KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #484

Question 1

Synonym of ACQUIESCE:

Accepted Answer

Agree passively — Accept without protest.

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Refuse

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Fight

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Question

Question 2

Pampa river length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

176 km — 176 km — third longest in Kerala.‌​‍

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144 km

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209 km

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244 km

Question 3

Golden Revolution:

Accepted Answer

Fruits/horticulture — Horticulture boost.

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Wheat

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Rice

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Cotton

Question 4

Most abundant gas in air:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N₂ — Nitrogen ~78%.‌​‍

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O₂

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CO₂

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Ar

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).

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is

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are

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was

Question 6

A primary school teacher finds that transitions between different activities, such as moving from story time to art class, are often chaotic and lead to significant loss of instructional time. To improve this, the teacher should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing clear, consistent, and practiced routines for all transitions. — Clear and consistent routines are crucial for smooth transitions, helping students understand expectations and move between activities efficiently without confusion or disruption. While unstructured play has its benefits, it won't solve chaotic transitions, and a loud signal alone doesn't teach the 'how' of transitioning effectively.

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A. Increasing the complexity of activities to challenge students more.

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B. Incorporating more unstructured free play time into the daily schedule.

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C. Using a loud whistle or bell to signal the end of one activity and the start of another.

Question 7

India's Paralympics 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29 medals (record) — 29 medals — record.‌​‍

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20

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50

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10

Question 8

Synonym of TRUCULENT:

Accepted Answer

Aggressive — Eager to fight.

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Peaceful

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Gentle

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Calm

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. It is used to certify learning and assign grades at the end of a course. — Summative assessment's main purpose is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit or course by comparing it against a standard or benchmark, often leading to certification or grading. Options A and D describe formative assessment, which focuses on ongoing feedback and process improvement, while option C describes diagnostic assessment, used to identify prior knowledge or specific learning difficulties.

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A. It provides ongoing feedback for instructional adjustments.

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C. It helps identify specific learning difficulties at the beginning of a unit.

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D. It focuses on improving the learning process during instruction.

Question 10

A new educational policy initiative is launched by the state government, aiming to integrate digital learning modules across all public schools. Which of the following officials is primarily responsible for the overall strategic planning, implementation oversight, and coordination of this initiative across the entire school education system in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Director of General Education (DGE) — The Director of General Education (DGE) is the executive head of the school education department, responsible for the overall administration, implementation of policies, and supervision of various directorates under it. While the Minister sets policy and the Principal Secretary provides administrative leadership at the secretariat level, the DGE ensures the practical execution and coordination of such large-scale initiatives across the state's schools.

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A. Minister for Education

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B. Principal Secretary, General Education Department

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D. State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #484