KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #113

Question 1

Kalam served as President of India during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2002–2007 — 11th President, 2002–2007.‌​‍

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2007–2012

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1997–2002

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2012–2017

Question 2

Washing soda formula is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na₂CO₃ — Washing soda = Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O). ‌​‍Used for cleaning and water softening.

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NaCl

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NaHCO₃

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NaOH

Question 3

A school principal plans to organize a special assembly on November 11th. Which of the following themes would be most appropriate for the assembly, aligning with the significance of this particular day in India?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasizing the legacy of India's first Education Minister and his vision for universal education. — National Education Day is observed on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. The day celebrates his immense contributions to laying the foundations of the Indian education system, making option C the most appropriate theme. Options A, B, and D relate to other significant national days (Teachers' Day, National Science Day, National Youth Day, respectively).

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A. Celebrating the contributions of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan to Indian philosophy.

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B. Highlighting the importance of scientific research and innovation for national development.

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D. Promoting the role of youth in nation-building and spiritual awakening.

Question 4

Immunisation schedule in India — BCG given at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Birth (against TB) — Universal Immunization Programme. ‌​‍DPT, OPV, Hepatitis B, MMR, etc. Mission Indradhanush targets unimmunised.

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5 years

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10 years

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15 years

Question 5

A school counselor notices that a bright student, who consistently performs well academically, has recently become withdrawn, anxious, and expresses feelings of worthlessness despite good grades. According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which needs are most likely unmet for this student, impacting their well-being?

Accepted Answer

C. Esteem needs — Given the student's consistent academic performance, their physiological and safety needs are likely met. The feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, and withdrawal, despite academic success, strongly suggest unmet esteem needs. These needs involve feelings of accomplishment, recognition, respect from others, and self-respect. While self-actualization is the highest level, esteem needs directly precede it and are more directly related to the described emotional distress.

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A. Physiological needs

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B. Safety needs

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D. Self-actualization needs

Question 6

1st Amendment passed:

Accepted Answer

1951 — 1951.

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1950

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1952

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1953

Question 7

ChatGPT is an example of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AI chatbot — ChatGPT is an AI language model/chatbot developed by OpenAI.‌​‍

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Social media

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Operating system

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Search engine

Question 8

Synonym of OMNISCIENT:

Accepted Answer

All-knowing — Knowing everything.

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Ignorant

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Forgetful

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Limited

Question 9

Kannur International Airport:

Accepted Answer

2018 — Inaugurated 9 December 2018.

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2010

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2020

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2015

Question 10

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), the integrated scheme for school education in Kerala, emphasizes several key areas. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing new residential schools exclusively for gifted students across districts. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an overarching program for school education, aiming for holistic development and inclusive, equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary. While SSK supports various educational needs, establishing *new residential schools exclusively* for gifted students is not a primary objective; its focus is on integrated and inclusive education for all children within the existing school structure and improving overall quality.

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A. Providing quality education to all children from pre-school to senior secondary level.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development from elementary to secondary stages.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive classroom environments for all learners.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #113