KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #34

Question 1

During the 'Explain' phase of a 5E model lesson on Newton's laws of motion, a teacher observes students are still confused about the concept of inertia. What is the most constructivist approach for the teacher to address this?

Accepted Answer

B. Ask students to share their current understanding and guide them to correct misconceptions through questioning. — Option B reflects constructivist teaching by addressing misconceptions through student-led discussion and scaffolding. Option A is teacher-centered, C is passive, and D avoids addressing the learning gap—all inconsistent with constructivist principles.

Answer

A. Provide a detailed lecture with diagrams and examples to clarify the concept.

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C. Assign additional textbook readings on the topic for independent study.

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D. Move on to the next topic and revisit inertia in the next lesson.

Question 2

Which of the following Indian civilian awards is typically conferred upon individuals for exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including medicine, and is second only to the Bharat Ratna in hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

D. Padma Vibhushan — Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, recognizing exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including medicine. Padma Bhushan is the third-highest, and Padma Shri is the fourth. The Dr. B. C. Roy Award, while a prestigious medical award, is not part of the civilian award hierarchy.

Answer

A. Padma Bhushan

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B. Padma Shri

Answer

C. Dr. B. C. Roy Award

Question 3

East-flowing rivers of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — tributaries of Cauvery.‌​‍

Answer

Only Kabini

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Periyar, Pamba, Bharathapuzha

Answer

Periyar, Chaliyar

Question 4

A handwriting that cannot be read:

Accepted Answer

illegible — Illegible = impossible to read.

Answer

indelible

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illogical

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inaudible

Question 5

The fictional detective Sherlock Holmes was created by:

Accepted Answer

Arthur Conan Doyle — Conan Doyle introduced Holmes in 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887).

Answer

Agatha Christie

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Edgar Allan Poe

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P. D. James

Question 6

Which sentence is grammatically correct?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Either he or his friends are lying — With 'either/or', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('friends' → plural 'are').‌​‍

Answer

Neither of them are lying

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Either he nor his friends are lying

Answer

Either he or his friends is lying

Question 7

Across a period (left to right), atomic radius generally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Decreases — Increasing nuclear charge with same shell → tighter pull → smaller radius.‌​‍

Answer

Stays same

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Increases

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No trend

Question 8

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

Answer

Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

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Kaalam — Sethu

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is a major contraindication for the use of ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

B. History of peptic ulcer disease. — NSAIDs like ibuprofen inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, which can compromise the protective gastric mucosal barrier. This action can lead to or exacerbate peptic ulcers and increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, making a history of peptic ulcer disease a major contraindication for their use.

Answer

A. Mild hypertension.

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C. Controlled type 2 diabetes.

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D. Seasonal allergies.

Question 10

David worked hard to keep the wolf from the door. Meaning of italicised idiom:

Accepted Answer

to escape from poverty — 'Keep the wolf from the door' = to ward off poverty/hunger.

Answer

to keep dangers away

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to keep dogs away

Answer

to escape from robbers

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #34