KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #973

Question 1

Which statement about the Simon Commission is NOT true?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lathicharge led to the death of Bipin Chandra Pal — It was Lala Lajpat Rai, not Bipin Chandra Pal, who died after the Simon Commission lathicharge in October 1928.‌​‍

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Created in November 1927

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Simon Commission was an Indian Statutory Commission

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Indians protested because all members were Europeans

Question 2

Antonym of UNITE:‌​‍

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Divide — Unite ↔ divide.‌​‍

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Combine

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Connect

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Join

Question 3

The SI unit of electric current is:‌​‍

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Ampere — Ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current, named after French physicist André-Marie Ampère. ‌​‍Volt = potential difference, Watt = power, Ohm = resistance.

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Watt

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Volt

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Ohm

Question 4

Antonym of BARREN:‌​‍

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Fertile — Barren ↔ fertile.‌​‍

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Hollow

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Dry

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Empty

Question 5

In Bruner's theory of cognitive development, the 'spiral curriculum' is based on the principle that learning should be structured to revisit topics with increasing depth and complexity. Which of the following best describes this principle?

Accepted Answer

B. Topics are introduced in a spiral manner, revisited at higher levels. — The spiral curriculum involves revisiting foundational topics with increasing complexity and depth to reinforce and build upon prior knowledge. Linear processes (A) and rote memorization (C) are not central to Bruner's approach. Introducing abstract concepts to young children (D) is supported by Bruner's enactive-iconic-symbolic framework.

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A. Learning is a linear process with no repetition.

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C. Learning is best achieved through rote memorization of facts.

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D. Abstract concepts should never be introduced to young children.

Question 6

A clinical pathology report shows significantly elevated levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST). These findings primarily suggest damage to which organ?

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C. Liver — ALT and AST are enzymes predominantly found in liver cells. When liver cells are damaged, these enzymes leak into the bloodstream, leading to elevated levels. Therefore, significantly elevated ALT and AST are primary indicators of liver damage or disease. While AST can also be found in the heart and skeletal muscle, ALT is more specific to the liver.

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A. Kidneys

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B. Pancreas

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D. Heart

Question 7

'Father of Indian Constitution':‌​‍

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B.R. Ambedkar — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Patel

Question 8

Which soil type is best for cotton cultivation?

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Black (Regur) soil — Black soil (Regur or cotton soil) is ideal for cotton cultivation due to its moisture-retaining capacity.

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Alluvial soil

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Laterite soil

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Red soil

Question 9

Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter in the nervous system. In which part of the autonomic nervous system is acetylcholine the primary neurotransmitter released by postganglionic neurons at their target organs?

Accepted Answer

B. Parasympathetic nervous system — In the parasympathetic nervous system, acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter released by both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons at their target organs, mediating 'rest and digest' responses. In contrast, the sympathetic nervous system primarily uses norepinephrine at its postganglionic synapses (except for sweat glands). The somatic nervous system is voluntary and uses acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, while the central nervous system uses a wide array of neurotransmitters.

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A. Sympathetic nervous system

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C. Somatic nervous system

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D. Central nervous system

Question 10

Hershey-Chase experiment (1952):‌​‍

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Proved proteins are genetic material — ³²P labeled DNA; ³⁵S labeled protein. ‌​‍Only ³²P entered bacterial host — DNA transmits heredity.

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Proved DNA is genetic material (using T2 phage and ³⁵S/³²P labeling)

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Proved RNA

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No conclusion

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #973