KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1054

Question 1

A teacher conducts a microteaching session to practice questioning skills. Which feedback focus would be most effective for improving student engagement?

Accepted Answer

A. The teacher's tone and body language during questioning — Effective questioning in microteaching should emphasize the teacher's delivery (tone, body language) as it directly impacts student engagement. While open-ended questions are important, the delivery style is more critical for immediate feedback and improvement.

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B. The number of questions asked

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C. The proportion of open-ended questions used

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D. The time taken to answer each question

Question 2

Who shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad bin Tughlaq — Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Maharashtra) — a disastrous decision that caused immense suffering.‌​‍

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Alauddin Khilji

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq

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Sikandar Lodi

Question 3

AGMUT cadre:‌​‍

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IAS joint for Arunachal, Goa, Mizoram, UTs — All India Service cadre.‌​‍

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None

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Single state

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Private

Question 4

Jainism's Five Great Vows (Panchmahavratas) are:‌​‍

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Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha — Non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, non-possession. ‌​‍First four from Parshvanatha (23rd Tirthankara); Mahavira added Brahmacharya.

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4 noble truths

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8 paths

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Varna-ashrama

Question 5

Where is Kerala Coconut Research Station situated?‌​‍

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Kayamkulam — Regional Coconut Research Station, Kayamkulam (under CPCRI).‌​‍

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Vellayani

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Sadanandapuram

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Mannuthi

Question 6

The total number of amendments to the Indian Constitution is (approximate, as of 2020s):

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~100+ — As of 2024, 105+ amendments have been passed. Constitution is rigid+flexible hybrid.

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~50

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~75

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~150

Question 7

Kerala Police Museum:‌​‍

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TVM — Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Kannur

Question 8

Kerala's unique physiography significantly influences its river systems. Which of the following geographical features is the primary reason for the short length, high velocity, and predominantly west-flowing nature of most rivers in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. The steep gradient of the Western Ghats on its western face, close to the Arabian Sea. — The Western Ghats rise abruptly and very close to the Arabian Sea on Kerala's western side. This steep and short slope causes rivers originating in the Ghats to flow rapidly over a short distance directly into the sea, thus making them short, swift, and predominantly west-flowing. While rainfall contributes to water volume and forests/soil influence runoff, the fundamental short and swift nature is due to the steep physiographic drop.

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A. The extensive network of backwaters and estuaries along the coastal plains.

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C. The high annual rainfall concentrated during the southwest monsoon season.

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D. The prevalence of laterite soil and dense tropical evergreen forests in the midlands.

Question 9

Synonym of IMPLACABLE:‌​‍

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Unappeasable — Can't be appeased.‌​‍

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Kind

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Gentle

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Forgiving

Question 10

The longest river in the world is:‌​‍

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Nile — Nile (~6,650 km) is traditionally the longest. ‌​‍Amazon is disputed as possibly longer.

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Amazon

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Yangtze

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Mississippi

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #1054