KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #663

Question 1

The writ of 'Quo Warranto' is issued to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Question the authority of a person holding office — Quo Warranto ('by what authority') challenges the legal authority of a person holding a public office. ‌​‍It prevents usurpation of public offices.

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Release a detained person

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Command a public official to act

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Transfer a case to a higher court

Question 2

Kesari A. Balakrishna Pillai:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Journalist — Critic and journalist.‌​‍

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Politician

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Novelist

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Architect

Question 3

Kushan capital Purushapura is modern:

Accepted Answer

Peshawar — Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Taxila

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Mathura

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Kannauj

Question 4

The Nayar matrilineal (tharavad) system was historically practiced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Nayar joint family (tharavad) with matrilineal inheritance was distinctive in Kerala. ‌​‍Declined in 20th century with reforms.

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Karnataka

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Andhra Pradesh

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Tamil Nadu

Question 5

Athirappilly Falls is on:

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy River — Athirappilly Falls on Chalakudy River, Thrissur district.

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Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

Question 6

Article 21 guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to Life and Personal Liberty — Article 21: No person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.‌​‍

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Right to Equality

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Right to Education

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Right to Property

Question 7

According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which type of intelligence is most likely demonstrated by a professional athlete who excels in body coordination and movement?

Accepted Answer

B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence — Gardner's Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence refers to the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. The athlete's abilities align with this type. Options A, C, and D describe other forms of intelligence unrelated to physical coordination.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence

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C. Interpersonal Intelligence

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D. Intrapersonal Intelligence

Question 8

A high school science teacher wants to improve student engagement in practical lab sessions. He decides to implement an action research cycle. Which of the following sequences correctly represents the typical steps he would follow?

Accepted Answer

B. Planning an intervention, Acting on the plan, Observing the results, Reflecting on the process and outcomes. — The action research cycle typically follows a 'Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect' sequence. The teacher first plans an intervention based on an identified problem, then implements (acts on) it, carefully observes the effects, and finally reflects on the outcomes to inform the next cycle of improvement.

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A. Observing student behavior, Planning new activities, Reflecting on outcomes, Acting on the plan.

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C. Reflecting on past lessons, Observing student reactions, Planning a new strategy, Acting without further evaluation.

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D. Acting on a hypothesis, Planning further research, Observing external factors, Reflecting on theoretical implications.

Question 9

Article 23 prohibits:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Human trafficking and forced labour — Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour), and similar forms of forced labour.‌​‍

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Untouchability

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Child labour

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Discrimination

Question 10

James Webb Space Telescope was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 — JWST launched 25 December 2021 — the most powerful space telescope, successor to Hubble.‌​‍

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2019

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2020

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2022

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #663