KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #579

Question 1

Sama Veda called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Book of melodies — Musical chants.‌​‍

Answer

Book of rituals

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Book of spells

Answer

Book of hymns

Question 2

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for significant reforms in assessment practices. Which of the following is a common emphasis in their recommendations regarding student evaluation?

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on holistic development. — The correct answer is B. Both NCF 2005 (through Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation - CCE) and NEP 2020 advocate for holistic, continuous, and formative assessments that go beyond rote memorization and evaluate a child's all-round development. Options A and C promote high-stakes, summative testing which both policies aim to reduce, while Option D suggests an unrealistic and narrow shift in assessment modalities.

Answer

A. Moving towards purely summative assessments to ensure accountability.

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C. Prioritizing high-stakes board examinations for all grades.

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D. Shifting the focus entirely from written exams to oral assessments.

Question 3

Comparative of 'little' (amount):

Accepted Answer

less — Less (amount). Smaller (size).

Answer

littler

Answer

smaller

Answer

lesser

Question 4

The partition of India was under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian Independence Act 1947 — Indian Independence Act 1947 (passed 18 July 1947) created India and Pakistan as independent dominions.‌​‍

Answer

Government of India Act 1935

Answer

Indian Councils Act 1909

Answer

Mountbatten Plan only

Question 5

India's Look East Policy (1991) became:

Accepted Answer

Act East Policy (2014 under Modi) — PV Narasimha Rao launched Look East (1991). Modi upgraded to Act East (2014) — emphasising active engagement with ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Pacific.

Answer

Look West

Answer

Look North

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Look South

Question 6

A school principal encourages her teachers to engage in action research. One teacher asks how action research differs from the typical academic research projects she learned about in college. Which of the following is the most accurate distinction?

Accepted Answer

B. Action research is conducted by practitioners to address specific problems within their immediate context, aiming for practical improvement, whereas academic research often seeks generalizable theoretical knowledge. — Action research is distinct because it is typically conducted by practitioners (like teachers) within their own specific contexts to solve immediate problems and improve practice. In contrast, traditional academic research often aims for broader theoretical understanding and generalizable findings, frequently conducted by external experts. While both involve systematic inquiry, their primary goals and immediate beneficiaries differ.

Answer

A. Action research primarily focuses on establishing cause-and-effect relationships using large sample sizes, similar to experimental research.

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C. Action research involves minimal data collection and relies mainly on intuition, while academic research uses rigorous data analysis.

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D. Action research is always externally funded and requires ethical approval from a university review board, unlike academic research.

Question 7

Catenation is most pronounced in:

Accepted Answer

C — Carbon's ability to form long chains and rings (self-linking) enables organic chemistry. Strong C-C bonds.

Answer

N

Answer

O

Answer

P

Question 8

Acid rain is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SO₂ and NO₂ — SO₂ and NO₂ from industrial emissions react with water to form sulphuric and nitric acids → acid rain (pH below 5.6).‌​‍

Answer

CO₂ only

Answer

Ozone

Answer

Methane

Question 9

The essential principles of Gandhi's idea of Satyagraha are:

Accepted Answer

All four: Self-suffering, Non-violence, Truth, Love — All four — Self-suffering (Tapasya), Non-violence (Ahimsa), Truth (Satya), and Love are core to Satyagraha.

Answer

Only ii & iii

Answer

Only ii, iii & iv

Answer

Only i, ii & iii

Question 10

Microbes in household products:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus (curd), Saccharomyces (bread, beer), Penicillium (cheese) — Fermentation makes food. ‌​‍Idli batter — Leuconostoc. Propionibacterium in Swiss cheese (holes from CO₂).

Answer

Only pathogenic

Answer

Harmful

Answer

None

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #579