KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #358

Question 1

Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy influenced which leader most prominently:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. — Mandela and MLK Jr. ‌​‍explicitly cited Gandhi's non-violent resistance as inspiration. Also Cesar Chavez, Aung San Suu Kyi, Dalai Lama, etc.

Answer

Hitler

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Stalin

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Mao

Question 2

BJP's 2024 strategy surprise:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UP loss, coalition dependence — Expected 400+, got 240.‌​‍

Answer

Landslide

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Expected

Answer

Solo majority

Question 3

Currency of UK:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling — Pound Sterling (£).‌​‍

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Euro

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Franc

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Dollar

Question 4

'Close the window' — change into Passive Voice:

Accepted Answer

Let the window be closed. — Imperative passive → 'Let + object + be + past participle'.

Answer

Let the window has been closed.

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Let the window shall be closed.

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Let the window should be closed.

Question 5

Osmotic pressure π:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

π = CRT (van't Hoff equation) — Colligative property. ‌​‍Isotonic solutions have same π. Saline IV fluid is isotonic with blood.

Answer

π = RT

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π = V/T

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π = P

Question 6

During a science lesson, a teacher asks students to create a concept map explaining the water cycle and then walks around observing their work, providing immediate verbal feedback and suggestions for improvement. This activity is a prime example of:

Accepted Answer

C. A formative assessment technique. — This scenario perfectly illustrates formative assessment, where the teacher monitors student understanding during the learning process and provides immediate, actionable feedback to guide improvement. Summative assessments typically occur at the end of a learning period for grading, while diagnostic assessments are used before instruction. It is not a standardized test but a classroom-based activity.

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A. A high-stakes summative assessment.

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B. A diagnostic assessment to identify prior knowledge.

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D. A standardized achievement test.

Question 7

Rh factor named after:

Accepted Answer

Rhesus monkey — Discovered in Rhesus monkey blood.

Answer

Rhine river

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Rh bacteria

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Rhodium

Question 8

Which of these is NOT an input device?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Printer — Printer is an output device — it produces output from the computer. ‌​‍Keyboard, Mouse, and Scanner send data TO the computer (input).

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

Question 9

The SNDP Yogam was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1903 — SNDP Yogam was founded in 1903 by Dr. ‌​‍Palpu with Sree Narayana Guru's blessings.

Answer

1888

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1907

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1914

Question 10

Which traveller from Italy visited the Vijayanagara empire and left detailed accounts?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nicolo Conti — Nicolo Conti (15th C) visited Vijayanagara; Portuguese chroniclers Paes and Nuniz came later.‌​‍

Answer

Fernao Nuniz

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Domingo Paes

Answer

Marco Polo

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #358