KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #413

Question 1

Aadujeevitham film 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blessy direction — Blessy — with Prithviraj.‌​‍

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Adoor

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Priyadarshan

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Shaji Karun

Question 2

When evaluating candidates for the National Teachers' Award, which of the following aspects is given paramount importance by the selection committee?

Accepted Answer

D. The innovative pedagogical practices implemented by the teacher that foster holistic development and critical thinking among students. — The National Teachers' Award primarily recognizes teachers who have significantly improved the quality of education through their innovative teaching methods and commitment. While other options might be desirable qualities, the paramount importance is placed on pedagogical innovation that promotes comprehensive student development, rather than solely administrative skills, service tenure, or examination results.

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A. The teacher's administrative efficiency in managing school resources.

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B. The number of years the teacher has served in remote or challenging areas.

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C. The teacher's ability to consistently secure excellent results in board examinations for their students.

Question 3

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a crucial component of intravenous fluids like normal saline. What is its primary physiological role that makes it essential for maintaining fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

B. Maintains osmotic pressure and extracellular fluid volume. — Sodium is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid, and chloride is its main accompanying anion. Together, they are critical for maintaining osmotic pressure, which in turn regulates the distribution of water between intracellular and extracellular compartments, thus maintaining extracellular fluid volume and blood pressure. The other options are not primary physiological roles of NaCl in fluid balance.

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A. Acts as a coenzyme for metabolic reactions.

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C. Directly regulates blood glucose levels.

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D. Functions as a potent antioxidant.

Question 4

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for initiating the process of blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury?

Accepted Answer

D. Platelets — Platelets (thrombocytes) are small, anucleated cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in hemostasis, the process of stopping bleeding. Upon injury, platelets aggregate at the site of damage and release factors that initiate the coagulation cascade, forming a blood clot. Red blood cells transport oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and plasma is the liquid matrix of blood.

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A. Red blood cells

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B. White blood cells

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C. Plasma

Question 5

The integrity and fluidity of cell membranes are vital for proper cellular function, including nutrient transport and signal transduction. Biochemically, which class of molecules forms the primary structural bilayer of these membranes?

Accepted Answer

D. Phospholipids — Phospholipids are the main components of cell membranes, forming a bilayer that provides structural integrity and regulates membrane fluidity. While proteins are embedded within the membrane and carbohydrates are on the outer surface, phospholipids constitute the fundamental barrier.

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A. Nucleic acids

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B. Carbohydrates

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C. Proteins

Question 6

Sabarimala SC Verdict (2018):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Allowed all women — All age women allowed; issue under review by larger bench.‌​‍

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Restricted

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Banned all

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No change

Question 7

Journalism's primary role:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inform, educate, scrutinise — 'fourth estate' role — Press freedom essential to democracy. ‌​‍India ranks poorly in World Press Freedom Index. Edmund Burke coined 'fourth estate'.

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KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #413