KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #334

Question 1

Which of the following is a KEY characteristic that distinguishes action research from traditional educational research?

Accepted Answer

B. It involves collaboration with students, parents, and administrators — Action research is collaborative and involves stakeholders like students and parents (B), unlike traditional research, which may exclude participants. Ethical approval (A) is not always required in action research, and it is typically practitioner-led (C). The design is iterative and flexible (D), not fixed.

Answer

A. It requires approval from an ethical review board

Answer

C. It is conducted exclusively by external researchers

Answer

D. It follows a fixed, linear research design without revisions

Question 2

Choose the right article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

Accepted Answer

An — 'Apple' starts with vowel sound → 'an'.

Answer

A

Answer

The

Answer

No article

Question 3

The Indian state with the maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — UP sends 31 members to Rajya Sabha — the largest state contingent.‌​‍

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Bihar

Question 4

Indian Foreign Service HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South Block Delhi — MEA in South Block.‌​‍

Answer

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Answer

Parliament

Answer

North Block

Question 5

Deccan Plateau bounded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Vindhya — Triangular plateau bounded by Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and Vindhya/Satpura in the north.‌​‍

Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Only Western Ghats

Answer

Aravalli

Question 6

A core tenet of India's National Health Policy 2017 is to strengthen primary healthcare as the foundation for achieving universal health coverage. In this context, what is the primary expected contribution of pharmacists at the primary healthcare level, aligned with the policy's objectives?

Accepted Answer

C. Promoting rational drug use, patient counseling, and managing essential medicine supply to prevent drug resistance and ensure accessibility. — The NHP 2017 emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare, where pharmacists play a crucial role beyond mere dispensing. Their contribution includes promoting rational drug use, providing patient counseling on medication adherence and lifestyle, and ensuring efficient management of essential medicine supply. These actions are vital for preventing drug resistance, ensuring equitable access, and supporting universal health coverage, aligning with the policy's goals.

Answer

A. Focusing exclusively on drug dispensing for chronic diseases referred by specialist doctors.

Answer

B. Providing advanced diagnostic services and surgical interventions in rural health centers.

Answer

D. Directly managing large-scale epidemiological surveys and vaccine development programs.

Question 7

INS Vikrant commissioned:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — 2 September 2022 — at Cochin Shipyard.‌​‍

Answer

2021

Answer

2020

Answer

2023

Question 8

Vakkom Moulavi called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Muslim reformer. Founded Swadeshabhimani.‌​‍

Answer

Kerala Gandhi

Answer

Kerala Simham

Answer

Lincoln of Kerala

Question 9

Statements about G7 — which are correct? ‌​‍(i) Intergovernmental forum of advanced democracies (ii) USA, Canada, Russia, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK are members (iii) India invited in recent years (iv) Italy presided 2025 G7 Summit at Kananaskis

Accepted Answer

Only i & iii — G7 membership does NOT include Russia (France is member instead). ‌​‍2025 summit was in Kananaskis, hosted by Canada (not Italy).

Answer

Only ii & iv

Answer

Only i & ii

Answer

Only ii & iii

Question 10

'She is as gentle as a lamb.' This is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simile — Uses 'as ... as' for comparison = simile.‌​‍

Answer

Oxymoron

Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Hyperbole

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #334