KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #194

Question 1

In an inclusive classroom setting, a teacher observes that a student with specific learning disability struggles with reading comprehension despite various general strategies. Which of the following approaches best reflects the principle of 'differentiated instruction' for this student?

Accepted Answer

D. Offering alternative formats for text (e.g., audiobooks, graphic organizers) and individualized reading strategies. — Differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching methods, content, and assessment to meet individual student needs. Offering alternative formats and individualized strategies directly modifies the instruction to support the student's specific learning challenge. Providing extra time is an accommodation, while assigning to a separate room is segregation, and lowering expectations undermines the goal of access to the curriculum.

Answer

A. Providing extra time for completing assignments and tests without altering the content.

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B. Assigning the student to a separate resource room for all language arts instruction.

Answer

C. Modifying the assessment criteria to lower expectations for the student's performance.

Question 2

The report 'The Indian Economy – A Review', an alternative to Economic Survey 2024, was authored by:

Accepted Answer

V. Anantha Nageswaran — Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, authored the January 2024 mini-review.

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Krishnamurthy Subramanian

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Mr. Satyendra Kishore

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Shri. S. Ramakrishnan

Question 3

Fujiyama in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — Mt Fuji.‌​‍

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China

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Korea

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Russia

Question 4

Indirect form: 'Where is my umbrella?' John asked his mother.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John asked his mother where his umbrella was — Reported speech: pronoun shift (my→his) and tense backshift (is→was); no inversion.‌​‍

Answer

John asked his mother where is his umbrella

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John asked his mother where was his umbrella

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John asked his mother where is my umbrella

Question 5

Bahadur Shah II (last Mughal):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exiled to Rangoon — Exiled to Rangoon after 1857.‌​‍

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Escaped

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Died in Delhi

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Executed

Question 6

9/11 attacks led US to invade:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan first (Oct 2001), Iraq later (2003) — Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan, Oct 2001) to target al-Qaeda/Taliban. ‌​‍Iraq War (Mar 2003) based on disputed WMD claims.

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Syria

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Iran

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Iraq first

Question 7

Highway connecting four metros:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Golden Quadrilateral — Golden Quadrilateral — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.‌​‍

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Expressway

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NS-EW Corridor

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PMGSY

Question 8

Symbol of Silver:

Accepted Answer

Ag — Ag (Argentum).

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Si

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Sv

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Au

Question 9

'I am knowing him for 5 years.' Correct:

Accepted Answer

I have known him for 5 years — Stative verb 'know' doesn't use continuous. Present perfect for duration.

Answer

I know him for 5 years

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I am known him for 5 years

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I knew him for 5 years

Question 10

Red soil limitations:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poor in nitrogen — Low N, P, humus.‌​‍

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Waterlogged

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Saline

Answer

Too fertile

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #194