KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #398

Question 1

Which among the following is a primary social group?

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A. Family — Primary social groups are characterized by close, intimate, face-to-face relationships and long-term associations. The family fits this definition as it involves deep emotional bonds and continuous interaction, unlike other groups which are more formal or secondary in nature.

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B. Professional Association

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C. Political Party

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D. Religious Institution

Question 2

Urbanisation in India:

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Increasing (~35% urban in 2021 census projection) — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata as megacities. Migration, slum growth, informal economy challenges.

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Declining

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Zero

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100%

Question 3

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves — reference: Wayanad petroglyphs dated to:

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Bronze Age (~6000 BCE) — Edakkal rock engravings are associated with the Neolithic–Bronze Age transition.

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Harappan Phase

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Sangam Age

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Medieval period

Question 4

The southwest monsoon in Kerala typically arrives in which of the following months, marking the beginning of the rainy season in the state?

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B. May — The southwest monsoon usually arrives in Kerala in the first week of June, signaling the onset of the rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers occur in May, the sustained monsoon rains begin in June. April is generally dry, and July marks the peak of the monsoon rather than its arrival.

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A. April

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C. June

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D. July

Question 5

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka' scheme, which of the following services is NOT covered for eligible beneficiaries in Kerala?

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C. Reimbursement for OPD consultations in private hospitals — Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka primarily covers inpatient hospitalization expenses including secondary and tertiary care, with pre-existing diseases covered after a 30-day waiting period. OPD consultations and transport allowances are not included in the scheme's coverage. Distractors A and B are partially correct but do not fully represent exclusions, while D is a common misconception.

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A. Treatment for pre-existing diseases after a waiting period of 30 days

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B. Coverage for both secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations

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D. Provision for transport allowance for economically weaker sections

Question 6

Political Party internal democracy:

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No law — No enforceable law; ECI guidelines.

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Mandatory

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Voluntary

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Law specifies

Question 7

Which is the longest beach in India?‌​‍

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Marina (Chennai) — Marina Beach (~6 km) is the longest urban beach in India and second longest in the world.‌​‍

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Varkala

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Gopalpur

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Kovalam

Question 8

Who was the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly?

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Rajendra Prasad — Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946.

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B. R. Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Sachchidananda Sinha

Question 9

A teacher observes that a student struggles with understanding a concept despite multiple explanations. Which type of assessment should the teacher use to identify the root cause of the difficulty?

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B. Diagnostic assessment — Diagnostic assessment is used to identify specific learning difficulties or gaps in understanding. It is conducted before or during instruction to help teachers adjust their methods. Summative assessment evaluates learning outcomes, formative assessment provides ongoing feedback, and aptitude assessment measures potential rather than current understanding.

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A. Summative assessment

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C. Formative assessment

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D. Aptitude assessment

Question 10

Kerala Kalamandalam was founded by:

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Vallathol Narayana Menon — Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 to promote Kerala's classical arts.

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K. V. Krishna Menon

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E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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K. Kelappan

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #398