KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #652

Question 1

Deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) can significantly impair the activity of which crucial enzyme complex involved in the oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate?

Accepted Answer

B. Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex — Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), derived from Vitamin B1, is an essential coenzyme for the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC). PDC catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA, a critical link between glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. Impaired PDC activity leads to reduced ATP production and lactate accumulation, characteristic of thiamine deficiency.

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A. Lactate dehydrogenase

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C. Succinate dehydrogenase

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D. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Question 2

Tipu Sultan was killed during the:

Accepted Answer

Fourth Anglo-Mysore War — Tipu Sultan died fighting the British at the Siege of Srirangapatnam on 4 May 1799.

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First Anglo-Mysore War

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Second Anglo-Mysore War

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Third Anglo-Mysore War

Question 3

Kerala state fish:

Accepted Answer

Karimeen (Pearl spot) — Pearl spot (Etroplus suratensis).

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Sardine

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Mackerel

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Tilapia

Question 4

Mountbatten Plan also called:

Accepted Answer

June 3 Plan — 3 June 1947 Plan.

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Wavell Plan

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Cabinet Mission

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Cripps

Question 5

Consider the approaches to language learning. A key difference between the Audio-lingual Method (ALM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is how they view and address errors made by learners. Which statement accurately reflects this distinction?

Accepted Answer

B. ALM considers errors as 'bad habits' to be immediately corrected to ensure accuracy, whereas CLT views errors as learning opportunities and tolerates them if they don't impede communication. — The Audio-lingual Method is behaviorist, viewing errors as ingrained 'bad habits' that must be corrected immediately and systematically. In contrast, CLT prioritizes fluency and meaningful communication, so errors are tolerated as part of the natural learning process, provided they do not hinder understanding. Immediate correction is less emphasized in CLT unless it impedes communication.

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A. ALM views errors as a natural part of the learning process and focuses on meaning over form, while CLT prioritizes immediate correction to prevent bad habits.

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C. Both methods advocate for learners to self-correct independently without any teacher intervention.

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D. Both ALM and CLT primarily use explicit grammar rules to prevent errors from occurring.

Question 6

Navratnas of Chandragupta II include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalidasa — Kalidasa was in CG II's court. Birbal/Tansen in Akbar's.‌​‍

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Birbal

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Todar Mal

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Tansen

Question 7

Padma Awards announced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 January (Republic Day eve) — Padma Awards announced on 25 January (Republic Day eve) each year.‌​‍

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26 January

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15 August

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2 October

Question 8

Thomas Roe gift to Jahangir:‌​‍

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English goods — English goods, portrait of King James.‌​‍

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Dog

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Miniatures

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Sword

Question 9

Which supplement is now a new treatment for diarrhoea given along with ORS?

Accepted Answer

Zinc — WHO/UNICEF recommend zinc supplementation with ORS to reduce diarrhoea duration and severity.

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Calcium

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Phosphorus

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Lithium

Question 10

Arrhenius acid is a substance that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gives H⁺ in water — Bronsted-Lowry: proton donor/acceptor. Lewis: electron pair acceptor/donor.‌​‍

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Donates electron pair

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Gives OH⁻

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Accepts proton

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #652