KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #471

Question 1

The 'Education Bill' by the first EMS Ministry focused on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Government control over private aided schools — The Kerala Education Bill 1957 sought state regulation of private aided schools — triggering the Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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Free technical education

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Adult literacy

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English as medium of instruction

Question 2

To foster a learning environment that supports students' intrinsic motivation, a teacher should prioritize strategies that enhance students' sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Which of the following teacher actions primarily supports a student's sense of autonomy?

Accepted Answer

B. Allowing students to choose from a range of project topics and presentation methods. — The correct answer is B. Autonomy refers to a student's feeling of control and choice over their learning. Allowing students to choose topics or methods directly enhances their sense of autonomy. Option A relates to competence, C to relatedness, and D to both competence and positive reinforcement, but B is the most direct way to support autonomy.

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A. Providing clear rubrics and consistent feedback on assignments.

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C. Organizing group activities that promote collaboration and peer support.

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D. Regularly praising students for their effort and improvement, not just their achievements.

Question 3

A.K. Antony:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM, Defence Minister — Former CM and Defence Minister.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Writer

Question 4

Synonym of METICULOUS:

Accepted Answer

Very careful — Meticulous = paying attention to detail.

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Careless

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Quick

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Lazy

Question 5

Delhi special status under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

239AA — Article 239AA — NCT Delhi.‌​‍

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371

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239

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370

Question 6

When did Gandhi break the salt law at Dandi?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 April 1930 — Gandhi made salt at Dandi beach on 6 April 1930, launching the Civil Disobedience Movement.‌​‍

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12 March 1930

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26 January 1930

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15 August 1947

Question 7

Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' because of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rice/paddy cultivation — Palakkad has the largest paddy cultivation area in Kerala, enabled by the Palakkad Gap's plains.‌​‍

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Spice cultivation

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Rubber cultivation

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Tea cultivation

Question 8

The Wagon Tragedy during the Malabar Rebellion involved:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~100 prisoners suffocating in a sealed goods train from Tirur — November 1921 — 100+ rebels packed into a goods wagon from Tirur; more than half died of suffocation.‌​‍

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A steam engine explosion

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British naval attack

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A famine

Question 9

The Sahara Desert is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Africa — The Sahara is in North Africa — the world's largest hot desert (~9.2 million sq km).‌​‍

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Asia

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South America

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Australia

Question 10

Kerala's COVID contact tracing called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala model — Kerala model of COVID-19 response praised globally.‌​‍

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Corona fighter

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Aarogya

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E-Health

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #471