KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #676

Question 1

The chief architect of the Taj Mahal is believed to be:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ustad Ahmad Lahauri — Ustad Ahmad Lahauri (Ahmad Lahore) is widely cited as the chief architect.‌​‍

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Mir Abdul Karim

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Makramat Khan

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Ustad Isa

Question 2

Rapid urbanization in Kerala has led to significant social changes. From a community health standpoint, which of the following is a direct and commonly observed health challenge associated with this sociological phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

C. A rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and lifestyle disorders among the urban population. — Rapid urbanization often leads to significant shifts in lifestyle, including more sedentary habits, dietary changes, increased stress, and environmental pollution. These factors commonly contribute to a rise in non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. While sanitation might improve, the overall context often shifts disease burden. Access to traditional healthcare may decrease, and joint family systems often weaken in urban settings.

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A. Increased prevalence of communicable diseases due to improved sanitation infrastructure.

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B. Enhanced and equitable access to traditional healthcare systems for all residents.

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D. Strengthening of joint family systems and informal social support networks.

Question 3

Transformer works on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AC only — Electromagnetic induction. Changes voltage.‌​‍

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Neither

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Both

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DC only

Question 4

Humayun's tomb style:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mughal garden tomb — First major Mughal garden tomb. Delhi.‌​‍

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Buddhist

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Dravidian

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Gothic

Question 5

Rule of Law:

Accepted Answer

UK (Dicey) — Dicey's concept from UK.

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US

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Ireland

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France

Question 6

Which 5E learning phase is most directly associated with the constructivist strategy of 'scaffolding' through questioning?

Accepted Answer

C. Explain — The 'Explain' phase uses scaffolding through questioning to clarify new understanding. Distractors like 'Explore' are wrong because they focus on discovery, not clarification through questioning.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Elaborate

Question 7

Which of the following factors is most likely to influence an adolescent's decision to engage in risky behaviors like substance use or reckless driving?

Accepted Answer

C. Peer pressure and the need for social acceptance — Adolescents are highly susceptible to peer influence due to their developmental stage, where social acceptance becomes critical. While parental monitoring (A) and prosocial peer groups (B) can reduce risk-taking, the strongest driver of risky behaviors is often peer pressure (C). Option D is unrelated to risk-taking behaviors.

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A. High level of parental monitoring and strict discipline

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B. Presence of a strong peer group with prosocial values

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D. Consistent academic performance and extracurricular involvement

Question 8

The first railway line in India ran between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bombay-Thane — First railway: Bombay (Bori Bunder) to Thane, 16 April 1853, 34 km.‌​‍

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Delhi-Agra

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Madras-Arcot

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Calcutta-Howrah

Question 9

Robert Merton's strain theory explains deviance as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Result of disconnect between cultural goals (e.g., wealth) and structural means to achieve them — Merton: 5 adaptations to strain — conformity, innovation (crime), ritualism, retreatism, rebellion.‌​‍

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Boredom

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Genetics

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Random

Question 10

One word: Words spelled same, pronounced differently:

Accepted Answer

Homograph — Homograph.

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Homophone

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Synonym

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Antonym

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #676