KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #733

Question 1

India's first satellite was:

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Aryabhata — Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on 19 April 1975 by the Soviet Union from Kapustin Yar. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician.

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Bhaskara

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Rohini

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INSAT-1A

Question 2

A local self-government institution in Kerala is facing challenges related to widespread laterite soil degradation, unregulated quarrying, and an increasing dependence on non-agricultural livelihoods due to declining returns from traditional mixed farming. This institution is most likely situated within which physiographic zone?

Accepted Answer

B. Midlands — The Midlands are predominantly characterized by undulating topography and laterite soils, which are susceptible to degradation and are extensively quarried for construction. This region also sees a mix of traditional farming and cash crops like rubber and cashew, often leading to challenges in sustaining traditional livelihoods, making it distinct from the coastal lowlands or the mountainous high ranges.

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A. Lowlands

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C. High Ranges

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D. Estuarine Zones

Question 3

The theory of relativity was given by:‌​‍

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Einstein — Albert Einstein published the theory of relativity (Special 1905, General 1915). ‌​‍E=mc².

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Newton

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Bohr

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Hawking

Question 4

India's east coast is called the:‌​‍

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Coromandel Coast — Coromandel Coast = east coast of India; Malabar = SW coast; Konkan = W coast.‌​‍

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Malabar Coast

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Kanara Coast

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Konkan Coast

Question 5

Energy pyramid is always:

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Upright (10% law) — Pyramid of biomass can be inverted (marine). Pyramid of numbers can be inverted (tree with insects). Energy always upright.

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Inverted

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Can be either

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Flat

Question 6

One word: Mocking criticism via humor:‌​‍

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Satire — Satire.‌​‍

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Melodrama

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Parody

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Farce

Question 7

The Bhakti saint who wrote Abhangas in Marathi and is associated with Pandharpur was:

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Tukaram — 17th-century Varkari saint. Devotee of Vithoba of Pandharpur. Abhangas are devotional verses. Other Marathi saints: Jnaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath.

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Kabir

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Mirabai

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Surdas

Question 8

Round Table Conferences held in:

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London — Three Round Table Conferences in London (1930-32).

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Delhi

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Calcutta

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Bombay

Question 9

Procedure Established by Law from:‌​‍

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Japan — Procedure established by law (Article 21) borrowed from Japanese Constitution.‌​‍

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France

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USA

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UK

Question 10

What is a significant limitation of relying solely on summative assessments for evaluating student learning throughout an academic year?

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C. They primarily measure the outcome of learning at a specific point, often too late for intervention. — Summative assessments are designed to evaluate learning outcomes at the end of a course or unit. A significant limitation is that the results come too late to provide timely feedback for *improving* the current learning process, making interventions difficult. Options A, B, and D describe benefits typically associated with formative assessment, not summative.

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A. They provide extensive opportunities for students to revise and improve during the learning process.

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B. They offer detailed feedback that can immediately guide instructional adjustments.

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D. They encourage continuous student engagement and motivation through ongoing feedback.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #733