KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #489

Question 1

The 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yanjam' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a flagship initiative of the Kerala government. Which of the following best describes its overarching objective?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform government schools into centers of excellence and bring back students from private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission's core aim is to enhance the quality and infrastructure of government schools, making them attractive alternatives to private schools. This initiative seeks to improve educational standards and increase enrollment by fostering public confidence in government institutions. Options A, B, and D represent either existing provisions, specific sub-components, or objectives not central to this particular mission's overarching goal.

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A. To provide free education up to the university level for all students.

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B. To establish new government schools in every panchayat across the state.

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D. To introduce a uniform curriculum and grading system for all public and private schools.

Question 2

Microplastics are:

Accepted Answer

Tiny plastic particles <5 mm, polluting waterways and food chain — Microplastics (<5 mm) from breakdown of larger plastics or microbeads enter oceans and human food.

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Very small functional devices

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Plastic recycled into microchips

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Biodegradable

Question 3

G20 Delhi Declaration theme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Earth, One Family, One Future — Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'The World is One Family'.‌​‍

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Make in India

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Digital India

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Skill India

Question 4

Seismic waves — P waves are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Faster (primary, compressional, through solid & liquid) — S (secondary, shear) don't travel through liquid — shadow zone proves Earth's outer core is liquid. ‌​‍Surface waves (Rayleigh, Love) cause most damage.

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Same speed

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Surface only

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Slower

Question 5

A school has recently invested in smartboards and tablets for all classrooms. What is the MOST crucial factor for the successful and effective integration of these ICT tools into the daily teaching-learning process?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing comprehensive training and ongoing support for teachers on how to utilize these tools effectively. — While infrastructure and content are important, the most crucial factor for successful ICT integration is empowering teachers with the necessary skills and confidence. Comprehensive training and continuous support ensure that teachers can effectively leverage these tools, preventing them from being underutilized or misused.

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A. Ensuring all classrooms have high-speed internet connectivity.

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C. Developing digital content specifically tailored for the school's curriculum.

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D. Mandating teachers to use ICT tools for at least one period daily.

Question 6

Sabarimala temple is dedicated to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyappan — Lord Ayyappan — located in Pathanamthitta district.‌​‍

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Vishnu

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Murugan

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Shiva

Question 7

Albinism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lack of melanin — Genetic melanin deficiency.‌​‍

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Vitamin deficiency

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Excess melanin

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Protein

Question 8

Pygmy Hog:

Accepted Answer

Assam — Assam Manas.

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Arunachal

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WB

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Manipur

Question 9

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the UN in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — UN adopted the 2030 Agenda with 17 SDGs in September 2015.‌​‍

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2010

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2020

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2000

Question 10

Correctly punctuated sentence:

Accepted Answer

What's your name? — Interrogative + apostrophe in 'What's' (What is).

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Whats your name

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Whats your name.

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What's your name!

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #489