KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #475

Question 1

The unit of electric charge:

Accepted Answer

Coulomb — Coulomb (C) is the SI unit of electric charge.

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Ampere

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Joule

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Tesla

Question 2

In NEP 2020, the term 'Multidisciplinary Education' refers to:

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating knowledge from various disciplines to address real-world problems — NEP 2020 promotes multidisciplinary education to foster critical thinking and problem-solving by integrating knowledge from different fields, rather than isolating subjects or emphasizing vocational training alone.

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A. Teaching multiple languages simultaneously

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C. Focusing exclusively on STEM subjects

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D. Encouraging students to pursue only vocational courses

Question 3

During a quiet reading activity, a teacher notices two students whispering and giggling at the back of the classroom. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial response to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the entire class?

Accepted Answer

C. Moving closer to the students and making eye contact with a calm expression. — Moving closer (proximity control) and making eye contact are non-verbal cues that effectively address minor misbehavior without disrupting the entire class or escalating the situation. Publicly scolding or assigning detention immediately are overreactions for a minor initial disruption, while ignoring it might allow the behavior to escalate.

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A. Immediately stopping the class and publicly scolding the students.

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B. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

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D. Assigning both students a detention slip without any prior warning.

Question 4

William Logan wrote:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar Manual — Malabar Manual (1887).‌​‍

Answer

Indulekha

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Ramacharitam

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Narayaneeyam

Question 5

Sabarimala SC Verdict (2018):

Accepted Answer

Allowed all women — All age women allowed; issue under review by larger bench.

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Banned all

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Restricted

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No change

Question 6

Synonym of HETEROGENEOUS:

Accepted Answer

Diverse — Varied.

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Uniform

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Same

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Identical

Question 7

One-word substitute for the killing of women and girls because of their gender:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Femicide — Femicide = gender-based killing of women.‌​‍

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Filicide

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Foeticide

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Fratricide

Question 8

Venice of the East:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Kumarakom

Question 9

Largest producer of tea:

Accepted Answer

China — China (India second).

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India

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Kenya

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Sri Lanka

Question 10

Art 43 directs:

Accepted Answer

Living wage for workers — Just and humane conditions of work.

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Nuclear family

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Free education

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Religious freedom

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #475