KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1022

Question 1

A primary benefit of implementing the 5E learning model in a classroom is that it:

Accepted Answer

C. Fosters an inquiry-based, student-centered approach aligned with constructivist principles. — The 5E model is designed to facilitate inquiry-based learning, where students actively construct knowledge through a guided process of engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation, consistent with constructivist pedagogy. It is not primarily about speed, rote learning, or reducing collaboration.

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A. Streamlines content delivery, allowing teachers to cover more topics quickly.

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B. Promotes rote memorization of facts and definitions for standardized tests.

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D. Reduces the need for student collaboration, focusing on individual achievement.

Question 2

A newborn is delivered and at one minute of life, presents with a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace reflex to stimulation, and a pale body with blue extremities. What is the Apgar score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The Apgar score is calculated based on five criteria. For this newborn: Heart rate (90 bpm) scores 1 point. Respiration (weak cry) scores 1 point. Muscle tone (some flexion) scores 1 point. Reflex irritability (grimace) scores 1 point. Color (pale body with blue extremities, i.e., acrocyanosis) scores 1 point. Summing these gives a total Apgar score of 5.

Answer

A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 3

Red Planet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mars — Mars — appears red due to iron oxide on surface.‌​‍

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Venus

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Jupiter

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Mercury

Question 4

Active to passive: 'The boys ate the mangoes.'

Accepted Answer

The mangoes were eaten by the boys — Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.

Answer

The mangoes are eaten by the boys

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The mangoes was eaten

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The boys were eaten by the mangoes

Question 5

Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced playfully in the sky.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Personification — Attributing human action (dancing) to stars = personification.‌​‍

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Alliteration

Question 6

Akbar's finance minister who devised the Dahsala (bandobast) land revenue system was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Todar Mal — Raja Todar Mal systematised revenue based on 10-year average yield.‌​‍

Answer

Man Singh

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Birbal

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Mohan Das

Question 7

The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ projecting from the large intestine. Its typical anatomical location is most commonly found in which abdominal region?

Accepted Answer

D. Right lower quadrant — The appendix is a vestigial organ attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine, which is typically located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis) often presents with pain in this region.

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A. Left upper quadrant

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B. Right upper quadrant

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C. Left lower quadrant

Question 8

The 1984 anti-Sikh riots followed the assassination of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi — Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards on 31 October 1984 (following Operation Blue Star). ‌​‍3-day anti-Sikh riots in Delhi followed.

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Sanjay Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Rajiv Gandhi

Question 9

Whose name is associated with the study of capitalism?

Accepted Answer

Maurice Dobb — Marxist economic historian Maurice Dobb wrote 'Studies in the Development of Capitalism' (1946).

Answer

Edward Gibbon

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R.G. Collingwood

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Johan Huizinga

Question 10

The largest women's movement in Asia with membership of 41 lakh families:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree (Kerala) — one of the largest women's networks in Asia.‌​‍

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Balika Samriddhi Yojana

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Indira Awas Yojana

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1022