KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #461

Question 1

In which state is Balpakram National Park located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya — Meghalaya.

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Assam

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Arunachal

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Manipur

Question 2

Pellagra (3 Ds: dermatitis, diarrhoea, dementia) is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₃ (niacin) — Niacin deficiency leads to pellagra.‌​‍

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin B₆

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Vitamin B₁

Question 3

Human hearing range:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20-20,000 Hz — 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.‌​‍

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1-100 Hz

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100-50,000 Hz

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500-100,000 Hz

Question 4

Direction cosines of vector (a, b, c):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a/|v|, b/|v|, c/|v| — Sum of squares of direction cosines = 1. Angle with x, y, z axes.‌​‍

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1, 1, 1

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a², b², c²

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a, b, c

Question 5

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.‌​‍

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 6

During a science class, a teacher circulates among student groups, providing immediate verbal feedback on their experimental designs. Based on common errors observed, she decides to re-explain a critical concept the following day. This approach primarily exemplifies which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

C. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment focuses on monitoring student learning during instruction to provide ongoing feedback, allowing teachers to adjust teaching and students to improve learning. The immediate feedback and adjustment of future lessons are hallmarks of formative assessment, whereas summative assessment measures learning at the end, diagnostic identifies prior knowledge gaps, and placement determines appropriate course levels.

Answer

A. Summative Assessment

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B. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Placement Assessment

Question 7

Alluvial soil best for:

Accepted Answer

Rice and wheat — Fertile alluvium — staple crops.

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Cotton

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Coffee

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Rubber

Question 8

Republic means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elected head of state — Head of state is elected, not hereditary.‌​‍

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Hereditary head

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Oligarchy

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Monarchy

Question 9

A teacher is planning a lesson on fractions. She is considering two approaches:
1.  Start by explaining the definition of a fraction, showing examples, and demonstrating how to add and subtract them.
2.  Provide students with various shapes and ask them to divide them into equal parts, encouraging them to discover patterns and formulate their own understanding of "parts of a whole."
The first approach is more aligned with the principles of **Ausubel's meaningful verbal learning**, while the second approach is more consistent with **Bruner's discovery learning**. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the primary difference in their pedagogical implications?

Accepted Answer

A. Ausubel emphasizes direct instruction and the use of advance organizers, while Bruner advocates for active student exploration and concept formation. — Ausubel's theory promotes meaningful verbal learning through structured presentation of information, often using advance organizers and direct instruction to integrate new knowledge into existing cognitive structures. In contrast, Bruner's discovery learning emphasizes active student exploration, manipulation of materials, and inductive reasoning to construct their own understanding. Option A accurately captures this fundamental difference, while other options misrepresent their theories or attribute concepts from other theorists.

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B. Ausubel focuses on the Zone of Proximal Development, while Bruner stresses the importance of social interaction.

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C. Ausubel promotes learning through problem-solving and scaffolding, while Bruner prioritizes assimilation and accommodation.

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D. Ausubel believes learning should always be rote, whereas Bruner insists on symbolic representation as the sole mode of learning.

Question 10

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jon Fosse — Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the 2023 Literature Nobel for his plays and prose.‌​‍

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Louise Glück

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Abdulrazak Gurnah

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Annie Ernaux

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #461