KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #911

Question 1

The highest mountain peak in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi (Anamalai) — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki — highest peak in Kerala and South India.‌​‍

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Malayattoor mala

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Sabarimala

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Ezhimala

Question 2

The easternmost state of India is:

Accepted Answer

Arunachal Pradesh — Arunachal Pradesh is India's easternmost state, where the sun rises first in India.

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Assam

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Nagaland

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Manipur

Question 3

A teacher notices that a student frequently disrupts the class by talking out of turn. The most appropriate initial response would be to:

Accepted Answer

C. Privately speak to the student after class to understand the cause and discuss alternatives. — Addressing the behavior privately after class allows the teacher to understand underlying causes (e.g., boredom, attention-seeking) and collaboratively develop solutions without embarrassing the student. Public reprimands can escalate defiance, ignoring may normalize the behavior, and punitive measures like extra homework may not address root causes.

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A. Publicly reprimand the student to set an example for others.

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B. Ignore the behavior initially to avoid reinforcing it through attention.

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D. Assign the student additional homework as a consequence.

Question 4

Deccan Education Society founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three — Tilak, Agarkar, Ranade (1884).‌​‍

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Ranade

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Tilak

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Agarkar

Question 5

The celebration of 'Teachers' Day' in India on September 5th annually serves to honor the birth anniversary of a distinguished educationist and statesman. Beyond his role as the second President of India, what was his enduring philosophy that heavily influenced the recognition of teachers?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing the spiritual and moral development of students alongside academic learning. — Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5th, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. His philosophy emphasized that teachers should be the best minds in the country and that education is not merely about imparting knowledge but about the holistic development, including moral and spiritual aspects, of an individual. The other options represent different educational philosophies or policies not primarily associated with his core message for Teachers' Day.

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A. Advocating for a decentralized education system, empowering local communities.

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C. Promoting vocational training and skill development as a core component of education.

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D. Championing the cause of free and compulsory education for all children up to 14 years.

Question 6

ISRO founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — 1969 by Vikram Sarabhai.‌​‍

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1962

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1965

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1972

Question 7

Transition metals — general characteristic:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Variable oxidation states, form coloured compounds, catalytic activity — Partially filled d-orbitals. Paramagnetic (unpaired e). Form complexes, alloys.‌​‍

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Only +1 state

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No complexes

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Non-magnetic

Question 8

The smallest bone in the human body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stapes — Stapes (stirrup bone) in the middle ear (~3 mm).‌​‍

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Femur

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Radius

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Patella

Question 9

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves and its rock art in Wayanad?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fawcett — F. Fawcett, a British police superintendent, documented Edakkal in 1890.‌​‍

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William Logan

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Babington

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Robert Bruce Foote

Question 10

The Chola dynasty's greatest temple (UNESCO) at Thanjavur was built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja Chola I (c. 1010 CE, Brihadisvara) — Brihadisvara (Big) Temple at Thanjavur (1010 CE) — 216-foot vimana. ‌​‍Rajendra I later built Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

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Rajendra Chola

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Vijayalaya

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Kulothunga

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #911