KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #752

Question 1

Synonym of PROWESS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Skill — Outstanding skill.‌​‍

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Cowardice

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Weakness

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Ignorance

Question 2

During a microteaching session focused on developing the 'Skill of Questioning,' a teacher trainee effectively demonstrates the skill by:

Accepted Answer

B. Posing questions that stimulate higher-order thinking and waiting for responses. — The 'Skill of Questioning' in microteaching emphasizes asking appropriate questions, varying question types, and allowing sufficient wait time for student responses to encourage deeper thinking. Option A relates to the 'Skill of Explaining' or 'Illustrating,' option C to 'Classroom Management,' and option D to the 'Skill of Closure,' all distinct microteaching skills.

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A. Using a variety of visual aids to explain complex concepts.

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C. Maintaining a firm voice and disciplined classroom atmosphere throughout the lesson.

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D. Summarizing the main points of the lesson at the end of the session.

Question 3

Planet closest to Sun:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Mercury.‌​‍

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Venus

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Mars

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Earth

Question 4

Longest bone in human body:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Femur (thigh) — Smallest: stapes (ear). Strongest: femur. Total bones in adult: 206.‌​‍

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Fibula

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Tibia

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Humerus

Question 5

Triumvirate of Malayalam poetry (Kavithrayam):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumaran Asan, Vallathol, Ulloor — Asan, Vallathol, Ulloor — Kavithrayam.‌​‍

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Basheer, MT, OV Vijayan

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Changampuzha, Idasseri, P. Bhaskaran

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None

Question 6

Coir industry in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — Kerala's coir hub.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 7

Literacy rate of Kerala (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

93.91% — 93.91% — highest literacy rate among Indian states.‌​‍

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90.86%

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88.72%

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95.06%

Question 8

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the establishment of which type of institutions to foster excellence in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) — MERUs are proposed to be institutions of global standards, focusing on multidisciplinary education and high-quality research. The other options are either too narrow (TTIs, VTCs) or already exist (Central Universities) and do not align with the NEP 2020's vision for higher education.

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A. Central Universities

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C. Technical Training Institutes (TTIs)

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D. Vocational Training Centers (VTCs)

Question 9

The Battle of Talikota (1565), which ended Vijayanagara's greatness, was fought against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Deccan Sultanates alliance — Vijayanagara was defeated by the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golconda, Bidar) at Talikota.‌​‍

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The Portuguese

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The Marathas

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The Mughals

Question 10

Which Malayalam poet was honored by the British prince in 1922?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumaranasan — Kumaranasan was honored with 'Mahakavi' title by Prince of Wales in 1922.‌​‍

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Changampuzha Krishnapillai

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #752