KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #131

Question 1

Which Constitutional Amendment added the Anti-Defection Law to the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

52nd Amendment — The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 added the Anti-Defection Law to the Indian Constitution.

Answer

51st Amendment

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91st Amendment

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101st Amendment

Question 2

The National Heritage Animal of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elephant — The Elephant was declared India's National Heritage Animal in 2010.‌​‍

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Tiger

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Cow

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Camel

Question 3

SW monsoon arrives Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 June — ~1 June (normal date).‌​‍

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1 July

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15 June

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15 July

Question 4

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a private unaided school in Kerala is mandated to reserve 25% of its entry-level seats for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups. Which of the following is a direct implication of this provision for the school?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must provide free and compulsory education to these admitted children up to the completion of elementary education (Class VIII). — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically mandates private unaided schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for EWS and Disadvantaged Groups. These children are entitled to free and compulsory education until the completion of elementary education (typically Class VIII or up to age 14), with the state reimbursing the schools for the expenses incurred. Options B, C, and D contradict the provisions of the RTE Act, which prohibits screening tests and ensures state reimbursement for EWS admissions.

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B. The school is exempt from this reservation if it does not receive any financial aid from the state government.

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C. The school can conduct a proficiency test for EWS children seeking admission to ensure they meet the academic standards.

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D. The financial burden of educating these children must be entirely borne by the school without any government reimbursement.

Question 5

A teacher conducts an end-of-unit test to determine students' mastery of the content and assign grades. This type of assessment is primarily an example of:

Accepted Answer

C. Summative assessment. — Summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of an instructional unit or course by comparing it against a standard or benchmark, typically used for grading and accountability. Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback during instruction, while diagnostic assessment identifies prior knowledge before instruction begins. Performance assessment is a method, but the 'end-of-unit' and 'assign grades' aspects point specifically to summative evaluation.

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A. Diagnostic assessment.

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B. Formative assessment.

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D. Performance assessment.

Question 6

Napier Museum TVM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1855 — Colonial-era natural history + art.‌​‍

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1880

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1947

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1900

Question 7

Date of Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sree Chithira Thirunal:

Accepted Answer

November 12, 1936 — The Proclamation was signed on 12 November 1936 (27 Thulam 1112 ME).

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October 12, 1936

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August 12, 1936

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December 12, 1936

Question 8

Synonym of CONTENTIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Quarrelsome — Causing argument.

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Agreeable

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Peaceful

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Quiet

Question 9

Which is the main type of kidney stone?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcium oxalate — Most common kidney stones.‌​‍

Answer

Struvite

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Cystine

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Uric acid

Question 10

If 4y − 7 = 3y + 5, then y =

Accepted Answer

12 — y = 12 (move terms: y = 5 + 7 = 12).

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

15

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #131