KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #282

Question 1

Disenchantment of the world (entzauberung) was identified by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weber — Weber: modern rationalization disenchants the world — loss of magic, religion, mystery. ‌​‍But also 'iron cage' anxiety.

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Freud

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Marx

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Durkheim

Question 2

Which language teaching method emphasizes the use of the mother tongue for instruction, grammar-translation rules, and rote memorization of vocabulary lists?

Accepted Answer

B. Grammar-Translation Method — The Grammar-Translation Method relies heavily on the mother tongue for instruction, focuses on grammatical rules, and uses rote memorization of vocabulary lists. The Direct Method avoids translation and uses only the target language, while the Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes habit formation through drills. Communicative Language Teaching prioritizes real-life communication over grammar rules.

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A. Direct Method

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C. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Communicative Language Teaching

Question 3

Vaigai in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — TN — Madurai region.‌​‍

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AP

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Karnataka

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Kerala

Question 4

Article 17 abolishes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Untouchability — Article 17 abolishes untouchability.‌​‍

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Titles

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Child labour

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Discrimination

Question 5

The Sangam Age in ancient Tamilakam is dated:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

c. 300 BCE-300 CE — Three Sangams traditionally; extant literature (Ettuthogai, Pattuppattu, Tolkappiyam) mainly 100 BCE-250 CE. ‌​‍Ruled by muvendar: Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas.

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1500-2000 BCE

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600 BCE-100 BCE

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500-1000 CE

Question 6

Phrasal verb 'give up' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surrender or stop doing — Verb + preposition/particle with idiomatic meaning. ‌​‍'Put off' = postpone. 'Look after' = take care.

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Continue

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Begin

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Receive

Question 7

Westernization as a sociological concept was also introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Srinivas — M. ‌​‍N. Srinivas — Westernization = adopting Western values, lifestyle, institutions. ‌​‍Contrasts with Sanskritization (internal mobility).

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Ghurye

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Louis Dumont

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Veena Das

Question 8

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides up to how many units of free electricity?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

300 units — PM Surya Ghar scheme provides up to 300 units of free electricity per month through rooftop solar panels.‌​‍

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200 units

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500 units

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100 units

Question 9

Who chairs the joint sitting of the houses of Parliament?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha Speaker — Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over joint sessions (Article 108).‌​‍

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President of India

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Prime Minister

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Supreme Court Chief Justice

Question 10

Alexander invaded India in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

326 BCE — Battle of Hydaspes with Porus, 326 BCE.‌​‍

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300 BCE

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500 BCE

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400 BCE

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #282