KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #389

Question 1

SI unit of mass is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kilogram — Kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass.‌​‍

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Gram

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Pound

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Tonne

Question 2

Kerala Fisheries University:

Accepted Answer

2010 — KUFOS 2010, Panangad.

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2015

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2000

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2005

Question 3

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award in Kerala. Beyond recognizing individual literary merit, what is its broader impact on the educational and cultural sphere of the state?

Accepted Answer

C. It significantly contributes to enriching the Malayalam language, fostering a love for literature, and inspiring new generations of writers and readers. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram celebrates profound contributions to Malayalam literature. By honoring literary stalwarts, the award elevates the status of the language, encourages reading habits, and motivates aspiring writers and scholars, thus enriching the educational and cultural fabric of Kerala beyond specific translation or preservation efforts.

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A. It primarily funds the translation of Malayalam literary works into foreign languages.

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B. It encourages the preservation of ancient Malayalam manuscripts and folklore.

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D. It provides scholarships specifically for students pursuing higher education in linguistics.

Question 4

A teacher observes that a significant number of students in her 8th-grade science class are struggling to grasp abstract concepts like 'photosynthesis' despite using standard teaching methods. She decides to initiate an action research project. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes her approach from a purely academic research study?

Accepted Answer

C. It focuses on improving her own specific teaching practice and student learning outcomes within her classroom. — Action research is primarily driven by the practitioner's desire to improve their own specific practice and address immediate problems within their unique educational context. Unlike academic research, it does not primarily aim for universal theories, rely on external researchers, or prioritize journal publication over practical improvement.

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A. It seeks to develop generalizable theories about teaching abstract concepts.

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B. It involves external experts to ensure objective data analysis.

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D. It prioritizes the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Question 5

Election Commission of India is a body consisting of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three members including CEC — ECI: CEC + 2 Election Commissioners (current strength 3).‌​‍

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Two members including CEC

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Four members including CEC

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Five members including CEC

Question 6

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).

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5 acres

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10 acres

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15 acres

Question 7

Public Accounts Committee chair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Opposition MP — Convention: Opposition member.‌​‍

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Ruling party MP

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President

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Speaker

Question 8

What is Pulluvan Paattu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Serpent worship songs — Serpent songs.‌​‍

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Folk

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Royal

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Religious

Question 9

One word: Poem mourning death:

Accepted Answer

Elegy — Elegy.

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Ode

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Lyric

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Ballad

Question 10

Which of the following physiological systems, primarily initiated and regulated by the kidneys, is most crucial for the long-term maintenance of arterial blood pressure and fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

C. The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS), influencing vasoconstriction and sodium reabsorption. — The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) is initiated by the kidneys releasing renin in response to decreased blood pressure or volume. This cascade leads to the production of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, and the secretion of aldosterone, which promotes sodium and water reabsorption, thereby directly impacting long-term blood pressure and fluid balance. Options A and D represent short-term neural regulatory mechanisms, while option B, ADH, primarily regulates water reabsorption and is not primarily initiated by the kidneys for comprehensive long-term blood pressure regulati

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A. The baroreceptor reflex, by sensing changes in arterial stretch.

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B. The secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary.

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D. The sympathetic nervous system, by altering cardiac output and peripheral resistance.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #389