KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #670

Question 1

Thyroid gland regulates:‌​‍

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Metabolism — Thyroid produces thyroxine which regulates metabolism. ‌​‍Iodine deficiency causes goitre.

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Blood sugar

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Blood pressure

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Digestion

Question 2

Vitamin for blood clotting:‌​‍

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K — Vitamin K.‌​‍

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A

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C

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D

Question 3

'Seven Ages of Man' is a monologue delivered by which character?‌​‍

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Jaques — In As You Like It, Jaques delivers the 'All the world's a stage' speech.‌​‍

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Rosalind

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Macbeth

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Hamlet

Question 4

World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

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2 December — World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2 December.‌​‍

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22 January

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20 May

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5 March

Question 5

A teacher notices that students are struggling to grasp the concept of 'osmosis' during the 'Explain' phase of the 5E model. What should the teacher do next to address this gap in understanding?

Accepted Answer

B. Provide additional examples, analogies, or demonstrations to clarify the concept before proceeding. — The 'Explain' phase is where the teacher clarifies concepts, so addressing misconceptions with scaffolding (Option B) is appropriate. Options A and C avoid addressing the gap, while Option D delays instruction. Constructivism emphasizes timely feedback and support.

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A. Move on to the next topic to avoid wasting time.

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C. Assign a worksheet with multiple-choice questions on osmosis for independent practice.

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D. Ask students to research osmosis at home and submit a report the next day.

Question 6

The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed:‌​‍

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A united India with three groups (A, B, C) — Cabinet Mission proposed a loose federation with three groups but Muslim League rejected after initially accepting.‌​‍

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Partition into India and Pakistan

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Permanent British rule

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A monarchy

Question 7

Synonym of RESCIND:

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Cancel — Revoke.

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Confirm

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Approve

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Extend

Question 8

Ayyankali's struggles for the rights of the depressed classes were marked by direct action and unwavering determination. Which of the following best illustrates his strategic approach to challenging caste oppression and securing fundamental rights for the Pulaya community in early 20th century Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. Organizing the 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Protest) to assert the right to use public roads, challenging spatial segregation. — Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' was a strategic direct action where he publicly rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to lower castes. This audacious act directly challenged the deeply entrenched caste oppression and spatial segregation, asserting the fundamental right of movement and access to public spaces for the Pulaya community. While Kallumala Samaram targeted oppressive caste markers and SJPS was an organizational platform, the Villuvandi Samaram was a seminal moment that directly confronted caste discrimination at a fundamental level. Demanding representation was a political strategy

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A. Leading the 'Kallumala Samaram' (Stone Necklace Agitation) to protest against oppressive caste markers and demand social dignity.

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C. Founding the 'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' (SJPS) to advocate for the educational and social advancement of the marginalized.

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D. Demanding representation for the Pulaya community in the Sree Moolam Praja Sabha, Travancore's legislative assembly.

Question 9

Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in:‌​‍

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Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu) 1991 — Rajiv Gandhi killed by LTTE suicide bomber (Dhanu) at Sriperumbudur near Chennai on 21 May 1991.‌​‍

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Sri Lanka 1987

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Delhi 1989

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Kashmir 1993

Question 10

Kunwar Singh, the farmer-lord who famously cut off his own shot arm and threw it into the Ganga, belonged to:

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Jagdishpur, Ara (Bihar) — Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur in Ara (Bihar) fought the British in 1857 at an advanced age.

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Jhansi

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Gwalior

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Kanpur

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #670