KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #861

Question 1

Cauvery originates at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talakaveri, Kodagu — Karnataka. 'Ganga of the South' (also Godavari).‌​‍

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Nashik

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Amarkantak

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Mahabaleshwar

Question 2

A primary school English teacher is introducing new action verbs like "jump," "run," and "sit." To ensure maximum comprehension and retention without relying heavily on translation, which language teaching method would be most effective for this lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Total Physical Response (TPR) — Total Physical Response (TPR) is highly effective for teaching action verbs and commands, especially to beginners, as it links language directly to physical actions. This method reduces anxiety and promotes rapid comprehension and retention without relying on explicit translation, making it ideal for the given scenario.

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A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Question 3

The IUPAC name of HCHO is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methanal — Methanal (formaldehyde) HCHO — simplest aldehyde.‌​‍

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Ethanal

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Methanol

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Formic acid

Question 4

Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley NP lies in Palakkad district; designated NP in 1984.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

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Idukki

Question 5

The ruler proclaimed as emperor of India during the 1857 revolt was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bahadur Shah II (Zafar) — Last Mughal emperor. ‌​‍After fall of Delhi (Sept 1857), tried and exiled to Rangoon where he died 1862. His sons executed by William Hodson.

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Rani Lakshmibai

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Tatya Tope

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Nana Sahib

Question 6

India's Digital Rupee (CBDC) categories:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Retail, Wholesale — Both categories launched.‌​‍

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Only wholesale

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Both and more

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Only retail

Question 7

Cognitive therapy developed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aaron T. Beck — Identifies cognitive distortions (all-or-nothing, catastrophising). ‌​‍Effective for depression, anxiety. CBT combines with behavioral.

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Skinner

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Pavlov

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Freud

Question 8

National Anthem first sung:

Accepted Answer

Calcutta INC Session 1911 — 27 Dec 1911 INC Calcutta session.

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1912

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Delhi

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Bombay

Question 9

Alliteration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Repetition of initial consonant sounds — E.g., 'Peter Piper picked'. ‌​‍Assonance: repetition of vowel sounds. Consonance: consonant sounds in middle/end.

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Rhyme

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Assonance

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Onomatopoeia

Question 10

Synonym of EXACERBATE:

Accepted Answer

Worsen — Make worse.

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Improve

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Calm

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Resolve

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #861