KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #726

Question 1

Synonym of INCONGRUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Out of place — Not in harmony.‌​‍

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Consistent

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Matching

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Uniform

Question 2

Kalam's major contribution to Indian defence was in:

Accepted Answer

Missiles (Agni, Prithvi) — Kalam spearheaded development of indigenous missile technology — hence 'Missile Man'.

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Submarines

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Fighter jets

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Tanks

Question 3

Roasting is done for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulfide ores (in excess air to convert to oxide) — ZnS → ZnO. ‌​‍Calcination for carbonate/hydroxide ores in absence of air. Smelting involves reduction (often by coke).

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Nitrate

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Oxide ores

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Carbonate

Question 4

Glucose absorbed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small intestine — Small intestine villi.‌​‍

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Stomach

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Mouth

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Large intestine

Question 5

FIFA World Cup 2022 was won by:‌​‍

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Argentina — Argentina won FIFA 2022 in Qatar, defeating France in the final. ‌​‍Lionel Messi was Player of the Tournament.

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Brazil

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France

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Germany

Question 6

A literature teacher aims to enhance students' empathy, communication skills, and understanding of diverse perspectives within the classroom. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these specific learning objectives through active engagement?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging in dramatic role-play and script interpretation — Dramatic role-play allows students to embody characters, fostering empathy by experiencing situations from different perspectives. It also directly improves communication skills through dialogue and interaction, making it ideal for the stated objectives. The other options, while valuable, do not address all three objectives as effectively through active, embodied engagement.

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A. Analyzing classical poetry for thematic elements

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C. Writing reflective journal entries on personal experiences

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D. Debating contemporary novels on social issues

Question 7

'Clash of Civilisations' thesis (1993) by Samuel Huntington argued:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Post-Cold War conflicts will be civilisational (Islamic, Sinic, Western, etc.) — Huntington's thesis controversial but influential. ‌​‍Cited in discussions of 9/11, ISIS, US-China rivalry.

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Global government

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World peace

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Economic unity

Question 8

The Italian historians who classified history into Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods were:‌​‍

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Flavio Biondo and Leonardo Bruni — Biondo and Bruni introduced the three-period classification during the Renaissance.‌​‍

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Dante and Petrarch

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Erasmus and More

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Machiavelli and Boccaccio

Question 9

COVID-19 vaccines in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three and more — Covaxin, Covishield, Sputnik V, Corbevax, etc.‌​‍

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Covaxin, Covishield

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Only Covaxin

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Sputnik also

Question 10

Jaundice affects which organ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liver — Jaundice = excess bilirubin in blood due to liver malfunction. ‌​‍Causes yellow skin/eyes.

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Heart

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Lungs

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Kidneys

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #726