KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #244

Question 1

A school is implementing a 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) policy for integrating ICT into classrooms. What is the most critical challenge to address from an educational equity perspective?

Accepted Answer

D. Bridging the digital divide to ensure all students have access to appropriate devices and internet. — The 'digital divide' refers to the gap between those who have access to information and communication technologies and those who don't. In a BYOD policy, ensuring equitable access to devices and internet for all students is paramount to prevent exacerbating existing inequalities and ensuring fair learning opportunities.

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A. Ensuring all devices have the latest operating system updates.

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B. Training teachers on how to use a variety of device types.

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C. Managing potential cybersecurity risks and data privacy.

Question 2

Kerala has how many Ramsar sites:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 — Vembanad, Ashtamudi, Sasthamkotta.‌​‍

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5

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2

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4

Question 3

The Muslim League was founded in 1906 at:

Accepted Answer

Dhaka — All-India Muslim League founded on 30 December 1906 at Dhaka (then East Bengal).

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Delhi

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Lahore

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Aligarh

Question 4

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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TVM

Question 5

Quit India resolution (1942):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bombay — Bombay (Gowalia Tank Maidan).‌​‍

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Calcutta

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Delhi

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Madras

Question 6

Malayalam classical status year:

Accepted Answer

2013 — Granted 2013.

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2015

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2010

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2020

Question 7

The primary functional group responsible for the proton pump inhibitory activity of omeprazole and related drugs is:

Accepted Answer

D. Sulfoxide group — Omeprazole is a prodrug, and the sulfoxide group is crucial for its activation. In acidic conditions, the sulfoxide is converted to a sulfenamide, which then covalently binds to the H+/K+-ATPase pump. While pyridine and benzimidazole rings are part of the overall structure, the sulfoxide is key to its mechanism.

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A. Sulfonyl group

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B. Pyridine ring

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C. Benzimidazole ring

Question 8

First War of Indian Independence began at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meerut — Meerut 10 May 1857.‌​‍

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Kanpur

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Delhi

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Barrackpore

Question 9

Panama Canal connects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atlantic and Pacific — Atlantic - Pacific Ocean.‌​‍

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Pacific and Indian

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Red and Med

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Atlantic and Indian

Question 10

The keto group C=O (between two carbons) is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Ketones — Ketones have C=O with two C attached (e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃).

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Aldehydes

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Alcohols

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Acids

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #244