KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #371

Question 1

A group of teachers is preparing to update the curriculum for a specific subject in high schools and requires guidelines on pedagogical approaches and syllabus framing. Which autonomous body within the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for curriculum development, research, and teacher education programs for school education?

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, educational research, and teacher training programs for school education in Kerala. The DGE focuses on overall administration, KITE on IT infrastructure, and KSHEC on higher education.

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B. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 2

Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by which countries?‌​‍

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China, Myanmar, and Bhutan — Arunachal Pradesh borders China (Tibet), Myanmar, and Bhutan.‌​‍

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China and Myanmar

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China and Bhutan

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Only China

Question 3

A laboratory technician is performing a preliminary test for the presence of alkaloids in a plant extract. Which of the following reagents, commonly known as Mayer's reagent, would be used to detect alkaloids by forming a cream-colored precipitate?

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C. Potassium Mercuric Iodide — Mayer's reagent is chemically known as potassium mercuric iodide and is widely used to precipitate alkaloids as cream-colored complexes. Wagner's reagent (iodine in potassium iodide) produces a reddish-brown precipitate, while Hager's and Scheibler's reagents also precipitate alkaloids but are distinct from Mayer's reagent.

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A. Iodine in Potassium Iodide (Wagner's reagent)

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B. Picric acid (Hager's reagent)

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D. Phosphotungstic acid (Scheibler's reagent)

Question 4

The leaders of the 1921 Malabar Rebellion included:‌​‍

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Ali Musliyar, Variyankunnath Kunjahammed Haji, M.P. Narayana Menon — Malabar Rebellion leaders: Ali Musliyar, Variyankunnath Kunjahammed Haji, M.P. ‌​‍Narayana Menon.

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T.K. Madhavan, Kelappan, Gandhi

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Pazhassi Raja and Velu Thampi

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Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyankali

Question 5

Bone marrow function:

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Makes blood cells — Haematopoiesis.

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Makes hormones

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Only support

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Filter blood

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes a key characteristic of intrinsic motivation in a learning context?

Accepted Answer

C. It involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction and enjoyment. — Intrinsic motivation is defined by the internal desire to perform an activity for its own sake, deriving satisfaction from the process itself. Options A, B, and D describe characteristics of extrinsic motivation, where the drive comes from external factors or consequences rather than internal enjoyment or satisfaction from the activity itself.

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A. It relies on external rewards like grades or prizes.

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B. It diminishes once the external reward is removed.

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D. It is primarily driven by avoiding punishment or negative consequences.

Question 7

Palk Strait separates India from:

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Sri Lanka — Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka.

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Myanmar

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Maldives

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Bangladesh

Question 8

Modern democracies mostly operate under Weber's:‌​‍

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Rational-legal authority — Constitutional democracies derive authority from codified laws, impersonal rules, and administrative procedure — Weber's rational-legal ideal.‌​‍

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Traditional

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Charismatic

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Theocratic

Question 9

NSA office under:‌​‍

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PMO — Prime Minister's Office.‌​‍

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Home

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MEA

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Defence

Question 10

Which functional group is characteristic of the phenothiazine antipsychotics, such as Chlorpromazine?

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A. A tricyclic ring system containing sulfur and nitrogen, with a side chain attached to nitrogen. — Phenothiazine antipsychotics are characterized by a tricyclic ring system with a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom in the central ring, and a basic aminoalkyl side chain attached to the nitrogen. This specific structure is crucial for their antipsychotic activity. Benzodiazepines are anxiolytics, beta-lactams are antibiotics, and purine derivatives are stimulants/diuretics, all having distinct chemical structures.

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B. A benzodiazepine ring system with a halogen substituent.

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C. A four-membered beta-lactam ring fused to a thiazolidine ring.

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D. A purine derivative with a methylxanthine structure.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #371