KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #246

Question 1

She ___ when I called her.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

was sleeping — Ongoing past action interrupted by another = Past Continuous: was + V-ing.‌​‍

Answer

sleeps

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slept

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has slept

Question 2

A teacher introduces a new interactive whiteboard (IWB) into the classroom. What is the most significant pedagogical advantage of using an IWB over a traditional blackboard for student engagement and dynamic lesson delivery?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables integration of multimedia content and interactive activities directly into lessons. — The primary pedagogical advantage of an Interactive Whiteboard is its ability to seamlessly integrate multimedia (videos, images, audio) and interactive elements directly into lessons. This fosters dynamic engagement, caters to diverse learning styles, and allows for more versatile and engaging lesson delivery compared to a traditional blackboard.

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A. It allows for easy saving and sharing of lesson notes and annotations.

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C. It reduces chalk dust and provides a cleaner classroom environment.

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D. It offers a larger writing surface compared to most blackboards.

Question 3

Art 25-28 deal with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Religious freedom — Right to Freedom of Religion.‌​‍

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Education

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Freedom

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Equality

Question 4

RNA full form:

Accepted Answer

Ribonucleic Acid — Ribonucleic Acid — helps in protein synthesis.

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Ribo-Nitrogen Acid

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Redo Nucleic Acid

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Reverse Nucleic Acid

Question 5

Which Kerala social reformer was involved in Kallumala Samaram / Perinad revolt?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the 1915 Kallumala Samaram at Perinad (Kollam).‌​‍

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Poikayil Appachan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 6

Which statements are correct about India's performance in Paris Olympics 2024? ‌​‍(i) India won six medals (ii) Manu Bhaker won the first medal (iii) Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin (iv) Aman Sehrawat won bronze in wrestling

Accepted Answer

All statements are correct — India's Paris 2024 tally: 6 medals, Manu Bhaker first (10m pistol bronze), Chopra silver in javelin, Aman bronze in wrestling 57kg.‌​‍

Answer

Only (i) and (iii)

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Only (iii) and (iv)

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Only (i) and (ii)

Question 7

The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019:

Accepted Answer

Removed Anglo-Indian nominations and extended SC/ST reservation for 10 years — 104th Amendment extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies till 2030, ended the Anglo-Indian nominations.

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Gave 10% EWS reservation

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Abolished Article 370

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Introduced GST

Question 8

Samudragupta called 'Napoleon of India' by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V.A. Smith — V.A. Smith called him that due to extensive conquests.‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Romila Thapar

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R.C. Majumdar

Question 9

Rainbow is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dispersion and total internal reflection of sunlight — Rainbow = sunlight dispersed (split into colours) and internally reflected inside raindrops.‌​‍

Answer

Reflection only

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Refraction only

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Diffraction

Question 10

India's 1971 war created:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bangladesh (East Pakistan) — India-Pakistan war December 1971: India supported Bangladesh liberation. ‌​‍Pakistan surrendered 16 Dec 1971 (93,000 POWs). Bangladesh independent.

Answer

Kashmir issue

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Nepal

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Bhutan

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #246