KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #825

Question 1

When selecting a new set of digital teaching aids for a school, which of the following criteria should be given the LEAST priority if the primary goal is to enhance fundamental subject understanding across various disciplines?

Accepted Answer

D. The aids' ability to replace the teacher's direct instruction entirely. — Effective digital teaching aids are designed to supplement and enrich the teacher's instruction, not to replace it entirely, as the human element in teaching remains crucial for guidance, motivation, and personalized feedback. While curriculum alignment, user-friendliness, and cost are vital considerations, aiming for complete teacher replacement is not a sound pedagogical goal.

Answer

A. Alignment with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

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B. User-friendliness and accessibility for both teachers and students.

Answer

C. Cost-effectiveness and long-term maintenance requirements.

Question 2

The Bhakti movement saint Kabir is associated with which religious synthesis?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hindu–Islamic (Nirguna Bhakti) — Kabir preached Nirguna Bhakti combining Hindu and Islamic ideas; he was a disciple of Ramananda.‌​‍

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Hindu–Jain

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Hindu–Buddhist

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Sikh only

Question 3

Cherrapunji is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya — Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya — one of the wettest places on Earth.‌​‍

Answer

Nagaland

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Assam

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Mizoram

Question 4

Kavalam Narayana Panicker:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Theatre — Theatre doyen.‌​‍

Answer

Cinema

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Music

Answer

Novel

Question 5

Study of nervous system:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neurology — Neurology.‌​‍

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Hepatology

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Cardiology

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Psychology

Question 6

The RTE Act, 2009 emphasizes the 'no detention policy' up to which class to ensure continuous learning for all children?

Accepted Answer

B. Class 8 — The RTE Act, 2009 mandates the 'no detention policy' up to Class 8 to prevent children from being held back due to academic failures, promoting inclusive education. After Class 8, schools can detain students based on performance.

Answer

A. Class 5

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C. Class 10

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D. Class 12

Question 7

Synonym of 'alienable':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of these — Alienable (legal) = capable of being transferred/conveyed.‌​‍

Answer

Transferrable

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Conveyable

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Negotiable

Question 8

Unit of capacitance:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Farad — Farad (F).‌​‍

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Weber

Answer

Henry

Question 9

Election to President — method:

Accepted Answer

Proportional representation STV — Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote.

Answer

Simple majority

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Secret ballot only

Answer

Roll call

Question 10

Chandragupta defeated:

Accepted Answer

Seleucus Nicator — Won back territories.

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Alexander

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Darius

Answer

Porus

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #825