KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #478

Question 1

The strip of land between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea is called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Konkan-Malabar Coast — The western coast comprises Konkan (north) and Malabar (south) coastal plains.‌​‍

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Coromandel Coast

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Northern Circars

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Utkal Plain

Question 2

Art 41 directs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to work, education, public assistance — In cases of unemployment, old age, sickness.‌​‍

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Right to travel

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Right to property

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Right to vote

Question 3

Number of significant figures in 0.00230 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — Leading zeros are not significant; trailing zero after decimal is. ‌​‍2, 3, 0 → three sig figs.

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6

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2

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5

Question 4

The Krishna river originates at:

Accepted Answer

Mahabaleshwar (Western Ghats) — Krishna starts at Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra; flows east into Bay of Bengal.

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Amarkantak

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Brahmagiri

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Gangotri

Question 5

What was the first compound made from noble gases, which were previously called inert gases?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

XePtF₆ (Bartlett 1962) — Then XeF₂, XeF₄, XeF₆, XeO₃. ‌​‍Only Kr, Xe, Rn compounds known. He, Ne, Ar truly inert.

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He₂

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ArF

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XeF₂

Question 6

Antonym of PEACE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

War — Peace ↔ war.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Harmony

Question 7

Figure of speech in 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' (Shakespeare):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxymoron / Paradox — Contradictory terms juxtaposed — oxymoron; the whole line is a paradox.‌​‍

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Metaphor

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Metonymy

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Simile

Question 8

Reported speech: 'Which country do you come from?' said Ram.

Accepted Answer

Ram asked which country I came from — Reported question: pronoun shift (you→I), tense back-shift (do come → came).

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Ram asked which country you came from

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Ram asked which country I am coming from

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Ram asked which country are you coming from

Question 9

A primary school teacher wants to teach students about different types of fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their colors, shapes, and textures. Which of the following teaching aids would be most appropriate for this lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Real fruits and vegetables or realistic models. — Real fruits and vegetables (or realistic models) provide a multi-sensory learning experience, allowing students to see, touch, and even smell the items. This direct interaction is crucial for understanding colors, shapes, and textures effectively in primary grades, offering a richer experience than purely visual aids like flashcards or digital images.

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A. Flashcards with pictures of fruits and vegetables.

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B. A projector displaying images from a digital library.

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D. An educational video showcasing a farm and harvesting process.

Question 10

Who directed the 2024 film Aadujeevitham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chauri Chaura incident — On 5 February 1922, protesters at Chauri Chaura (UP) burned a police station killing 22 policemen — Gandhi called off the movement.‌​‍

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Kakori robbery

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Dandi March

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #478