KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #972

Question 1

Study of immune system:

Accepted Answer

Immunology — Immunology.

Answer

Haematology

Answer

Cardiology

Answer

Neurology

Question 2

Before beginning a new unit on the photosynthesis process, a biology teacher starts the lesson by discussing the general concept of how living organisms obtain energy and grow, relating it to students' existing knowledge of plant and animal life cycles. This instructional technique is an example of applying which of Ausubel's key concepts?

Accepted Answer

B. Advance organizers — Advance organizers are introductory statements or materials presented before new learning material to provide a conceptual framework and help students connect new information to their existing cognitive structures. This facilitates meaningful learning by making the new content more relatable and organized. Reciprocal teaching is a reading comprehension strategy, guided discovery relates to Bruner, and social constructivism is a broader theory.

Answer

A. Reciprocal teaching

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C. Guided discovery

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D. Social constructivism

Question 3

In light of Kerala's globally recognized Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission, which of the following best describes the primary objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To integrate local communities, protect the environment, and ensure economic benefits reach the grassroots level through tourism activities. — Kerala's Responsible Tourism Mission focuses on sustainable and inclusive tourism, ensuring that local communities, their culture, and the environment are protected while economic benefits are distributed equitably at the grassroots. It is not solely about luxury tourism or large-scale infrastructure without ecological consideration, nor about the privatization of assets.

Answer

A. To solely promote luxury tourism and attract high-net-worth visitors to the state.

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C. To privatize all government-owned tourism assets for increased efficiency and profit generation.

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D. To develop new large-scale tourism infrastructure projects without considering their ecological impact.

Question 4

UPI transactions 2024 (monthly peak):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15+ billion — Crossed 15+ billion transactions per month in 2024.‌​‍

Answer

10 billion

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5 billion

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20 billion

Question 5

Mica is mainly produced in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan is the leading producer of mica in India, particularly from the Bhilwara and Ajmer districts.

Answer

Bihar

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Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Jharkhand

Question 6

Rivers flowing east:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 (Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar).‌​‍

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

5

Question 7

Khadar vs Bhangar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Newer vs older alluvium — Khadar = new flood deposit; Bhangar = older.‌​‍

Answer

Seasonal

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River types

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Types of rock

Question 8

Which of the following digestive enzymes, primarily secreted by the pancreas, is responsible for the breakdown of fats (triglycerides) into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

C. Lipase — Pancreatic lipase is the primary enzyme responsible for the digestion of dietary fats (triglycerides) in the small intestine, breaking them down into absorbable fatty acids and monoglycerides. Amylase digests carbohydrates, pepsin digests proteins in the stomach, and trypsin digests proteins in the small intestine.

Answer

A. Amylase

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B. Pepsin

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D. Trypsin

Question 9

Oscar 2024 Best Picture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oppenheimer — Oppenheimer won Best Picture.‌​‍

Answer

Poor Things

Answer

Killers of the Flower Moon

Answer

Barbie

Question 10

First General Election turnout:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

45% — ~45% turnout.‌​‍

Answer

75%

Answer

60%

Answer

30%

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #972