KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #33

Question 1

The distance between two adjacent troughs (or two adjacent crests) of a wave is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wavelength — Wavelength (λ) is the distance over which the wave's shape repeats.‌​‍

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Period

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a student primarily driven by intrinsic motivation in their learning?

Accepted Answer

C. A student who spends hours trying to solve a complex math problem because they find the challenge engaging and the process of discovery rewarding. — Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, interest, or challenge. The student in option C is driven by the internal reward of the challenge and the satisfaction of discovery, rather than external pressures or rewards. Options A, B, and D all describe motivations driven by external factors (avoiding punishment, gaining approval/rewards).

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A. A student who studies diligently to avoid failing grades and parental disapproval.

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B. A student who participates actively in class discussions to impress the teacher and earn extra credit.

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D. A student who completes all assignments perfectly to win the 'Student of the Month' award.

Question 3

The instrument used to measure earthquakes is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seismograph — Seismograph (seismometer) measures earthquake waves. ‌​‍Richter Scale measures earthquake magnitude.

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Hydrometer

Question 4

Vaikom Satyagraha began on:‌​‍

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30 March 1924 — Vaikom Satyagraha began on 30 March 1924 demanding temple access for lower castes.‌​‍

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12 November 1936

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26 January 1930

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1 November 1931

Question 5

Chlorophyll absorbs mainly:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red and blue light — Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light, reflects green — which is why plants appear green.‌​‍

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Green light

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Yellow light

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All colours equally

Question 6

The 1857 revolt was followed by the Government of India Act 1858 which:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transferred power from East India Company to the British Crown — Company dissolved; India ruled by Crown via Secretary of State for India and Viceroy (first: Canning). ‌​‍Queen's Proclamation promised religious non-interference.

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Created Congress

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Gave dominion status

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Introduced dyarchy

Question 7

Identify the correct question tag: 'You are coming, ___?'

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aren't you — Positive statement → negative tag; uses contracted 'aren't'.

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are not you

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is not you

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isn't you

Question 8

PMRY is primarily meant to assist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Educated Unemployed Youth — Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana targets educated unemployed youth for self-employment.‌​‍

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Urban Youth

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Rural Youths

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Employed Youth

Question 9

The Mar Thoma Church in Kerala traces origin to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

St. Thomas (apostle) tradition — Tradition says St. ‌​‍Thomas arrived at Kodungallur in 52 CE; Mar Thoma Church reformed from Syrian Orthodox in 19th century.

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Portuguese missionaries

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British missionaries

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Dutch missionaries

Question 10

Kalidasa lived during which period?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gupta — Kalidasa was one of the Nine Gems in Chandragupta II's (Vikramaditya) court. ‌​‍Gupta period = Golden Age.

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Maurya

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Mughal

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British

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #33