KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #176

Question 1

The part of the brain controlling involuntary actions (heartbeat, breathing) is the:

Accepted Answer

Medulla oblongata — Medulla (brainstem) controls cardiac, respiratory, and vasomotor functions.

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

Question 2

Plaster of Paris is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CaSO₄·½H₂O — Plaster of Paris = Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O). ‌​‍Used in casts and moulds.

Answer

CaCO₃

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Ca(OH)₂

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CaO

Question 3

A trainee teacher conducts a microteaching session on 'asking questions' but struggles with wait-time and student involvement. Which skill component should be prioritized for immediate improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Allowing 3–5 seconds of wait-time after posing a question — Wait-time (C) is a proven strategy to enhance student participation and critical thinking. While question complexity (A) and type (B) matter, foundational skills like wait-time must be mastered first. Reducing questions (D) is counterproductive.

Answer

A. Increasing the complexity of questions asked

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B. Using open-ended questions instead of yes/no questions

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D. Reducing the number of questions to avoid confusion

Question 4

She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' Indirect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will → would, tomorrow → the next day.‌​‍

Answer

She said she will come the next day

Answer

She said she would come tomorrow

Answer

She said she will come tomorrow

Question 5

Verghese Kurien is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

White Revolution — Dr. Verghese Kurien = Father of White Revolution (milk/dairy). Founded AMUL.‌​‍

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Green Revolution

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Blue Revolution

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IT Revolution

Question 6

The Right to Information (RTI) Act was pioneered by activism led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MKSS (Aruna Roy, Nikhil Dey) — Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (Rajasthan) drove RTI movement from 1990s. ‌​‍RTI Act passed 2005.

Answer

Anna Hazare

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Kiran Bedi

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Medha Patkar

Question 7

ISRO launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

16 August 2024 — EOS-08 was launched by SSLV-D3 from Sriharikota on 16 August 2024.‌​‍

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22 July 2024

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1 January 2024

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17 February 2024

Question 8

Competition Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2002 — 2002 — replaced MRTP.‌​‍

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2007

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2010

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2013

Question 9

Synonym of TURBID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muddy — Cloudy, muddy.‌​‍

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Clean

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Clear

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Pure

Question 10

The bond in N₂ molecule is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Triple bond — N≡N has a very strong triple bond (945 kJ/mol).‌​‍

Answer

Double bond

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Single bond

Answer

Ionic bond

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #176