KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #850

Question 1

When Greenwich time is 10 a.m., Indian Standard Time is:

Accepted Answer

3:30 pm — IST is UTC+5:30; 10:00 GMT + 5:30 = 15:30 = 3:30 pm.

Answer

2:30 pm

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5:00 pm

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5:30 pm

Question 2

Darjeeling tea, internationally famous, is grown in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sikkim Himalayas — Darjeeling is in the Sikkim-adjacent Central Himalaya region of West Bengal.‌​‍

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Western Ghats

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Nilgiri Hills

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Purvachal Hills

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT)?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing and disseminating curriculum frameworks and textbooks for schools — The Kerala State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is primarily responsible for developing curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and textbooks for schools in Kerala. It does not conduct PSC examinations, appoint school heads, or distribute textbooks under Kudumbashree, which are handled by other agencies.

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A. Conducting State Public Service Commission examinations

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C. Supervising the appointment of Headmasters and Headmistresses in schools

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D. Managing the distribution of free textbooks under the 'Kudumbashree' scheme

Question 4

'Rights are the conditions of good life' — this instrumental view is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Laski — Harold Laski's theory: rights are those conditions of social life without which no individual can attain self-perfection.‌​‍

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Mill

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Marx

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Locke

Question 5

Reported speech: He said, 'I am reading a book.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said that he was reading a book. — Present → past tense shift in reported speech.‌​‍

Answer

He says he was reading a book.

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He said he read a book.

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He said he is reading a book.

Question 6

Kochi-Muziris Biennale curator first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bose Krishnamachari + Riyas Komu — Artists Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Komu.‌​‍

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Private

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Other

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Govt

Question 7

Proclamation of Emergency must be approved:

Accepted Answer

Within 1 month — Within 1 month by both Houses (44th Am).

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Within 2 months

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Immediately

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Within 30 days

Question 8

The socio-religious reform movements in Kerala played a crucial role in challenging traditional patriarchal norms and promoting women's empowerment. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a significant contribution in this regard?

Accepted Answer

B. Figures like V.T. Bhattathiripad championed the cause of Namboothiri women by advocating for the abolition of polygamy and promoting widow remarriage and education. — V.T. Bhattathiripad was a prominent Namboothiri reformer who specifically addressed the plight of Namboothiri women, advocating for an end to polygamy, promoting widow remarriage, and emphasizing female education within his community. While other reformers also contributed to women's empowerment, this statement highlights a specific and accurate aspect of these movements' impact on challenging patriarchal norms. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary focus, specific demands, or timeline of these early reform efforts.

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A. The reformers primarily focused on establishing women-only political parties to advocate for their rights.

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C. The movements universally demanded the right for women to serve as priests in temples, challenging religious orthodoxy.

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D. They successfully secured constitutional reservations for women in local self-governing bodies during the early 20th century.

Question 9

A homeless patient admitted to the hospital with severe malnutrition is primarily concerned about finding a safe place to sleep and access to food upon discharge, rather than fully engaging in long-term health management plans. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs are most prominent for this patient?

Accepted Answer

D. Physiological and safety needs — Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs posits that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed. For this patient, physiological needs (food, water, shelter) and safety needs (security, stability) are fundamental and take precedence over concerns like self-actualization, esteem, or love and belonging.

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A. Self-actualization needs

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B. Esteem needs

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C. Love and belonging needs

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

B. Mid-term classroom quiz with feedback. — Formative assessments are ongoing and provide feedback during the learning process. A mid-term quiz (B) fits this definition, whereas final exams (A), board exams (C), and annual reports (D) are summative in nature.

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A. Final term examination.

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C. State-level board examination.

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D. Annual school performance report.

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #850