KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #672

Question 1

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour, awarded for significant contributions to Malayalam literature. Which of the following statements regarding this award is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. M. T. Vasudevan Nair was the first recipient of this award. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is indeed named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan and presented by the Kerala Government's Department of Cultural Affairs. The current cash prize is ₹5,00,000. However, the first recipient of this prestigious award in 1993 was Sooranad Kunjan Pillai, not M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who received it in 1995.

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A. It is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, considered the father of the Malayalam language.

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B. The award is instituted and presented by the Kerala State Government's Department of Cultural Affairs.

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C. The cash prize associated with the award is currently ₹5,00,000.

Question 2

Which of the following awards is NOT conferred by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for higher education in India?

Accepted Answer

D. Kerala State Award for Higher Education — The correct answer is option D, the Kerala State Award for Higher Education, as it is not an award by the UGC but by the Government of Kerala. Options A, B, and C are all UGC-recognized national awards for educational excellence.

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A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy

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B. Visitor's Award for Best University

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C. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Award

Question 3

Kerala's famous festival calendar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — started 825 CE.‌​‍

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Saka era

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Vikram samvat

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Hijri

Question 4

Cochin Shipyard Ltd:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PSU, largest shipyard — Major PSU.‌​‍

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Private

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Defence only

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Small

Question 5

UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regional air connectivity — UDAN is a regional connectivity scheme to make air travel affordable and connect underserved airports.‌​‍

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Waterways

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Bullet trains

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Electric buses

Question 6

A teacher observes that a new student is quiet, withdrawn, and frequently looks anxious, avoiding eye contact and group activities. Before focusing on academic performance, the teacher prioritizes building a trusting relationship with the student and ensuring they feel safe and accepted in the classroom. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs is the teacher primarily addressing?

Accepted Answer

B. Love and belonging needs and Safety needs — Feeling safe (Safety needs) and accepted by peers and the teacher (Love and belonging needs) are foundational psychological needs in Maslow's hierarchy. These must be met before a student can fully engage in higher-level learning or self-esteem development.

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A. Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs

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C. Physiological needs and Esteem needs

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D. Self-actualization needs and Physiological needs

Question 7

Lothal was a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dockyard — Ancient dockyard in Gujarat.‌​‍

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Fort

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Temple town

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Capital

Question 8

Kharif crops:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monsoon — rice, maize, cotton — Sown with monsoon.‌​‍

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Dry

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Only wheat

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Winter

Question 9

Aspirational Districts Programme was launched by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog — NITI Aayog launched the Aspirational Districts Programme in 2018 to rapidly transform 112 underdeveloped districts.‌​‍

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Home Ministry

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Finance Ministry

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RBI

Question 10

Bajirao I's reign:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1720-1740 — Greatest Peshwa (1720-1740).‌​‍

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1740-1761

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1707-1720

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1761-1800

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #672