KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1024

Question 1

A new solid oral dosage form is highly hygroscopic and susceptible to degradation in the presence of moisture. Which type of primary packaging material would be most effective in protecting this product from atmospheric moisture?

Accepted Answer

C. Aluminum foil blister packs — Aluminum foil provides an excellent, nearly impermeable barrier to moisture and gases, making it the most effective choice for protecting highly hygroscopic drugs. HDPE offers good moisture protection but is not as absolute as aluminum. PVC has poor moisture barrier properties, and LDPE offers even less protection than HDPE.

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A. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles

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B. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blister packs

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D. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags

Question 2

The chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution was:

Accepted Answer

B. R. Ambedkar — Law Minister in first cabinet; led 7-member committee. Called 'Father/Architect of the Constitution'. Constitutional adviser was B.N. Rau.

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Nehru

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Rajendra Prasad

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Patel

Question 3

Before introducing a complex topic on photosynthesis, a biology lecturer starts the class by providing a general overview of energy transformation in living organisms and its importance. This instructional strategy is best described as an application of:

Accepted Answer

C. Advance organizers — David Ausubel proposed advance organizers as a tool to help learners meaningfully link new information to existing knowledge by providing a conceptual framework before the main lesson. The lecturer's general overview serves as an expository advance organizer, facilitating meaningful reception learning. This is distinct from inductive reasoning, rote learning, or the broader constructivist approach.

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A. Inductive reasoning

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B. Rote learning

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D. Constructivist approach

Question 4

Hydrogen bonding occurs when H is bonded to which highly electronegative atoms?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

F, O, N — H bonded to F/O/N shows strong H-bonding (explains water's high b.p.).‌​‍

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C, Si, P

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Cl, Br, I

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Na, K, Mg

Question 5

Synonym of XENOPHOBIA:

Accepted Answer

Fear of foreigners — Fear of foreigners.

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Love of strangers

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Fear of heights

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Love of home

Question 6

Who was the Chief Guest at India's first Republic Day parade (1950)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sukarno (Indonesian President) — President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first Chief Guest (26 January 1950).‌​‍

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Joseph Stalin (USSR President)

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Harry S. Truman (US President)

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Vincent Auriol (French President)

Question 7

Appointments Committee of Cabinet:

Accepted Answer

PM + Home Minister — PM + Home Minister.

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PM only

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All Cabinet

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Just HM

Question 8

During respiration, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the blood occurs primarily through which process?

Accepted Answer

C. Simple diffusion — The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the lungs and at the tissue level occurs via simple diffusion. Gases move passively from an area of higher partial pressure to an area of lower partial pressure across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Active transport requires energy, facilitated diffusion involves carrier proteins, and osmosis is specific to water movement.

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A. Facilitated diffusion

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B. Osmosis

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D. Active transport

Question 9

The Spices Board of India is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — The Spices Board of India is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kottayam

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Kozhikode

Question 10

Infinitive:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

to + V1 — To swim, to write. Can be noun, adjective, or adverb.‌​‍

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V + s

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V + ed

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V + ing

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1024