KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #668

Question 1

Largest part of brain:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cerebrum — Cerebrum — cognition.‌​‍

Answer

Medulla

Answer

Pons

Answer

Cerebellum

Question 2

NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015.‌​‍

Answer

2013

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2014

Answer

2016

Question 3

Blood clotting is aided by which vitamin?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K — Vitamin K is essential for synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin).‌​‍

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin E

Question 4

K. Kelappan is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Gandhi — K. Kelappan = Kerala Gandhi. Led Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33).‌​‍

Answer

Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

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Father of Kerala

Question 5

Which statement about Han Kang (Nobel Prize in Literature 2024) is INCORRECT? ‌​‍(i) Began career in 1993 as poet (ii) Famous works: Vegetarian, Human Acts, We Do Not Part (iii) 'The Vegetarian' first published in 2017 (iv) Story of graphic designer who stops eating meat

Accepted Answer

(iii) only — 'The Vegetarian' was originally published in Korean in 2007 (English translation 2015), not 2017.‌​‍

Answer

(iv) only

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(i) only

Answer

(i) and (iv)

Question 6

Synonym of COMMENCE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence = Begin.‌​‍

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End

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Pause

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Stop

Question 7

Edakkal Caves with ancient petroglyphs are in which district?

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Edakkal Caves in Wayanad contain Stone Age petroglyphs dating back to 6000 BCE.

Answer

Idukki

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Palakkad

Answer

Kannur

Question 8

Which of the following data collection methods is least suitable for a teacher conducting action research focused on improving students' classroom behavior?

Accepted Answer

D. A single, end-of-year standardized psychological assessment administered by an external expert. — Action research emphasizes ongoing, practical, and context-specific data collection that can inform immediate adjustments. Options A, B, and C are all suitable as they provide direct, formative insights into classroom behavior from various perspectives. Option D, a single, external, standardized assessment, is less suitable because it is often summative, not immediate, and less integrated into the teacher's ongoing reflective practice.

Answer

A. Teacher observation checklists and anecdotal records.

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B. Student self-assessment rubrics for behavior.

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C. Peer observation and feedback on student interactions.

Question 9

Budget 2024 focus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Employment, MSME, middle class, Bihar/Andhra — Multiple priorities.‌​‍

Answer

Only employment

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Only rural

Answer

Only MSME

Question 10

Bekal Fort is in:

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort — largest fort in Kerala, Kasaragod district.

Answer

Kannur

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Thrissur

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #668