KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #289

Question 1

Hyderabad was integrated with India through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Operation Polo (police action, 1948) — Operation Polo (13–18 Sept 1948) ended the Nizam's refusal and integrated Hyderabad.‌​‍

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UN mediation

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Instrument of Accession

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Referendum

Question 2

Mr. Rajesh, a high school English teacher, notices a persistent issue where students struggle to write coherent essays despite receiving instruction on essay structure. If he decides to use action research to address this, what would be the most appropriate *initial* step?

Accepted Answer

B. Formulate a clear research question and collect preliminary data to understand the root causes of the struggle. — The initial step in action research is to clearly define the problem, often by formulating a specific research question, and then to gather preliminary data to understand its specific manifestations and potential causes within the classroom context. Implementing solutions immediately (A) without proper planning or data collection is not an action research approach. Options C and D do not align with the practitioner-led, context-specific nature of action research.

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A. Immediately implement a new essay writing software for all students.

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C. Request a transfer to a different grade level to avoid the problem.

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D. Consult a university professor to conduct a large-scale study on essay writing difficulties.

Question 3

The oxygen-carrying pigment in human muscles is:

Accepted Answer

Myoglobin — Myoglobin stores oxygen in muscle tissue; higher in diving mammals.

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Haemoglobin

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Chlorophyll

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Melanin

Question 4

Kerala's NSS (sample survey) for:

Accepted Answer

Household data — Comprehensive household survey basis.

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Population only

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Labour only

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Unemployment only

Question 5

Van der Waals equation corrects ideal gas law for:‌​‍

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Intermolecular forces and finite molecular volume — (P + a/V²)(V - b) = RT. 'a' for attraction, 'b' for volume.‌​‍

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Volume only

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Temperature

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Pressure of light

Question 6

Defence corridor under Atmanirbhar Bharat is in:‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu and UP — Two defence industrial corridors were established in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.‌​‍

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Karnataka and Maharashtra

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Gujarat and Rajasthan

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Telangana and MP

Question 7

The Western Ghats is recognized as one of the world's eight "hottest" biodiversity hotspots. Which combination of characteristics primarily justifies this designation?

Accepted Answer

B. High degree of endemism in plant and vertebrate species, coupled with significant habitat loss. — A biodiversity hotspot is defined by two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics (i.e., found nowhere else on Earth) and it must have lost at least 70% of its primary native vegetation. The Western Ghats fulfills both these criteria, boasting exceptional levels of endemism in both flora and fauna, alongside extensive habitat degradation. While other options describe important aspects of the Western Ghats, they are either consequences of its biodiversity, ecological services, or not the primary defining criteria for its designation as a biodiversit

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A. Presence of numerous large mammal species and its role as a significant carbon sink.

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C. Extensive network of protected areas and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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D. Unique geological formations and its importance for regulating monsoon patterns.

Question 8

A 16-year-old boy has started spending significantly more time with his friends, often preferring their company over family outings, and sometimes adopts their opinions and styles even if they conflict with parental views. This shift in social focus primarily reflects which aspect of adolescent social development?

Accepted Answer

C. Importance of peer group and independence from family — Adolescence is a period marked by a growing importance of peer relationships and a natural drive for independence from parents, as individuals seek to establish their own identity and social sphere outside the family unit. Egocentrism is more prominent in early childhood, and increased parental guidance is not the primary driver of this specific behavior.

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A. Development of egocentrism

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B. Increased need for parental guidance

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D. Regression to earlier social stages

Question 9

RBI established:‌​‍

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1935 — 1 April 1935.‌​‍

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1930

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1947

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1949

Question 10

Delhi Sultanate founded by:

Accepted Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak — Qutbuddin Aibak founded Mamluk (Slave) dynasty, 1206.

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Iltutmish

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Balban

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Alauddin

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #289