KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #405

Question 1

Despite the presence of the Western Ghats along India's west coast, most major Peninsular rivers flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Which geological feature primarily accounts for this dominant drainage pattern?

Accepted Answer

A. The general eastward slope of the Peninsular plateau. — The primary reason for the eastward flow of most major Peninsular rivers (like Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri) is the general eastward tilt of the Peninsular plateau. While the Western Ghats form a significant water divide, the overall slope of the land dictates that most rivers originate on the western side of the plateau and flow across its gentle eastward gradient towards the Bay of Bengal. Options B, C, and D are either secondary factors or incorrect explanations for the overall drainage pattern.

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B. The older age and extensive erosion of the Eastern Ghats.

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C. The higher average elevation of the Western Ghats compared to the Eastern Ghats.

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D. The tectonic subsidence of the Bay of Bengal basin over geological time.

Question 2

Replace with one word: 'I did not expect such childish talk from a grown-up man.'

Accepted Answer

prattle — Prattle = childish chatter.

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tamper

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ridicule

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stammer

Question 3

Gulf of Kutch marine NP:

Accepted Answer

Gujarat — Gujarat — coral reefs.

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MH

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Kerala

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TN

Question 4

The 'Spice Garden of India' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala is the 'Spice Garden of India'.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 5

Amoeba is:

Accepted Answer

Protista — Unicellular protist.

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Monera

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Fungi

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Animalia

Question 6

A teacher wants to implement Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in an English classroom. Which of the following classroom practices would be most consistent with the core tenets of CLT?

Accepted Answer

B. Students work collaboratively on a project to design a travel itinerary for a foreign visitor, presenting their plan in English. — CLT emphasizes meaningful interaction and authentic language use to achieve communicative goals. Working collaboratively on a project like designing a travel itinerary requires students to use English for a real-world purpose, fostering communicative competence. Options A, C, and D represent other methodologies like Grammar-Translation, traditional grammar teaching, and Audio-lingualism, respectively.

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A. Students spend most of the class time translating literary texts from English to their mother tongue.

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C. The teacher presents grammar rules explicitly and then provides drills for students to practice sentence structures.

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D. Students memorize dialogues and perform them without deviation, focusing on perfect pronunciation.

Question 7

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by Pharaoh:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khufu (Cheops) — Pyramid of Khufu (c. ‌​‍2560 BCE), tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years. Part of Giza complex (3 pyramids + Sphinx).

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Ramses II

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Cleopatra

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Tutankhamun

Question 8

SR Bommai case (1994):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 356 misuse — Limited Art 356 — President's Rule subject to judicial review.‌​‍

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Art 370

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Art 14

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Art 21

Question 9

Kerala sex ratio (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1084 — 1,084 — highest in India.‌​‍

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984

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1020

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1058

Question 10

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, in his autobiography, describes his early work as a:

Accepted Answer

Newspaper delivery boy — Kalam delivered newspapers in Rameswaram during World War II to support his family.

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Milk seller

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Shopkeeper

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Fisherman

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #405