KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #760

Question 1

SC jurisdiction types:‌​‍

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All three — Original (disputes between states/centre), Appellate, Advisory.‌​‍

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Appellate

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Advisory

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Original

Question 2

A teacher is preparing a microteaching lesson on the topic of photosynthesis. Which of the following teaching aids would best support the explanation of the process?

Accepted Answer

C. A video showing the process in real-time — The correct answer is C. A video showing the process in real-time. While a textbook chapter (A) provides detailed information, a diagram (B) offers a static visual, and a physical model (D) allows for tactile interaction, a video (C) dynamically illustrates the process, making it easier for students to understand the complex interactions involved in photosynthesis.

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A. A detailed textbook chapter

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B. A simple diagram of a plant cell

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D. A physical model of a leaf

Question 3

BT cotton has gene from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bacillus thuringiensis — cry gene — Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac for bollworms. ‌​‍Approved in India 2002. Controversy over economic and environmental effects.

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Virus

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Another plant

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Fungus

Question 4

Amoeba is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Protista — Unicellular protist.‌​‍

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Animalia

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Fungi

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Monera

Question 5

India's first indigenous 5G testbed was developed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IIT Madras-led consortium — India's first indigenous 5G testbed was developed by a multi-institute consortium led by IIT Madras.‌​‍

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ISRO

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Reliance Jio

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Airtel and Nokia

Question 6

The 8th Schedule of the Constitution deals with:‌​‍

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Official Languages — The 8th Schedule lists the official languages of India. ‌​‍Currently there are 22 languages in the 8th Schedule.

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Distribution of powers

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Tribal areas

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Salaries of officials

Question 7

A teacher wants to create an interactive learning module using ICT. Which tool would be most effective for assessing students' real-time understanding in a digital format?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning Management System (LMS) with quiz features — While all options have educational value, an LMS with quiz features allows for real-time assessment of students' understanding through quizzes and feedback mechanisms, which is the most direct method for evaluating comprehension digitally.

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A. Digital whiteboard for live demonstrations

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C. Video conferencing tools for synchronous discussions

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D. E-books for self-paced reading

Question 8

Battle of Plassey:

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1757 — 1757 — Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah. Beginning of British rule.

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1764

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1857

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1947

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the five guiding principles for curriculum development as laid down by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?

Accepted Answer

D. Promoting a rigid examination system to ensure high standards. — NCF 2005 explicitly aimed to move away from rote learning and make examinations more flexible and integrated with classroom life, not to promote a rigid system. Option D contradicts this core principle. Options A, B, and C are indeed central guiding principles of NCF 2005, focusing on holistic development and meaningful learning.

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A. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school.

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B. Ensuring that learning shifts away from rote methods.

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C. Enriching the curriculum so that it goes beyond textbooks.

Question 10

A Member of Parliament intends to move a motion to express strong disapproval of the policies of a specific Ministry within the Union Government, without necessarily seeking the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. Which of the following parliamentary devices would be most appropriate for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Censure Motion — A Censure Motion is moved to express strong disapproval of the policies or actions of a particular Minister or a group of Ministers, or a specific policy of the government. If passed, it implies severe disapproval but does not automatically lead to the resignation of the Council of Ministers. A No-Confidence Motion, in contrast, targets the entire Council of Ministers and, if passed, compels the government to resign.

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A. Adjournment Motion

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B. No-Confidence Motion

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D. Calling Attention Motion

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #760