KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #435

Question 1

A teacher notices that a 14-year-old student frequently seeks approval from peers and struggles to make independent decisions. Which social development milestone is this student likely still developing?

Accepted Answer

C. Autonomy — Autonomy (C) refers to the ability to make independent choices and decisions, which adolescents gradually develop. While self-concept (A), moral reasoning (B), and empathy (D) are important, the student's reliance on peer approval and lack of independent decision-making specifically point to autonomy development.

Answer

A. Self-concept

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B. Moral reasoning

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D. Empathy

Question 2

Calcitonin:

Accepted Answer

Lowers blood Ca — Produced by thyroid C cells.

Answer

Raises

Answer

No effect

Answer

Renal

Question 3

Swathi Thirunal ruled:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Musician king of Travancore (1829-46).‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Cochin

Answer

Malabar

Question 4

'Bugyals' are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alpine meadows in Garhwal Himalayas between 3000-4500 m — Bugyals are high-altitude meadows in the Garhwal Himalayas (Dayara, Gorson etc.).‌​‍

Answer

Desert dunes

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Coastal lagoons

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Rainforest undergrowth

Question 5

The minimum reservation for women in Kerala's Panchayati Raj institutions is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% — Kerala provides 50% reservation for women in local bodies, exceeding the constitutional minimum of 33% (one-third).‌​‍

Answer

25%

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33%

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40%

Question 6

Arjuna Award is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outstanding sports performance over 4 years — Arjuna Award for consistent outstanding sporting performance.‌​‍

Answer

Best coach

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Best film

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Best author

Question 7

AIIMS Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kottayam (approved) — Approved for Kottayam (under development).‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

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Planned

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TVM

Question 8

The concept of Fundamental Rights was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — Fundamental Rights were borrowed from the US Bill of Rights.‌​‍

Answer

UK

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France

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Ireland

Question 9

D Gukesh World Chess Champion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 Dec — Beat Ding Liren, Singapore Dec 2024.‌​‍

Answer

2025

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Lost

Answer

2023

Question 10

CM must be member of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Either House — Can be from either House. If not, must become member within 6 months.‌​‍

Answer

Vidhan Sabha only

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Vidhan Parishad only

Answer

No requirement

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #435