KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #193

Question 1

Mount Everest is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nepal-China border — Everest (8,849 m) is on the Nepal-China (Tibet) border.‌​‍

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India

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China

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Nepal-India border

Question 2

Synonym of MALIGN:

Accepted Answer

Slander — Speak evil of.

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Praise

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Help

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Approve

Question 3

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on which date, in whose memory is the date also observed as Good Governance Day?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 December 2000 — Atal Bihari Vajpayee — PMGSY was launched on 25 December 2000, the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, now observed as Good Governance Day.‌​‍

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2 October 1999 — Mahatma Gandhi

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15 August 2001 — Jawaharlal Nehru

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26 January 2000 — BR Ambedkar

Question 4

Satyashodhak Samaj by:‌​‍

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Phule — Jyotirao Phule (1873). Anti-caste, women's education.‌​‍

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Ambedkar

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Periyar

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Ayyankali

Question 5

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

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Equality before Law — Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws to all persons within India (citizens and foreigners both).

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Right to Freedom

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Right against Exploitation

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Cultural Rights

Question 6

Chattampi Swamikal's major work challenging Brahmin monopoly on Vedas was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vedadhikara Nirupanam — Vedadhikara Nirupanam argued that Vedic knowledge is not the exclusive right of Brahmins.‌​‍

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Jnanappana

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Krishnagatha

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Narayaneeyam

Question 7

Largest savanna:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

African Savanna — African savanna — Serengeti etc.‌​‍

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Australian

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Indian

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South American

Question 8

A teacher notices that students in a classroom are struggling to understand the concept of photosynthesis. According to Vygotsky's theory, which of the following strategies would be most effective to help them grasp the concept?

Accepted Answer

C. Collaborating with peers to discuss and solve problems related to photosynthesis — Vygotsky's theory highlights the role of social interaction in learning. Collaborating with peers (C) allows students to discuss, debate, and construct knowledge collectively, which aligns with Vygotsky's emphasis on the social construction of understanding. Memorization (A), lectures (B), and isolated textbook study (D) do not leverage social learning.

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A. Assigning them to memorize the steps of photosynthesis individually

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B. Providing a detailed lecture on the topic without any interaction

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D. Using a textbook to explain the process in isolation

Question 9

Consumer Protection Act of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1986, revised 2019 — Six consumer rights: safety, information, choice, redressal, consumer education, be heard. ‌​‍2019 Act adds e-commerce, product liability.

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1991

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2015

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1947

Question 10

The State Government decides to revise the curriculum for Class 10 Social Science textbooks to incorporate updated historical perspectives and contemporary socio-economic issues. Which autonomous body under the General Education Department is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of developing, designing, and publishing this revised curriculum and textbooks?

Accepted Answer

D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training, and educational research for school education. Pareeksha Bhavan handles examinations, and the DGE is the overall administrative head, while the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

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A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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B. Pareeksha Bhavan

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #193