KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1047

Question 1

The first woman President of India was:‌​‍

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Pratibha Patil — Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India, serving from 2007 to 2012. ‌​‍Droupadi Murmu (2022) is the first tribal President.

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Indira Gandhi

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Sarojini Naidu

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Droupadi Murmu

Question 2

Impulse equals change in:

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Momentum — Impulse = F × Δt = Δp (change in momentum).

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Mass

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Velocity

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Acceleration

Question 3

A teacher notices that a 13-year-old student, previously quiet and compliant, has become argumentative in class discussions, questioning authority, and showing increased concern for fairness and social justice among peers. This noticeable change in the student's behavior, reflecting a move towards more independent thinking, critical evaluation of rules, and a growing sense of morality, primarily indicates development in which two interconnected domains?

Accepted Answer

B. Cognitive and moral development — The ability to critically evaluate rules, question authority, and engage in discussions about fairness and social justice are strong indicators of advancing cognitive development (e.g., formal operational thought) and moral reasoning (e.g., moving beyond conventional stages where rules are simply followed). These two domains are closely interconnected, as higher cognitive abilities enable more complex moral judgments.

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A. Physical and linguistic development

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C. Emotional and psychomotor development

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D. Sensory and perceptual development

Question 4

The Versailles Palace was the residence of:‌​‍

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The Bourbon kings of France — Built by Louis XIV, Versailles became the seat of Bourbon kings until 1789.‌​‍

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The Holy Roman Emperor

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The Tudor dynasty

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The Spanish Habsburgs

Question 5

CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) has been signed but not ratified by India because:‌​‍

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India objects to its discriminatory nature (doesn't cover P5's existing arsenals) — India sees CTBT and NPT as discriminatory — favours existing nuclear powers. ‌​‍Pokhran-II tests (1998) before India could join.

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Political reasons

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Not applicable

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Technical issues

Question 6

A student consistently arrives late to class, disrupting the lesson. What is the most effective initial approach to manage this issue?

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B. Schedule a private conversation to understand the reason for lateness and collaborate on a solution — A private conversation (B) helps identify underlying causes (e.g., transportation, health) and builds rapport. Reporting to administration (A) is premature, extra homework (C) may not address the root issue, and public shaming (D) erodes trust and motivation.

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A. Immediately report the student to the school administration for disciplinary action

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C. Assign the student extra homework as a consequence

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D. Publicly ask the student to explain their tardiness in front of the class

Question 7

Which is the hardest material ever known in the universe?‌​‍

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Diamond — Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring material.‌​‍

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Marble

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Platinum

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Graphite

Question 8

The Satavahana dynasty ruled over:‌​‍

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The Deccan region — Satavahanas (1st c. ‌​‍BCE - 3rd c. CE) ruled over Deccan (modern Maharashtra, AP, Telangana).

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Northwest India

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Kashmir

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Bengal

Question 9

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.

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Noun

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Adjective

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Verb

Question 10

Who led the first agricultural labourers' strike in Kerala demanding social and economic rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the historic 1907 strike by Dalit labourers in Travancore.‌​‍

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EMS Namboodiripad

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P. Krishna Pillai

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A.K. Gopalan

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1047