KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #271

Question 1

Principles of Law of Inheritance were enunciated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mendel — Gregor Mendel, father of genetics, formulated laws of inheritance.‌​‍

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Punnett

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Morgan

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Bateson

Question 2

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 (Belgrade summit) — NAM founded at Belgrade Summit (1961) by Tito, Jawaharlal Nehru, Nasser, Sukarno, Nkrumah. ‌​‍Bandung Conference (1955) precursor. 120 member states.

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1955 (Bandung — precursor)

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1945

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1971

Question 3

The state legislature is called:‌​‍

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Vidhan Mandal — State legislature = Vidhan Mandal. ‌​‍It consists of Governor + Vidhan Sabha (+ Vidhan Parishad in bicameral states).

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Parliament

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Raj Sabha

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Lok Mandal

Question 4

A teacher notices that a student excels in solving mathematical problems but struggles with tasks requiring spatial reasoning. Which theory of intelligence best explains this observation?

Accepted Answer

C. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory emphasizes that intelligence involves different components (analytical, creative, and practical), which can vary independently. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory (Option C) also explains this, but Sternberg's framework is more directly applicable here. Spearman's theory (Option A) would not explain such specific strengths.

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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B. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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D. Binet's Intelligence Scale

Question 5

Vallathol founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Kalamandalam — Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy.‌​‍

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University

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Film

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Dance school

Question 6

A new state-level curriculum framework is being developed for elementary education in Kerala. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the academic design and development of this curriculum, including textbook preparation and teacher training modules?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the academic authority responsible for curriculum design, syllabus preparation, textbook development, and teacher training. While DPI oversees the administration and implementation, SCERT's core function is academic development. SSA focuses on universalization of elementary education, and KSHEC is for higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 7

Nation-state system originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thirty Years War / Peace of Westphalia (1648) — Peace of Westphalia (1648) established sovereign states as the basic units of international relations.‌​‍

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French Revolution

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

Question 8

Kerala's total geographical area:

Accepted Answer

38,863 sq km — 38,863 sq km (~1.18% of India).

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30,863 sq km

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40,000 sq km

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35,000 sq km

Question 9

The only natural satellite of Earth is:

Accepted Answer

Moon — The Moon (diameter ~3,474 km) orbits Earth every ~27.3 days.

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Titan

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Phobos

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Europa

Question 10

A letter asking for permission from the principal is a type of:

Accepted Answer

Formal letter — Letters to authorities follow formal letter conventions.

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Personal letter

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Note

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Essay

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #271