KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #152

Question 1

Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electrons singly fill degenerate orbitals first, with parallel spin — Minimises electron-electron repulsion; maximises exchange energy.‌​‍

Answer

Only s fills

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Pair in same orbital first

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Fill higher energy first

Question 2

Matrilineal society means inheritance passes through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mother's line — Matrilineal (e.g., Nayars of Kerala, Khasis of Meghalaya, Garos) — descent and property through mother. ‌​‍Different from matriarchy (rule by women — rare).

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Both

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Neither

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Father's line

Question 3

Ayyankali's organisation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — Founded 1907.‌​‍

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SNDP

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NSS

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Arya Samaj

Question 4

Adoor Gopalakrishnan known for:

Accepted Answer

Parallel cinema/art films — Leading filmmaker of Indian parallel cinema.

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Commercial cinema

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Dance

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Music

Question 5

During a Teachers' Day celebration on September 5th, a district education officer addresses a gathering of teachers. Which of the following messages would best resonate with the core philosophy behind observing this day in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Stressing the importance of teachers as mentors who shape character and instill values, beyond just imparting knowledge. — Teachers' Day in India, celebrated on September 5th, honors the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a renowned philosopher and educationist. He believed that teachers should be the best minds in the country and emphasized their role in shaping character and moral values, making option B the most fitting message. While other options relate to important educational aspects, they do not capture the specific essence of Dr. Radhakrishnan's philosophy tied to this day.

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A. Encouraging teachers to focus on integrating technology for a digital-first learning experience.

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C. Advocating for increased government funding and infrastructure development in rural schools.

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D. Reminding teachers of their role in promoting scientific temper and critical thinking among students.

Question 6

Which literary form is best suited for summarizing a complex concept through a short, rhythmic verse or rhyme, making it easier for students to recall information?

Accepted Answer

B. Poem — A poem uses rhythmic and rhyming language to condense complex ideas into a memorable format, aiding retention. Essays and reports are prose-based and less rhythmic, while drama relies on performance rather than concise recall.

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A. Essay

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C. Drama

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D. Report

Question 7

According to the Atkinson–Shiffrin model, the three distinct memory stores are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sensory, Short-term, Long-term memory — Atkinson & Shiffrin (1968) proposed Sensory, Short-term and Long-term memory stores.‌​‍

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Fluid, Short-term, Long-term memory

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Working, Short-term, Long-term memory

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Fluid memory, Crystallized memory

Question 8

Kalinga War:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

261 BCE — 261 BCE by Ashoka.‌​‍

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321 BCE

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268 BCE

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232 BCE

Question 9

Synonym of INTRICATE:

Accepted Answer

Complex — Very complicated.

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Simple

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Plain

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Direct

Question 10

Equatorial climate vegetation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Evergreen rainforest — Multi-layered: emergent (50m+), canopy, understory, forest floor. ‌​‍50% of world's species in 7% of land.

Answer

Desert

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Deciduous

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Taiga

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #152