KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #56

Question 1

How many schedules does the Indian Constitution currently have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — Currently 12 schedules. ‌​‍Originally 8; 9th (1st Amendment), 10th (52nd), 11th (73rd), 12th (74th) added later.

Answer

8

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10

Answer

14

Question 2

Beaufort scale measures:

Accepted Answer

Wind speed — Wind speed/intensity.

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Earthquake

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Temperature

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Humidity

Question 3

Anti-defection in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10th Schedule — 10th Schedule (52nd Amendment, 1985).‌​‍

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8th Schedule

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9th Schedule

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11th Schedule

Question 4

Diamond is an allotrope of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carbon — Diamond is a crystalline allotrope of Carbon. Graphite is another allotrope.‌​‍

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Silicon

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Aluminium

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Boron

Question 5

Flight adaptations in birds:

Accepted Answer

All of these — All three.

Answer

Hollow bones

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Feathers

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Keeled sternum

Question 6

Copper is refined by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electrolytic refining — Impure Cu (anode) → pure Cu (cathode) in CuSO₄ electrolyte.‌​‍

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Oxidation

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Distillation

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Freezing

Question 7

A teacher observes students struggling to apply a newly learned scientific concept to a novel problem-solving task. According to the 5E learning model, in which phase should the teacher provide opportunities for students to extend their understanding and transfer knowledge to new situations?

Accepted Answer

D. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase of the 5E model is designed for students to apply their newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, related situations. This phase helps deepen comprehension, solidify learning, and demonstrate the transferability of concepts, moving beyond initial understanding and into practical application.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

Question 8

Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty location:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North India — North India, capital Kannauj.‌​‍

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East

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Deccan

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South

Question 9

First elected Communist government in the world was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala 1957 — E. ‌​‍M. S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad-led CPI government in Kerala (1957) was the first democratically elected Communist government in the world.

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China 1949

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Russia

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West Bengal 1977

Question 10

Humanistic psychology emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Self-actualisation, growth (Maslow, Rogers) — 'Third force'. ‌​‍Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Carl Rogers' client-centered therapy.

Answer

Cognition only

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Stimulus-response

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Unconscious

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #56