KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #308

Question 1

The term of the Chief Election Commissioner is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years or 65 — CEC holds office for 6 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier.‌​‍

Answer

5 years or 62

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Till any age

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6 years or 70

Question 2

van't Hoff factor i for dilute NaCl (full dissociation):

Accepted Answer

2 — NaCl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻ (i=2). CaCl₂ (i=3). Helps understand why electrolytes affect colligative properties more.

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

Varies

Question 3

Jim Corbett National Park is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — India's first national park (1936), Uttarakhand. Named after Jim Corbett.‌​‍

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Rajasthan

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Assam

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Madhya Pradesh

Question 4

A significant challenge in urban planning within a particular physiographic division of Kerala is managing the impact of extensive laterite soil formations and an undulating topography marked by numerous small hills and valleys. In which of Kerala's physiographic divisions would an urban planner most frequently encounter these specific geological and topographical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

C. Midland Region — The Midland Region of Kerala is distinctly characterized by its undulating topography, comprising numerous small hills and valleys, and extensive laterite soil formations. These features present unique challenges for urban planning, including land development and infrastructure placement, unlike the flat sandy soils of the lowlands or the steep forested terrain of the highlands.

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A. Highland Region

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B. Coastal Lowlands

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D. Estuarine Plains

Question 5

Kalaripayattu originated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kalaripayattu — ancient martial art from Kerala, possibly world's oldest.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 6

The Chinese traveller Fa Hien visited India during the reign of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta II — Fa Hien (Faxian) visited India around 399-414 CE during the reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) of the Gupta dynasty.‌​‍

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Ashoka

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Harsha

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Akbar

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic feature of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)?

Accepted Answer

B. It focuses solely on paper-pencil tests for academic assessment. — CCE aims to move beyond rote learning and mere paper-pencil tests by adopting diverse assessment tools and techniques, including observations, projects, quizzes, group work, and self-assessment, to provide a holistic picture of student learning. Therefore, focusing solely on paper-pencil tests contradicts the comprehensive nature of CCE. CCE does aim to reduce stress, uses various tools, and integrates diagnostic/remedial teaching.

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A. It aims to reduce the stress of examinations on students.

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C. It incorporates a wide range of tools and techniques for evaluation.

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D. It emphasizes diagnostic and remedial teaching alongside regular assessment.

Question 8

Hooke's law states:

Accepted Answer

Stress ∝ strain within elastic limit — Proportionality constant is modulus (Young's, Shear, Bulk). Beyond elastic limit, permanent deformation.

Answer

F = ma

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PV = nRT

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q = mcΔT

Question 9

Sri Lanka President 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anura Kumara Dissanayake — JVP's AKD (Sept 2024).‌​‍

Answer

Gotabaya

Answer

Mahinda

Answer

Ranil

Question 10

The Peacock Throne was carried away from Delhi in 1739 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nadir Shah of Persia — Nadir Shah sacked Delhi, killed ~30,000 in qatl-e-aam, took the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor. ‌​‍Marked the effective end of Mughal power.

Answer

Babur

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Timur

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Ahmad Shah Abdali

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #308