KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1030

Question 1

The non-metal that is liquid at room temperature is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bromine — Bromine is the only non-metal liquid at room temperature. ‌​‍Mercury is the only liquid metal.

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Mercury

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Iodine

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Phosphorus

Question 2

While globally lauded for its achievements, the Kerala Model of Development currently faces several critical sustainability challenges. Among the options below, which represents the most significant and pressing long-term challenge to its continued success?

Accepted Answer

B. The escalating fiscal burden stemming from an aging population, high social security commitments, and limited avenues for revenue generation. — A major long-term challenge for the Kerala Model is the increasing fiscal strain. This is primarily caused by a rapidly aging population demanding more extensive social security and healthcare services, coupled with high existing social welfare expenditures, and a relatively limited industrial base to generate sufficient state revenue, making it challenging to sustain the high level of public services.

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A. A significant decline in the quality and reach of public education and healthcare services due to underfunding.

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C. Persistent political instability and frequent changes in government hindering long-term policy implementation.

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D. A complete reversal of land reform policies, leading to increased agrarian distress and landlessness.

Question 3

A common pitfall observed when integrating new ICT tools into the classroom is:

Accepted Answer

B. Using ICT merely as a substitute for traditional methods without pedagogical transformation. — A significant pitfall in ICT integration is using technology merely to replicate traditional teaching methods (e.g., using a projector to display a textbook page) instead of leveraging its unique capabilities for transformative learning experiences. True integration requires a shift in pedagogy to harness ICT's potential for interactive, collaborative, and personalized learning.

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A. Over-reliance on the teacher for technical support.

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C. Students becoming overly engaged and motivated by the technology.

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D. Increased administrative burden for the school management.

Question 4

State animal of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian Elephant — Indian Elephant.‌​‍

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Tiger

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Lion

Question 5

Antonym of GATHER:

Accepted Answer

Scatter — Gather ↔ scatter.

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Collect

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Assemble

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Harvest

Question 6

One of the core principles of NEP 2020 is to move towards a more multidisciplinary and holistic education. How does the policy propose to achieve greater flexibility for students in choosing subjects, particularly at the secondary level?

Accepted Answer

C. By eliminating the rigid separation between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, allowing students to choose subjects across disciplines. — The NEP 2020 aims to dismantle the rigid boundaries between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, enabling students to choose subjects across various disciplines. This approach fosters holistic and multidisciplinary learning, moving away from the conventional siloed educational structure. Options A, B, and D contradict the policy's goal of increased flexibility and multidisciplinary learning.

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A. By mandating a fixed stream system (Science, Commerce, Arts) but allowing minor subject changes within the stream.

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B. By introducing rigid subject combinations that students must choose from to ensure academic rigor.

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D. By limiting subject choices to core academic areas and deferring vocational training to post-secondary education.

Question 7

The Election Commission of India is a:

Accepted Answer

Multi-member commission (CEC + ECs) — Currently a 3-member body: Chief Election Commissioner + 2 Election Commissioners.

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Single-member commission

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Two-person body only

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Agency under PMO

Question 8

Synonym of ANOMALY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abnormality — Deviation from normal.‌​‍

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Regularity

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Norm

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Rule

Question 9

Carnatic Wars between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

British vs French — Anglo-French rivalry in India (3 wars, 1746-1763).‌​‍

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French vs Dutch

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British vs Dutch

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Portuguese vs British

Question 10

Aristotle called humans:‌​‍

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Political animal (zoon politikon) — Aristotle in 'Politics' called man a 'zoon politikon' — naturally inclined to live in a polis (city-state).‌​‍

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Economic animal

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Rational animal

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Social animal only

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1030