KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #141

Question 1

If it rains, I ___ at home.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will stay — Type 1 conditional: If + present → will + V1.‌​‍

Answer

stay

Answer

would stay

Answer

stayed

Question 2

'Neither Ram ___ Shyam came':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

nor — Neither...nor (correlative).‌​‍

Answer

and

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or

Answer

but

Question 3

Hepatic portal vein carries blood from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Digestive organs to liver — Unique system between two capillary beds. ‌​‍Nutrients processed by liver before reaching systemic circulation.

Answer

Kidney to heart

Answer

Liver to heart

Answer

Lungs to heart

Question 4

One-word substitute: 'a person who can speak many languages':

Accepted Answer

polyglot — A polyglot speaks multiple languages.

Answer

lexicographer

Answer

linguist

Answer

glutton

Question 5

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is cleaner because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Less SPM, SO₂ and CO than petrol/diesel; mostly methane — Delhi buses converted post-Supreme Court 1998 order. ‌​‍Lower particulates; still has CO₂ and NOx.

Answer

Heavier

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Liquid

Answer

No emissions

Question 6

Economic liberalisation in India was initiated in 1991 by which Finance Minister?

Accepted Answer

Manmohan Singh — Manmohan Singh, as FM under PM Narasimha Rao, unveiled the 1991 New Economic Policy — LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation).

Answer

Pranab Mukherjee

Answer

P. Chidambaram

Answer

Yashwant Sinha

Question 7

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.‌​‍

Answer

stopped

Answer

stopping

Answer

stop

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the 5E learning model is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. The phases of the model are rigidly sequential and must never be revisited or adjusted. — While the 5E model provides a logical sequence for instruction, its phases are not rigidly linear. Teachers can loop back to previous phases, adjust the sequence, or integrate elements from different phases as needed based on student understanding and learning outcomes. Options A, C, and D are all accurate descriptions of the 5E model's characteristics and benefits, reflecting its constructivist foundation.

Answer

A. It promotes a learner-centered approach, encouraging active participation.

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C. It is designed to help students construct their own understanding of concepts.

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D. It encourages collaborative learning and critical thinking through inquiry-based activities.

Question 9

Indian IT exports target:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

350+ billion — NASSCOM forecast.‌​‍

Answer

100

Answer

500

Answer

200

Question 10

The Simla Conference (1945) was held by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Wavell — Lord Wavell convened the Simla Conference to discuss formation of an interim government. ‌​‍It failed due to Jinnah's demands.

Answer

Lord Linlithgow

Answer

Lord Mountbatten

Answer

Clement Attlee

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #141