KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #477

Question 1

The 'Dhanwantari Award' is a prestigious award presented in India to individuals for their significant contributions in which of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

C. Medical Sciences and Healthcare — The Dhanwantari Award is a prestigious recognition in India specifically dedicated to honouring individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the fields of medical sciences and healthcare. Named after Dhanwantari, the Hindu God of medicine, it acknowledges excellence in clinical practice, research, and public health, distinguishing it from awards in sports, literature, or environmental conservation.

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A. Sports and Athletics

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B. Literature and Arts

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D. Environmental Conservation

Question 2

A student misinterprets the phrase 'the cat sat on the mat' as 'the mat sat on the cat.' Which of Bruner's modes of representation is the student primarily using in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Symbolic representation (language-based). — Bruner's iconic mode involves visual or image-based understanding, and misinterpreting the subject-object relationship in a sentence suggests the student is relying on a literal or visual interpretation of the words rather than their symbolic meaning. Enactive (A) involves physical action, symbolic (C) involves abstract language rules, and concrete operational (D) is Piaget's concept, not Bruner's.

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A. Enactive representation (action-based).

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B. Iconic representation (image-based).

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D. Concrete operational representation (logical thinking).

Question 3

The Central Himalayas are also known as:

Accepted Answer

Nepal Himalayas — Central Himalayas lie mostly in Nepal — hence Nepal Himalayas.

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Kashmir Himalayas

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Assam Himalayas

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Kumaon Himalayas

Question 4

Which of the following are novels by Jane Austen?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park — Early 19th century English gentry life. ‌​‍Novels of manners. Unsparing social commentary with irony.

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1984

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War and Peace

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Dracula

Question 5

Melanin:‌​‍

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Skin pigment — Skin/hair/eye colour pigment.‌​‍

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Enzyme

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Protein

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Vitamin

Question 6

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Statutory — State vigilance agency.

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Political

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Administrative

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None

Question 7

In a Kerala government school where Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is implemented, a student scored 'high' in formative assessment rubrics for 'Teamwork and Collaboration'. Which summative component does this directly relate to?

Accepted Answer

B. Grading in co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' under CCE — Co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' (rubrics: collaboration, empathy) are evaluated using formative data (observations, projects). Summative grades in written exams are NOT directly linked to formative teamwork scores.

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A. Summative grades in final examination based solely on written marks

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on rote memorisation

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D. Standardised evaluation conducted as a state-level test

Question 8

Operation Flood (White Revolution):‌​‍

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Dairy development; India → largest milk producer (led by Kurien, Amul) — NDDB, 1970. Cooperatives (Anand model). India produces ~22% of world milk.‌​‍

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Rice

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Tea

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Water harvest

Question 9

UIDAI was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2009 — UIDAI was established in 2009. Nandan Nilekani was the first chairman.‌​‍

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2006

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2012

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2015

Question 10

A sub-centre is responsible for providing healthcare services to a population of up to how many individuals?

Accepted Answer

B. 5,000 — The correct answer is B. 5,000. A sub-centre is the most peripheral and first contact point between the primary healthcare system and the community, serving a population of up to 5,000. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the standard population coverage of a sub-centre.

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A. 3,000

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C. 10,000

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D. 15,000

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #477