KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #526

Question 1

Kerala gold smuggling case:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — 2020 UAE consulate case.‌​‍

Answer

2018

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2019

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2022

Question 2

Heaviest planet:

Accepted Answer

Jupiter — Jupiter.

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Saturn

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Neptune

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Earth

Question 3

Pascal's law applies to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Enclosed fluid at rest — pressure applied is transmitted equally in all directions — Basis of hydraulic press, brakes. Gain in force = ratio of areas.‌​‍

Answer

Only gases

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Solids

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Moving fluids

Question 4

Coir industry in Kerala is centred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha is the hub of Kerala's coir (coconut fibre) industry.‌​‍

Answer

Kottayam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 5

What does geology, as a science, study?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Earth's composition, structure, processes, and history — James Hutton — father of modern geology (1788, 'Theory of the Earth'). ‌​‍Uniformitarianism — present is key to past.

Answer

Only minerals

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Only rocks

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Weather

Question 6

Symbol of Gold:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Au — Au (Latin: Aurum). Ag = Silver.‌​‍

Answer

Go

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Gd

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Ag

Question 7

The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by whom in its later stage when Gandhiji visited?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

George Joseph — George Joseph took over leadership when Gandhi visited March 1925.‌​‍

Answer

K. Kelappan

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T.K. Madhavan

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K.P. Kesava Menon

Question 8

Antonym of VICTORY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Defeat — Victory ↔ defeat.‌​‍

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Triumph

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Success

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Win

Question 9

Which of the following enzymes is considered the primary rate-limiting and regulatory step in the glycolysis pathway?

Accepted Answer

B. Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) — Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) is the most important regulatory enzyme in glycolysis. It catalyzes the irreversible committed step of converting fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate. Hexokinase and Pyruvate kinase also catalyze irreversible steps but PFK-1 is the key control point.

Answer

A. Hexokinase

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C. Pyruvate kinase

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D. Glucose-6-phosphatase

Question 10

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate feedback strategy in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. Offering feedback in a group setting with peers sharing their observations — Microteaching emphasizes collaborative learning, where peers observe and provide constructive feedback in a group setting. This enhances learning through multiple perspectives and immediate discussion.

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A. Providing feedback only to the teacher after the session

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C. Giving feedback exclusively in written form to avoid embarrassment

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D. Delaying feedback until the next day to allow reflection

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #526