KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #881

Question 1

The northernmost district of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Kasaragod is the northernmost district of Kerala.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Wayanad

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Kozhikode

Question 2

EMS dismissed in:

Accepted Answer

1959 — Liberation Struggle. Art 356.

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1957

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1960

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1962

Question 3

Where did Gandhiji launch his first satyagraha in India?

Accepted Answer

Champaran — Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar was Gandhiji's first satyagraha in India.

Answer

Noakhali

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Dandi

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Kappad

Question 4

Acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately:

Accepted Answer

9.8 m/s² — g ≈ 9.81 m/s² at sea level; often rounded to 10 m/s² for calculations.

Answer

1.6 m/s²

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10 m/s² exactly

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11.2 m/s²

Question 5

Rapid urbanization in developing countries often leads to significant social changes, including shifts in lifestyle and environment. From a community health perspective, which of the following health issues is most likely to show a marked increase as a direct consequence of these changes?

Accepted Answer

B. Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. — Rapid urbanization often leads to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior, consumption of processed foods, increased stress, and environmental pollution. These factors are major contributors to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, even in developing countries. While communicable diseases can persist or emerge due to overcrowding, NCDs are a characteristic health challenge of urbanized populations resulting from lifestyle shifts.

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A. Incidence of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria due to improved housing.

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C. Rates of acute respiratory infections due to decreased air pollution from industrialization.

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D. Malnutrition among children due to enhanced access to diverse and nutritious food sources.

Question 6

A tornado is characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Funnel-shaped rotating wind — A tornado is a violently rotating column of air (funnel) extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.‌​‍

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Wide area of rain

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Gentle breeze

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Snowfall

Question 7

How do autobiography and biography differ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autobio: by oneself. Bio: by someone else — Gandhi's 'My Experiments with Truth' is autobio. ‌​‍Memoir: focus on specific period/theme, not whole life.

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Neither exists

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Both by others

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Same

Question 8

Who was the founder of Atma Vidya Sangham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vagbhatananda — Vagbhatananda founded Atma Vidya Sangham in 1917.‌​‍

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Brahmananda Sivayogi

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Thycaud Ayya

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 9

The economic policy where nations aimed to accumulate gold and silver through trade surpluses is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mercantilism — Mercantilism (16th–18th c.) emphasised bullion accumulation via exports.‌​‍

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Feudalism

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Capitalism

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Socialism

Question 10

Which of the following ICT tools is BEST suited for collaborative learning and peer interaction in a classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. Padlet for interactive discussions and brainstorming — Padlet is designed for collaborative activities like brainstorming, discussions, and group projects, making it ideal for peer interaction. Google Classroom (B) is primarily for assignment management, digital whiteboards (A) are teacher-centric, and educational games (D) focus on individual learning.

Answer

A. Digital whiteboard for teacher-led explanations

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B. Google Classroom for assignment submission

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D. Educational games for individual practice

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #881