KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #754

Question 1

Mahila Samridhi Yojana was started in 1998 on the day of:‌​‍

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Gandhi Jayanti — MSY launched on 2 October 1993 (Gandhi Jayanti).‌​‍

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Republic Day

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Women's day

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Independence Day

Question 2

Cartel means:

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Agreement among oligopolistic firms to fix prices/output — Cartels (OPEC for oil) reduce competition, raise prices. Illegal in most countries (Competition Act 2002 in India).

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Competition

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Merger

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Subsidy

Question 3

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) is a widely used radioisotope in diagnostic imaging. What is its primary advantage for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. It has a short half-life and emits gamma rays suitable for external detection — Technetium-99m is ideal for diagnostic imaging due to its relatively short half-life (6 hours), which minimizes patient radiation exposure after the procedure. Crucially, it emits pure gamma rays, which can be easily detected by external gamma cameras and provide high-resolution images without significant tissue damage. Alpha particles are highly damaging and unsuitable for diagnostic imaging.

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A. It has a very long half-life, allowing for extended imaging

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B. It emits alpha particles, providing high tissue penetration

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D. It is inexpensive to produce in large quantities

Question 4

A history teacher wants to make a lesson on ancient civilizations more interactive and engaging, moving beyond traditional textbook discussions. Which combination of teaching aids and ICT tools would be most effective for achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating virtual reality (VR) tours of historical sites and interactive quizzes. — Virtual Reality (VR) tours offer immersive experiences, allowing students to 'visit' ancient sites and visualize historical contexts dynamically. Coupled with interactive quizzes, this approach significantly enhances engagement and provides a multi-sensory learning experience beyond passive observation, making the lesson highly interactive and memorable.

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A. Relying solely on a detailed map and a timeline chart.

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B. Using a documentary video and encouraging group discussions.

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D. Distributing photocopies of primary source documents for individual reading.

Question 5

A key emphasis of the NEP 2020 is promoting multidisciplinary education and flexibility for students. Which of the following mechanisms is explicitly proposed to facilitate this in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. The introduction of multiple entry and exit points in undergraduate courses. — The NEP 2020 introduces multiple entry and exit points, allowing students to leave a program with appropriate certification (e.g., certificate after 1 year, diploma after 2 years, degree after 3 years) and re-join later. This provides unprecedented flexibility, encouraging multidisciplinary studies without the fear of dropping out permanently. Options A, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's intent or not primary mechanisms for achieving this flexibility.

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A. Strict specialization in a single academic discipline from undergraduate level.

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C. Compulsory study of two foreign languages for all university students.

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D. Abolition of all private universities to ensure uniform standards.

Question 6

Concave lens image:‌​‍

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Virtual, erect, diminished — Always virtual, erect, smaller.‌​‍

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Real, magnified

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Real, inverted

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No image

Question 7

Plant movement in response to gravity is called:‌​‍

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Geotropism (gravitropism) — Roots show positive geotropism (grow towards gravity); shoots negative.‌​‍

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Phototropism

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Thigmotropism

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Hydrotropism

Question 8

CPR full form:‌​‍

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation — CPR.‌​‍

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Cardiac Respiration

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Cardiac Pulmonary Recovery

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Cardiac PR

Question 9

Osama Bin Laden was killed by US forces in:‌​‍

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2011 (Abbottabad, Pakistan) — Operation Neptune Spear: US Navy SEALs killed OBL in Abbottabad, Pakistan, 2 May 2011 under President Obama.‌​‍

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2003

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2001

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2014

Question 10

Subhas Chandra Bose allied with which WWII power?‌​‍

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Japan and Germany — Bose sought help from Japan and Germany. ‌​‍He formed the INA with Japanese support in Southeast Asia.

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Britain

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USA

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Russia

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #754