KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #225

Question 1

In CCE, which assessment tool is used to evaluate a student's participation and cooperation in group activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Observation schedules — Rating scales are commonly used in CCE to assess specific traits like participation, cooperation, and behavior in group activities. Anecdotal records document incidents, observation schedules track behaviors over time, and portfolio assessment collects samples of student work. Rating scales provide a structured way to evaluate these traits quantitatively.

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A. Anecdotal records

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B. Rating scales

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D. Portfolio assessment

Question 2

Shivaji crowned Chhatrapati in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1674 — Coronation at Raigad Fort, 1674.‌​‍

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1680

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1685

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1670

Question 3

Which initiative launched by the Kerala State Higher Education Council aims to rejuvenate higher education institutions by enhancing faculty skills, research outcomes, and infrastructure through a performance-based funding model?

Accepted Answer

C. KHEP (Kerala Higher Education Project) — The KHEP is a World Bank-funded initiative by the Kerala State Higher Education Council to improve higher education quality through performance-based grants. K-DISC focuses on employment and skill development, K-SYNERGY is not a recognized programme, and K-SWAYAM is an online learning platform unrelated to funding models.

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A. K-DISC (Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council)

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B. K-SYNERGY (Kerala Synergy for Higher Education Rejuvenation and Growth Yield)

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D. K-SWAYAM (Kerala State Wide Access for Yielding Advanced Modules)

Question 4

Magnetic field inside a long solenoid:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B = μ₀nI (uniform, along axis) — n = turns per unit length. ‌​‍Outside long solenoid B ≈ 0. Basis for electromagnets.

Answer

Depends on r

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Zero

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Increases outward

Question 5

The vitamin essential for blood clotting is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K — Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Found in green leafy vegetables.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

Question 6

The Indian Plate was part of which ancient supercontinent?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gondwana — Indian Plate was part of Gondwana in the Southern Hemisphere before drifting north.‌​‍

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Pangaea

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 7

Schedule 5:

Accepted Answer

Scheduled Areas (non-NE) — Scheduled Areas administration.

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NE tribal

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Union list

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State list

Question 8

Calcium deficiency affects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bones and teeth — Weak bones, osteoporosis.‌​‍

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Eyes

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Liver

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Lungs

Question 9

The Konkan Railway runs along:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Western Coast — Konkan Railway (Roha to Mangalore, ~740 km) runs along the western coast through the Sahyadri.‌​‍

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The Central Indian plateau

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The Himalayas

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The Eastern Coast

Question 10

Attorney General of India 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Venkataramani — R. Venkataramani — since Oct 2022.‌​‍

Answer

K.K. Venugopal

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Mukul Rohatgi

Answer

Rohatgi

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #225