KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #936

Question 1

The colour of light with the longest wavelength is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red — Red has the longest wavelength in visible spectrum. ‌​‍Violet has the shortest. (VIBGYOR order).

Answer

Violet

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Blue

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Green

Question 2

Largest vein:

Accepted Answer

Vena cava — Vena cava.

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Aorta

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Pulmonary

Answer

Jugular

Question 3

Many B vitamins function as essential coenzymes in various metabolic pathways. Which of the following B vitamins is a crucial component of coenzyme A (CoA), important for fatty acid metabolism and the Krebs cycle?

Accepted Answer

D. Pantothenic Acid (B5) — Pantothenic acid, also known as Vitamin B5, is a fundamental component of coenzyme A (CoA). CoA is an essential coenzyme involved in numerous metabolic reactions, including the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and is a key molecule in the Krebs cycle for energy production.

Answer

A. Thiamine (B1)

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B. Riboflavin (B2)

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C. Niacin (B3)

Question 4

Buddha born at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lumbini — Lumbini, Nepal.‌​‍

Answer

Bodh Gaya

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Sarnath

Answer

Kushinagar

Question 5

Can the Attorney General defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the permission of the Government — The Attorney General should not defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without the permission of the Government.

Answer

Yes, without any restrictions

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No, never

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No, only in certain cases

Question 6

Financial Emergency can be continued for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indefinite — Article 360 — Once approved by Parliament, financial emergency continues indefinitely until revoked.‌​‍

Answer

2 months

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One year

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6 months

Question 7

Who established the first printing press in Europe in the 15th century?

Accepted Answer

Johannes Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg set up the first movable-type press at Mainz (~1440).

Answer

William Caxton

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Aldus Manutius

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Nicolas Jenson

Question 8

A language teacher wants to develop her students' communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to understand different viewpoints. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these objectives in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging students to write and perform short dramatic skits. — Dramatic skits and role-playing directly involve students in active communication, requiring them to articulate ideas and interact. This fosters critical thinking by demanding quick responses and understanding diverse character perspectives, thereby enhancing empathy and overall communication skills more effectively than passive analysis, summarization, or rote memorization.

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A. Engaging students in extensive analysis of classical epic poems.

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C. Assigning individual tasks of summarizing lengthy non-fiction articles.

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D. Instructing students to meticulously copy and memorize literary prose passages.

Question 9

Bhagat Singh was convicted to death in ___ case.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lahore Conspiracy — Lahore Conspiracy Case — Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev sentenced to death.‌​‍

Answer

Saunders Murder

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Meerut Conspiracy

Answer

Central Legislative Assembly Bomb Throwing

Question 10

Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' language:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Middle English — ~1387-1400. ‌​‍Pilgrims' tales on way to Canterbury. Father of English poetry. ‌​‍Old English: Beowulf.

Answer

Latin

Answer

Old English

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Modern English

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #936