th duty (education of children) added by 86th Amendment (2002).

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Part III

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Part IV

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Part V

Question 7

Jahangir's wife Mehrunnisa's title:

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan — Light of the World.

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Mumtaz Mahal

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Mariam Zamani

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Hamida

Question 8

Junagadh (Gujarat) was integrated through a:

Accepted Answer

Plebiscite/Referendum (1948) — Junagadh's nawab acceded to Pakistan; India held a plebiscite favouring India in 1948.

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War

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Diplomacy only

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UN order

Question 9

Bicameral states in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 6: UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, Telangana.‌​‍

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4

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5

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8

Question 10

Number of teeth in adults:

Accepted Answer

32 — 32 permanent teeth.

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28

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30

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34

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1010