KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #436

Question 1

When I saw my old friend, I was ___

Accepted Answer

delighted — 'Delighted' (past participle as adjective expressing feeling).

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delightful

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delight

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delighting

Question 2

Banasura Sagar Dam is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 3

Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror) is a GI-tagged product from which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Aranmula Kannadi, made of a special metal alloy, is a GI-tagged heritage craft from Aranmula in Pathanamthitta.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

Question 4

Sree Narayana Guru's seminal philosophy of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical statement in early 20th-century Kerala. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the *primary objective* of this philosophy in the context of the prevailing social hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

C. To challenge the hierarchical caste system and promote spiritual equality and universalism among all human beings. — Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy directly challenged the discriminatory caste system prevalent in Kerala by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby promoting universalism over sectarian divisions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent his core objectives, which were focused on social upliftment through spiritual equality and reform within society, not forming new sects, abolishing religion entirely, or promoting conversions to other faiths as a primary solution.

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A. To advocate for the complete abolition of all religious practices and institutions.

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B. To establish a new, unified Hindu sect under his direct spiritual leadership.

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D. To encourage the conversion of lower-caste individuals to Abrahamic religions for social upliftment.

Question 5

The Suez Canal connects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean and Red Sea — The Suez Canal (Egypt) connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, shortening Europe-Asia shipping.‌​‍

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Atlantic and Pacific

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Black Sea and Caspian

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North Sea and Baltic

Question 6

The archaeological report Cunningham's ASI (1861) began under Viceroy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canning — Archaeological Survey of India founded 1861 with Alexander Cunningham as first DG. ‌​‍Re-organised under Curzon (Marshall as DG, 1902) — discovered Harappan sites 1920s.

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Hastings

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Dalhousie

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Curzon

Question 7

They ___ football since morning.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have been playing — 'Since morning' = Present Perfect Continuous: have been + V-ing.‌​‍

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play

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played

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are play

Question 8

Nylon 6,6 is made from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hexamethylenediamine + adipic acid — Condensation polymer (polyamide). ‌​‍Named after 6+6 carbons. Strong, elastic — used in ropes, clothing.

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Ethylene

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Isoprene

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Styrene

Question 9

Black soil is found in ___ district of Kerala.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Black soil patches exist in Chittur taluk of Palakkad.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Wayanad

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Kollam

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes a defining characteristic of action research when applied in a classroom setting, distinguishing it from traditional academic research?

Accepted Answer

C. It is an iterative, cyclical process focused on solving immediate, practical problems within the researcher's own context. — Action research is characterized by its iterative and cyclical nature, involving continuous cycles of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Its primary purpose is to address and improve specific, practical problems within the researcher's immediate environment (e.g., a classroom), rather than seeking broad generalizations or being conducted by external experts. It often employs a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, not exclusively quantitative ones.

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A. It primarily aims to generalize findings to a larger population of schools and students.

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B. It is typically conducted by external researchers with minimal involvement from the classroom teacher.

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D. It relies exclusively on quantitative data collection methods to ensure statistical validity.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #436