KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #836

Question 1

Kerala Financial Corporation:

Accepted Answer

KFC — Kerala Financial Corporation.

Answer

KSFE

Answer

KIIFB

Answer

KSIDC

Question 2

Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in fostering intrinsic motivation among students according to motivational theories like Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing opportunities for student choice and autonomy — Intrinsic motivation thrives when students feel a sense of autonomy and control. Offering rewards (Option A) or strict penalties (Option C) align with extrinsic motivation, while comparing performance (Option D) can reduce motivation. Autonomy supports self-determination theory.

Answer

A. Offering gold stars for completing assignments

Answer

C. Setting strict deadlines with penalties for late work

Answer

D. Comparing student performance to class averages

Question 3

WHO HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geneva — Geneva, Switzerland.‌​‍

Answer

New York

Answer

Paris

Answer

London

Question 4

A visually impaired student in Class 8 requires Braille textbooks and audio learning materials. Which Act primarily ensures these accommodations?

Accepted Answer

B. RPwD Act 2016 — The RPwD Act 2016 mandates accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive education provisions for persons with disabilities, including Braille and audio materials. The RTE Act ensures education access but does not specify disability-specific accommodations.

Answer

A. RTE Act 2009

Answer

C. National Trust Act 1999

Answer

D. PWD Act 1995

Question 5

CA advocate on Fundamental Rights committee chair:

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Patel chaired FR committee.

Answer

Ambedkar

Answer

Nehru

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Question 6

Which disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rickets — Rickets (in children) and Osteomalacia (in adults) are caused by Vitamin D deficiency. ‌​‍Vitamin D is obtained from sunlight and helps in calcium absorption.

Answer

Scurvy

Answer

Beriberi

Answer

Night Blindness

Question 7

Impeachment of President under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

61 — Article 61 — impeachment procedure for the President.‌​‍

Answer

65

Answer

56

Answer

72

Question 8

Venice of the East:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kumarakom

Question 9

The Chola kingdom reached its peak under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja Chola I (985-1014) and Rajendra I (1014-44) — Father-son pair. ‌​‍Rajaraja built Brihadisvara. Rajendra conquered to Ganga (title Gangaikonda), led naval expeditions to SE Asia.

Answer

Vijayalaya

Answer

Kulothunga

Answer

Parantaka I

Question 10

Sucrose (table sugar) has formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ — Sucrose = glucose + fructose − H₂O = C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (disaccharide).‌​‍

Answer

CH₃COOH

Answer

C₆H₆

Answer

C₆H₁₂O₆

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #836