KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #798

Question 1

The NEP 2020 emphasizes 'Experiential Learning' as a core pedagogical approach. Which of the following classroom activities best exemplifies this principle in a high school science classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting a virtual laboratory experiment on chemical reactions using simulation software — Experiential learning involves hands-on or interactive activities that allow students to learn by doing. Option B (virtual lab experiments) aligns best as it provides an immersive, interactive experience. Options A, C, and D rely on passive or theoretical approaches, which do not embody experiential learning principles.

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A. Memorizing the periodic table through repetitive drills

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C. Assigning textbook-based projects on environmental pollution with a 3-week deadline

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D. Writing a 500-word essay on the life cycle of a butterfly from a reference book

Question 2

Hall-Héroult process extracts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluminium (electrolysis of Al₂O₃ in molten cryolite) — Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) lowers m.p. ‌​‍from 2000°C to ~950°C. Carbon anode, steel cathode.

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Zinc

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Iron

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Copper

Question 3

Ohm's law states that V =

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I × R — Voltage = Current × Resistance (at constant temperature).

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I + R

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I / R

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I − R

Question 4

Muzhappilangad drive-in beach:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur district — drivable beach.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kasaragod

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Kochi

Question 5

Eravikulam National Park is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam NP, Idukki — largest population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr.‌​‍

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Elephants

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Tigers

Question 6

The southernmost point of the Indian mainland is:

Accepted Answer

Kanyakumari — Kanyakumari = mainland southern tip; Indira Point (Great Nicobar) = overall southernmost Indian territory.

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Indira Point

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Rameswaram

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Dhanushkodi

Question 7

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

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A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

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D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

Question 8

IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — IBC 2016 unified debtor-creditor resolution. ‌​‍Created IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) and NCLT. Major reform for cleaning up bad loans.

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2017

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2015

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2014

Question 9

Vaikom Satyagraha began on:

Accepted Answer

30 March 1924 — Vaikom Satyagraha began on 30 March 1924 demanding temple access for lower castes.

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1 November 1931

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12 November 1936

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26 January 1930

Question 10

India's foreign exchange reserves are managed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RBI — RBI manages India's forex reserves (gold + foreign currency + SDRs + IMF reserve position). ‌​‍Around $600+ billion currently.

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SEBI

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Exim Bank

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Finance Ministry

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #798