KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #59

Question 1

The Four Noble Truths are central to:‌​‍

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Buddhism — The Four Noble Truths (about suffering and its cessation) form the core of Buddhist teaching.‌​‍

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Hinduism

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Jainism

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Sikhism

Question 2

Aurangzeb's policies:

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Re-imposed Jizya — Re-imposed Jizya 1679.

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Religious tolerance

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Kept Din-i-Ilahi

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Secular

Question 3

Aditya-L1 launched:‌​‍

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Sep 2023 — 2 September 2023 — India's first solar mission.‌​‍

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Dec 2023

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Nov 2023

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Oct 2023

Question 4

Global terrorism — UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted in:‌​‍

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2006 — UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted unanimously Sept 2006. ‌​‍Four pillars. India has long pushed for Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) without success.

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2015

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2020

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2001

Question 5

Synonym of REMUNERATION:‌​‍

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Payment — Payment for work.‌​‍

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Debt

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Fine

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Loss

Question 6

In the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, what is the primary role of the teacher?

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B. To serve as a facilitator and create opportunities for meaningful interaction — In CLT, the teacher acts as a facilitator who designs tasks encouraging authentic communication rather than correcting every error. Immediate correction of minor errors (Option A) can hinder fluency, while strict adherence to a script (Option C) or focus on written drills (Option D) contradicts CLT's interactive and communicative goals.

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A. To correct every minor error immediately to ensure accuracy

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C. To strictly follow a pre-written script and avoid deviations

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D. To focus solely on written exercises and grammar drills

Question 7

Geological time scale major eons:‌​‍

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Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, Phanerozoic — Phanerozoic (540 mya-present) divided into Palaeozoic, Mesozoic (dinosaurs), Cenozoic (mammals, humans).‌​‍

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Palaeozoic only

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Cenozoic

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Only one

Question 8

Aligarh Movement led by:‌​‍

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Syed Ahmed Khan — Sir Syed Ahmed Khan — modern education for Muslims.‌​‍

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Ameer Ali

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Aga Khan

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Jinnah

Question 9

The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of:‌​‍

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USSR (former Soviet Union) — Fundamental Duties were borrowed from the constitution of the former USSR.‌​‍

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UK

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Australia

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USA

Question 10

A patient expresses a strong desire to adopt a healthier lifestyle, specifically to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routine, but struggles with consistency. Which strategy is most effective in helping this patient establish a new healthy habit?

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B. Encouraging them to identify specific triggers for inactivity and replace them with cues for exercise. — Habit formation is often linked to cues, routines, and rewards. Identifying triggers for old, undesirable habits (inactivity) and consciously replacing them with cues for the desired new habit (exercise) helps to automate the new behavior over time. Starting with an intense regimen can lead to burnout. Relying solely on willpower is often insufficient for long-term habit change, and waiting for full motivation can delay action indefinitely.

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A. Advising them to start with a very intense workout regimen to see quick results.

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C. Suggesting they rely solely on willpower to overcome the initial discomfort of exercising.

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D. Recommending they wait until they feel fully motivated before starting any exercise program.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #59