KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #943

Question 1

Mahavira died (attained Nirvana) at:

Accepted Answer

Pavapuri (c. 527 BCE) — Mahavira died at Pavapuri (Bihar) ~527 BCE. Pavapuri is major Jain pilgrimage site.

Answer

Kushinagar

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Sarnath

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Bodh Gaya

Question 2

Kerala's drinking water source primarily:

Accepted Answer

Surface water (rivers, reservoirs) — Mostly surface.

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Groundwater

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Desalination

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Rainwater

Question 3

Which of the following teacher actions is LEAST consistent with a constructivist approach to learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing direct answers to all student questions to ensure correctness. — A constructivist teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students to discover knowledge themselves rather than directly providing answers. Providing direct answers (B) bypasses the student's active construction of understanding, which is central to constructivism. Options A, C, and D all describe actions that promote student inquiry, collaboration, and active learning.

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A. Guiding students to formulate their own questions for investigation.

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C. Encouraging peer-to-peer discussion and debate on complex topics.

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D. Setting up opportunities for students to test their hypotheses through experimentation.

Question 4

Quit India movement was in the year:

Accepted Answer

1942 — Quit India launched on 8 August 1942.

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1941

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1924

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1932

Question 5

Atmosphere composition (dry):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

78% N, 21% O, 1% Ar+others — CO₂ ~420 ppm (rising). ‌​‍Water vapour variable (0-4%). Trace gases: neon, helium, methane, ozone.

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20% N

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90% O

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50% N, 50% O

Question 6

India's first Green Hydrogen Mission targets how much production by 2030?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 MMT — The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030.‌​‍

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3 MMT

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1 MMT

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10 MMT

Question 7

A manager is looking for an employee who can effectively navigate office politics, skillfully negotiate with clients, and quickly adapt to changing work environments and demands. Based on Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence would be most crucial for this role?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical intelligence — Practical intelligence, or contextual intelligence, is a key component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory. It refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select real-world environments, often involving common sense and 'street smarts.' Skills like navigating office politics, negotiating with clients, and adapting to changing work environments are prime examples of practical intelligence in action. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and creative intelligence on generating new ideas.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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B. Creative intelligence

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D. Abstract intelligence

Question 8

National emblem from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarnath — Ashoka's Sarnath Lion Capital.‌​‍

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Sanchi

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Bodh Gaya

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Amaravati

Question 9

Many antibiotics target bacterial ribosomes to inhibit protein synthesis, thereby killing the bacteria. This mechanism exploits the structural differences between bacterial and human ribosomes. Which of the following organelles in human cells is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

D. Ribosomes — Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis (translation) in both prokaryotic (bacteria) and eukaryotic (human) cells. While the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in processing and transporting proteins, the actual synthesis occurs on ribosomes, either free in the cytoplasm or attached to the ER. Mitochondria are for energy production, and the nucleus houses genetic material.

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A. Mitochondria

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B. Nucleus

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C. Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 10

SI unit of time is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Second — Second (s) is the SI unit of time.‌​‍

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Minute

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Hour

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Day

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #943