KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #382

Question 1

During a microteaching session on the 'Skill of Explaining', the teacher trainee effectively uses analogies, provides relevant examples, and maintains a logical flow of ideas. Which component is least directly related to enhancing the 'Skill of Explaining' among the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Varying the voice pitch and gestures frequently. — While varying voice pitch and gestures (Stimulus Variation) can help maintain student attention during an explanation, it is a separate microteaching skill. The core components of the 'Skill of Explaining' are focused on clarity, logical sequencing, appropriate language, and the use of examples and analogies to convey information effectively.

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A. Using simple and appropriate language.

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B. Ensuring continuity in statements.

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D. Explaining with suitable examples.

Question 2

Fundamental Duties in India were borrowed from the constitution of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USSR (former Soviet Union) — Tahiru 11 duties under Article 51A were modelled on Soviet Constitution's duties chapter.‌​‍

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USA

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UK

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Japan

Question 3

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mars — Mars is called the Red Planet due to the iron oxide (rust) on its surface that gives it a reddish appearance.‌​‍

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Venus

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Saturn

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Jupiter

Question 4

World War II lasted from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1939-1945 — WWII: 1939-1945. Allied vs Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan).‌​‍

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1935-1940

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1937-1943

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1941-1947

Question 5

Antonym of GATHER:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scatter — Gather ↔ scatter.‌​‍

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Collect

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Harvest

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Assemble

Question 6

Nehru Report demands:

Accepted Answer

Dominion status — Dominion status (later rejected by INC).

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Complete independence

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Pakistan

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Federation only

Question 7

An object floats in a fluid when its density is:

Accepted Answer

Less than or equal to fluid — If ρ_body ≤ ρ_fluid, body floats; else it sinks.

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Greater than fluid

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Zero

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Equal to air

Question 8

An eye specialist is a(n):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist — Ophthalmologists treat eye diseases and perform eye surgery.‌​‍

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Dentist

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Neurologist

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ENT specialist

Question 9

The English Civil War (1642-51) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament won; Charles I executed (1649) — Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarians vs Royalists. ‌​‍King Charles I beheaded 1649. Brief Republic (Commonwealth). ‌​‍Restoration 1660.

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King won

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Invasion

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Stalemate

Question 10

The Surat Split of the Congress (1907) was between:

Accepted Answer

Moderates (Gokhale) and Extremists (Tilak) — Over methods — constitutional petitioning vs passive resistance/swadeshi. Rash Behari Ghosh presided; sessions disrupted. Reunion at Lucknow 1916.

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Hindus and Muslims

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INC and League

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Farmers and Traders

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #382