KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #322

Question 1

The James–Lange Theory of emotion states that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Physiological responses occur first and produce emotional experience — James–Lange: we feel emotion because of bodily changes (e.g., we are afraid because we tremble).‌​‍

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Emotion and physical response are simultaneous

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Thoughts are responsible for emotions

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Emotion occurs first, then physiological responses

Question 2

Dattu Bhokanal is associated with which sport?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rowing — Dattu Bhokanal — Indian rower, Rio 2016 Olympian.‌​‍

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Table Tennis

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Long Jump

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Swimming

Question 3

A teacher notices a significant drop in student engagement during group activities. If the teacher decides to employ action research to address this issue, what would be the primary aim of this approach?

Accepted Answer

C. To systematically investigate the problem and implement practical solutions to improve classroom practice. — Action research is primarily focused on solving immediate, practical problems within one's own professional context. Its main aim is to improve current practice through a systematic process of investigation and intervention, rather than generating broad theoretical frameworks or publishing in academic journals as a primary goal. Option C directly reflects this practical and improvement-oriented nature.

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A. To publish findings in an academic journal for peer review.

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B. To develop a theoretical framework explaining student disengagement.

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D. To compare the effectiveness of different teaching methods across various schools.

Question 4

Wheatstone bridge balance condition:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both same — At balance, no current through galvanometer. ‌​‍Used to measure unknown resistance (metre bridge application).

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P/Q = R/S

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P × S = Q × R

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PQR = S

Question 5

Lithology studies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rocks and strata — Rock types: igneous (magma), sedimentary (deposition), metamorphic (heat/pressure). ‌​‍Rock cycle interconverts.

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Water

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Life

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Climate

Question 6

Structuralism was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Wundt and Titchener — Analyse conscious experience into basic elements via introspection. Functionalism (William James): purpose of behavior.

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Freud

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Watson

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James

Question 7

In Bohr's model of the atom, electrons revolve in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fixed circular orbits with quantised energy — Bohr (1913) postulated quantised, stable circular orbits to explain hydrogen's spectrum.‌​‍

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Elliptical orbits only

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Cloud-like regions

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Random paths

Question 8

In an English language classroom primarily employing the Audio-lingual Method, what would be the teacher's most prominent role during a typical lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Modeling correct pronunciation and grammatical patterns for students to mimic and repeat. — The Audio-lingual Method emphasizes habit formation through repetition and mimicry. Therefore, the teacher's role is primarily to model and lead drills, ensuring students accurately reproduce language patterns. Options A and B describe roles more typical of CLT, while D is characteristic of the Grammar-Translation Method.

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A. Acting as a facilitator, guiding students to discover language rules inductively.

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B. Providing minimal input and encouraging students to generate original, creative texts.

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D. Primarily focusing on explaining complex grammatical structures and vocabulary in the students' native language.

Question 9

Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port is near which city?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at Nhava Sheva is near Mumbai and is India's largest container port.

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Chennai

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Kolkata

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Visakhapatnam

Question 10

President's Rule in a state under Article 356 is officially called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Emergency (Constitutional) — Article 356 imposes President's Rule when state government cannot function.‌​‍

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Financial Emergency

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Central Rule

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National Emergency

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #322