KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #644

Question 1

Pakistan's nuclear tests (Chagai-I) in response to Pokhran-II were conducted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

May 1998 (28 and 30 May) — Pakistan tested 6 devices 28-30 May 1998 in Chagai Hills, Balochistan. ‌​‍Officially became nuclear state after India's Pokhran-II.

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2001

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2004

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1974

Question 2

Margamkali by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Syrian Christians (St. Thomas tradition) — Kerala Syrian Christian folk dance.‌​‍

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Muslims

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Tribals

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Hindus

Question 3

In CCE, which assessment type helps teachers identify the learning progress of students with diverse abilities in an inclusive classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. Flexible rubrics and varied assessment methods. — CCE emphasizes inclusive assessment by using flexible rubrics and varied methods (C) to accommodate diverse learning needs. Standardized tests (A) may not cater to individual differences, peer evaluations (B) are not reliable, and parent-teacher meetings (D) are not assessment tools.

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A. Standardized tests administered uniformly to all students.

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B. Peer evaluations conducted by high-achieving students.

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D. Annual parent-teacher meetings.

Question 4

India's first 5 Year Plan period:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1951-56 — 1951-1956 based on Harrod-Domar model.‌​‍

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1956-61

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1961-66

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1947-52

Question 5

A teacher finds her students struggling to apply learned concepts to real-world problems, despite scoring well in tests. Which core guiding principle of NCF 2005 is most directly violated in this scenario, and thus needs to be addressed?

Accepted Answer

A. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school. — The correct answer is A. NCF 2005 strongly advocates for connecting knowledge to life outside the school, moving beyond textbook learning to enable students to apply concepts in real-world contexts. Options B and C are related principles but are secondary to the core issue of application, which stems from the disconnect between school knowledge and external life. Option D is a broader societal goal, not directly addressing the pedagogical problem of lack of application.

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B. Ensuring learning shifts away from rote methods.

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C. Making examinations more flexible and integrated with classroom life.

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D. Nurturing an overriding identity informed by democratic polity.

Question 6

India's first green hydrogen plant in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh — NTPC set up India's first green hydrogen blending project in Andhra Pradesh.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Ladakh

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) - Urban scheme?

Accepted Answer

C. Direct cash transfer of ₹2.5 lakh to all beneficiaries — The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban includes CLSS, slum redevelopment, and AHP, but does NOT provide a direct cash transfer of ₹2.5 lakh to all beneficiaries. This amount is only applicable under specific PMAY-Rural components, not PMAY-Urban.

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A. Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for EWS/LIG

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B. In-situ slum redevelopment with private participation

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D. Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) with state governments

Question 8

Mount Everest's height is:

Accepted Answer

8,848 m — Everest is ~8,848.86 m; world's highest peak. Called Sagarmatha in Nepal, Chomolungma in Tibet.

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8,586 m

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8,611 m

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9,000 m

Question 9

Antonym of EXPAND:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shrink — Expand ↔ shrink.‌​‍

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Enlarge

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Stretch

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Grow

Question 10

'Physics ___ my favourite subject.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'Physics' (like mathematics, economics) ends in -s but is singular → 'is'.

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are

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have

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has

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #644