KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #787

Question 1

Elevated serum levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) are primarily indicative of damage to which organ?

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — ALT and AST are enzymes predominantly found in liver cells. Their elevation in the bloodstream signifies hepatocellular damage, as they leak out of injured cells. While AST can also be found in the heart, muscle, and kidneys, ALT is more specific to the liver, making their combined elevation a strong indicator of hepatic injury.

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A. Pancreas

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B. Brain

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D. Heart

Question 2

Mughal founder:‌​‍

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Babur — Babur (1526, Battle of Panipat).‌​‍

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Akbar

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Humayun

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Aurangzeb

Question 3

India approved a Special Economic Zone for its first:‌​‍

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Semiconductor fabrication plant — The SEZ for India's first semiconductor fab marks a major step toward domestic chip manufacturing under the India Semiconductor Mission.‌​‍

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Electric vehicle plant

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Solar panel factory

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AI research centre

Question 4

Which Indian Constitution provision came into effect from 26 November 1949?

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Citizenship — Citizenship provisions (Arts. 5–11) came into force on 26 Nov 1949; rest of the Constitution on 26 Jan 1950.

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Fundamental Rights

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Directive Principles

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Emergency Provisions

Question 5

Wildlife Protection Act:‌​‍

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1972 — Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.‌​‍

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1986

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1980

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2002

Question 6

A teacher notices that her students are highly engaged in a science project, spending extra hours in the lab, collaborating enthusiastically, and showing genuine curiosity, even without the promise of extra marks or rewards. This scenario primarily exemplifies which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation stems from internal factors such as genuine interest, enjoyment, and satisfaction derived from the activity itself. The students' deep engagement and curiosity without external incentives are clear indicators of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, conversely, relies on external rewards or pressures.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 7

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that force equals:‌​‍

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mass × acceleration — F = ma; net force = rate of change of momentum.‌​‍

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mass × velocity

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weight × time

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mass × displacement

Question 8

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education encompassing pre-school to higher secondary levels. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing free laptops and internet connectivity to all students in government schools. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates schemes like SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education with primary objectives of improving access, equity, quality, and promoting vocational education and inclusive education. While digital initiatives are part of SSK, providing free laptops and internet connectivity to *all* students is not a core primary objective or explicitly stated universal component of the scheme's main mandate, unlike the other options which are central to its design.

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A. Enhancing access to quality education from pre-school to higher secondary levels.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development for all students.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive education for all children, including those with special needs.

Question 9

Which amendment added a new fundamental duty under Article 51A providing every Indian to provide education to their children up to age 14?‌​‍

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86th — 86th Amendment (2002) added 51A(k) — duty to provide education to children 6-14.‌​‍

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83rd

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75th

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88th

Question 10

Absorption of most nutrients occurs in:‌​‍

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Small intestine (villi, microvilli) — Brush border. ‌​‍Surface area ~250 m². Large intestine: mainly water and vitamin K, B12 absorption.

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Mouth

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Large intestine

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Stomach

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #787