KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #582

Question 1

Chattampi Swamikal belonged to which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Chattampi Swamikal (1853-1924) was born near Thiruvananthapuram and was a prominent social reformer.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

Question 2

Maratha Empire was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shivaji Maharaj (coronation 1674, Raigad) — Chhatrapati Shivaji (1630-80) founded Maratha state. ‌​‍Innovative guerrilla warfare, naval forts. Coronation at Raigad 6 June 1674.

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Balaji Vishwanath

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Baji Rao I

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Shahu

Question 3

The bulk modulus of a gas undergoing isothermal compression is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

P — Isothermal: B = P. ‌​‍Adiabatic: B = γP. Solids ~10¹¹ Pa; liquids ~10⁹; gases ~10⁵.

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0

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γP

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∞

Question 4

Which amendment added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. ‌​‍The original Preamble did not contain these words.

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1st Amendment

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44th Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 5

The primary purpose of a classroom teacher engaging in action research is to:

Accepted Answer

C. Systematically investigate and improve their own teaching practices and student learning within their specific classroom context. — Action research is practitioner-led and aims for immediate, context-specific improvement in teaching and learning. Its focus is on the teacher's own practice and students, rather than generating universal theories or publishing for a wider academic audience. Comparing performance is an evaluation activity, not the core purpose of improving practice itself through research.

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A. Publish findings in high-impact educational journals.

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B. Develop universal educational theories applicable across diverse settings.

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D. Compare their students' academic performance against district-wide benchmarks.

Question 6

The Roman Republic was founded in:

Accepted Answer

509 BCE — Rome founded 753 BCE (traditional), kingdom → Republic 509 BCE (overthrow of Tarquin) → Empire 27 BCE (Augustus).

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753 BCE

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44 BCE

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27 BCE

Question 7

Pazhassi Raja's guerrilla war:

Accepted Answer

1793-1805 — Fought British in Malabar.

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1857

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1700

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1947

Question 8

James Prinsep deciphered Brahmi script in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1837 — Prinsep (East India Company) deciphered Brahmi 1837 — unlocked Ashokan edicts. ‌​‍Pivotal for Indian archaeology.

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1857

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1949

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1920

Question 9

The Indian law that deals with cyber crimes is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Information Technology (IT) Act 2000 — IT Act 2000 (amended 2008) covers electronic commerce, cybercrime, digital signatures.‌​‍

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RTI Act

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Contract Act

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Income Tax Act

Question 10

Which services does the UMANG app provide under Digital India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

e-Governance services on mobile — UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) provides access to multiple government services via a single app.‌​‍

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Digital land records only

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AI chatbot assistance

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Unified payment interface

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #582