KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #92

Question 1

'You don't like tea, ___?'

Accepted Answer

do you — Negative statement → positive tag.

Answer

don't you

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are you

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aren't you

Question 2

Molarity is defined as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moles of solute per litre of solution — M = moles of solute / volume of solution in litres.‌​‍

Answer

Mass percent

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Grams of solute per litre

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Moles of solute per kg solvent

Question 3

Which river was called 'Churni' in ancient times?

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar was known as Churni in ancient Sangam literature.

Answer

Bharathapuzha

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Pampa

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Chaliyar

Question 4

The Panchayati Raj system was constitutionally recognised by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd Amendment — The 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. ‌​‍It added Part IX and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution.

Answer

76th Amendment

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74th Amendment

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71st Amendment

Question 5

Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (India) in:

Accepted Answer

1498 — Da Gama landed at Kappad near Calicut on 20 May 1498 — first sea route from Europe to India, via Cape of Good Hope.

Answer

1488

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1492

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1519

Question 6

Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — The Aruvippuram Prathishta (1888) was a landmark act defying caste monopoly on temple rituals.‌​‍

Answer

1885

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1891

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1903

Question 7

Which right was removed from Fundamental Rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to Property — Right to Property removed by 44th Amendment (1978). ‌​‍Now a legal right under Article 300A.

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Right to Equality

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Right to Freedom

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Right to Education

Question 8

Metro cities in India officially:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Varies — Multiple definitions — 8+ million plus cities.‌​‍

Answer

8

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4

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Question 9

Chattambi Swamikal's most influential social reform work was:

Accepted Answer

Kristhumatha Chhedanam — Chattambi Swamikal authored 'Kristumatha Chhedanam' and 'Prachina Malayalam', asserting indigenous/Dravidian roots.

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Arivippadu

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Adveithachinthapaddhathi

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Dharmacharitham

Question 10

A teacher using the CLT approach wants students to practice asking for directions in a real-life scenario. Which activity would best align with this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Role-playing a situation where students ask and give directions in pairs — CLT emphasizes authentic, interactive communication. Role-playing a real-life scenario (e.g., asking for directions) aligns with this goal by providing meaningful practice. Worksheets, memorization, and writing paragraphs are less interactive and context-bound.

Answer

A. Completing a worksheet on prepositions of place

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B. Memorizing a dialogue about giving directions

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D. Writing a paragraph on how to reach a landmark

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #92