KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #27

Question 1

Kerala Assembly 2021 winner:

Accepted Answer

LDF — LDF retained power.

Answer

UDF

Answer

BJP

Answer

None

Question 2

Study of handwriting:

Accepted Answer

Graphology — Graphology.

Answer

Calligraphy

Answer

Linguistics

Answer

Anthropology

Question 3

Total articles in Constitution (current):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

470 — ~470 articles currently (originally 395).‌​‍

Answer

395

Answer

448

Answer

500

Question 4

A primary school teacher wants to introduce the concept of 'parts of a plant' to her students, ensuring active participation and visual understanding. Which teaching aid would be most appropriate for this lesson, promoting direct observation and discussion?

Accepted Answer

C. A real plant brought into the classroom, along with labeled flashcards. — Bringing a real plant (Option C) allows for direct observation, tactile engagement, and hands-on learning, which is highly effective for primary students. Labeled flashcards further aid in vocabulary development. Textbook diagrams, videos, or posters (Options A, B, D) are useful but lack the direct, multi-sensory experience provided by a real specimen, reducing the potential for active participation and deeper understanding.

Answer

A. A detailed textbook diagram of a plant.

Answer

B. A pre-recorded video documentary on plant growth.

Answer

D. A set of laminated posters depicting various plant types.

Question 5

Ocean salinity highest in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Enclosed, high-evaporation seas (Red Sea, Mediterranean, Dead Sea) — Dead Sea ~340 ppt (most saline). ‌​‍World avg ~35 ppt. Salinity affects density and thermohaline circulation.

Answer

Indian Ocean

Answer

Antarctic

Answer

Arctic

Question 6

A 45-year-old daily wage laborer, identified as belonging to an economically weaker section, is diagnosed with a severe respiratory infection requiring hospitalization and specialized medication. Which of the following Kerala government health schemes would primarily ensure financial assistance for his treatment and medication costs at an empaneled hospital?

Accepted Answer

C. Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddhati (KASP) — Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddhati (KASP) is a comprehensive health insurance scheme that provides financial protection and covers hospitalization expenses, including medication costs, for eligible economically weaker sections in empaneled hospitals. Aardram Mission focuses on upgrading healthcare facilities, Vayomithram Project provides healthcare for the elderly, and Sukrutham Scheme specifically targets cancer treatment.

Answer

A. Aardram Mission

Answer

B. Vayomithram Project

Answer

D. Sukrutham Scheme

Question 7

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and alveoli in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveolar sacs — Alveolar sacs are the primary sites for gas exchange due to their thin walls and extensive capillary network. Bronchi and trachea are conducting airways, while bronchioles lead to alveoli but are not the primary exchange sites.

Answer

A. Bronchi

Answer

B. Bronchioles

Answer

D. Trachea

Question 8

Euler's number e:

Accepted Answer

~2.71828 — ~2.71828.

Answer

~3.14

Answer

~1.618

Answer

~1.414

Question 9

A school introduces a new reward system where students receive "star points" for participating in class discussions, which can be redeemed for small toys or snacks. While participation initially increases, some teachers worry that this system might have a negative long-term effect on student motivation. What is the most likely long-term concern?

Accepted Answer

B. Students may become less intrinsically motivated to participate once the external rewards are removed or lose their appeal. — Over-reliance on extrinsic rewards can sometimes undermine intrinsic motivation. When an activity that was once enjoyable for its own sake becomes associated with external rewards, individuals may lose interest in the activity itself once the rewards are no longer present.

Answer

A. Students will develop a stronger intrinsic interest in the subjects discussed.

Answer

C. It will primarily address students' self-actualization needs prematurely.

Answer

D. It will lead to increased collaborative learning among students.

Question 10

'Indelible' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannot be removed or forgotten — Indelible: impossible to erase; often used of ink or memories.‌​‍

Answer

Unclear

Answer

Invisible

Answer

Easily erased

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #27