KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #502

Question 1

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

British and Siraj-ud-Daulah — Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Bengal) at Plassey in 1757, establishing British power in India.‌​‍

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British and French

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British and Marathas

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British and Mughals

Question 2

Kerala Blasters football club:

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Kochi-based ISL — ISL team.

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Mumbai

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Bangalore

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Chennai

Question 3

A primary school teacher in a remote Kerala village observes that several students have varying learning styles, some with mild learning disabilities, and a few from tribal backgrounds. Which of the following best reflects the core principle of inclusive education in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Adapting the curriculum and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students within the regular classroom. — Inclusive education aims to provide quality education to all students, irrespective of their differences, within the same general education setting. This involves adapting teaching strategies and curriculum to accommodate diverse learning needs. Options A and D represent exclusionary practices, while B limits the scope of inclusion.

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A. Separating students with disabilities into special classes for focused instruction.

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B. Providing individualized education plans only for students formally diagnosed with disabilities.

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D. Encouraging parents of children with special needs to opt for specialized residential schools.

Question 4

India ranks _____ in the world by area.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7th — India is the 7th largest country by area (3.28 million sq km). ‌​‍The order: Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil, Australia, India.

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5th

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6th

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8th

Question 5

Plant hormone for cell division:‌​‍

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Cytokinin — Cytokinin promotes cell division.‌​‍

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Gibberellin

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Ethylene

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Auxin

Question 6

Mahavira born at:‌​‍

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Vaishali — Kundagrama near Vaishali, Bihar.‌​‍

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Lumbini

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Rajagriha

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Pataliputra

Question 7

For most orally administered medications, the primary site of absorption into the bloodstream is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Small Intestine — The small intestine possesses an extensive surface area, due to its villi and microvilli, making it the most efficient site for the absorption of the majority of orally administered drugs. Although some absorption can occur in the stomach, it is generally limited compared to the small intestine's capacity.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large Intestine

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D. Esophagus

Question 8

Self-financing colleges in Kerala:

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Managed by private — Private unaided colleges.

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Govt

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Co-op

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Unknown

Question 9

A newborn infant is assessed at 1 minute of life with the following: heart rate 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, body pink with blue extremities, and irregular respirations. What is the APGAR score?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (90 bpm = 1 point), Respiratory Effort (Irregular respirations = 1 point), Muscle Tone (Some flexion of extremities = 1 point), Reflex Irritability (Weak cry = 1 point), Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1 point). Adding these points gives a total score of 5.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 10

Idukki Dam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Idukki — double curvature arch dam on Periyar.‌​‍

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Earthen dam

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Gravity dam

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Rockfill

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #502