KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #959

Question 1

Critical pressure is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Minimum pressure to liquefy at T_c — At critical point, gas and liquid become indistinguishable. ‌​‍For CO₂: T_c=31°C, P_c=73 atm.

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Zero

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Atmospheric

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Maximum always

Question 2

The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harihara I and Bukka I (Sangama brothers) — Under the guidance of saint Vidyaranya, the brothers founded Vijayanagara on the south bank of the Tungabhadra (modern Hampi, Karnataka).‌​‍

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Venkatapati Raya

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Rama Raya

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Krishnadeva Raya

Question 3

I ___ never ___ to Japan.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have, been — Experience up to now = Present Perfect: 'I have never been to Japan.'‌​‍

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had, been

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did, go

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am, going

Question 4

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 5

A trainee teacher is about to begin a microteaching session on the topic 'The Water Cycle'. To effectively demonstrate the 'Introduction Skill', which of the following actions should the teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Start by asking students, 'Where does the rain come from?' and then link their responses to the topic. — The 'Introduction Skill' aims to gain students' attention, link new content to prior knowledge, and set the context for the lesson. Option B effectively engages students by connecting to their everyday experience and prior knowledge, making the introduction meaningful. Options A, C, and D are less engaging or do not fully utilize the components of an effective introduction skill.

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A. Write the title 'The Water Cycle' on the blackboard and ask students to define it.

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C. Distribute a pre-printed diagram of the water cycle and instruct students to label it.

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D. Directly state the learning objectives for the session without any preliminary engagement.

Question 6

The Quit India Movement / August Kranti was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 August 1942 (Gowalia Tank, Bombay) — Gandhi's 'Do or Die'. ‌​‍Entire Congress leadership arrested next day. Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted flag at Gowalia Tank. ‌​‍Parallel governments at Satara, Tamluk, Ballia.

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26 January 1930

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13 April 1919

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15 August 1945

Question 7

Photosynthesis in plants occurs in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast — Chloroplast — contains chlorophyll.‌​‍

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

Question 8

Which is the biggest soil museum in the world?

Accepted Answer

Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram — India's first/largest Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Chennai

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Nagpur

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Ernakulam

Question 9

An adolescent girl experiencing her first menstrual cycle may exhibit which of the following emotional responses due to the surge of estrogen and cultural expectations?

Accepted Answer

B. Anxiety and fear about the implications of womanhood — The correct answer is B because the onset of menstruation can be a significant life event for an adolescent girl, often accompanied by mixed emotions including anxiety and fear about the implications of womanhood, such as increased responsibility and societal expectations. Option A might be true for some but is less common as the initial reaction. Option C underestimates the significance of the event, and Option D is not a typical immediate response.

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A. Excitement and eagerness to share the news with friends

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C. Indifference, as if it's just a normal bodily function

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D. Immediate desire to start a family

Question 10

Russia-Ukraine war 3rd anniversary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2025 — Feb 2025.‌​‍

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Feb 2023

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Feb 2026

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Feb 2024

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #959