KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #928

Question 1

The periodic table was created by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mendeleev — Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table in 1869, arranging elements by atomic weight.‌​‍

Answer

Dalton

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Bohr

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Rutherford

Question 2

By next year, she ___ her degree.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will have completed — Future Perfect: will have + V3. ‌​‍By next year (future deadline) = will have completed.

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completes

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completed

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is completing

Question 3

Sikkim borders which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three — China, Nepal, Bhutan — Sikkim borders China (Tibet), Nepal, and Bhutan.‌​‍

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China and Nepal

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China and Bhutan

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Nepal and Bhutan

Question 4

Lipase digests:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fats — Fat digestion.‌​‍

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Carbohydrates

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Nucleic acids

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Proteins

Question 5

Which of the following language teaching methods emphasizes 'learning by doing' and uses real-life situations to teach language through interaction and communication?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) focuses on interaction and real-life communication, making it learner-centered and practical. The Grammar-Translation Method relies on translation and grammar rules, while the Direct Method avoids translation but still uses formal drills. The Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes habit formation through repetition, not real-life communication.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Direct Method

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D. Audio-Lingual Method

Question 6

Joint Hindu Family Business:

Accepted Answer

Governed by Hindu Law (Karta manages) — Karta (eldest male, now any) has unlimited liability. Members have limited liability. Continuity through generations.

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Partnership

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Public company

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Sole prop

Question 7

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'Evaluate' phase of the 5E learning model in a constructivist classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. Students create a portfolio showcasing their learning journey, including artifacts, reflections, and self-assessments. — Option B reflects the 'Evaluate' phase by emphasizing self-assessment and documentation of learning, which is central to constructivism. Option A is traditional and summative, C is a basic task, and D is peer assessment but lacks the depth of portfolio-based evaluation. Distractors are plausible but less aligned with constructivist evaluation.

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A. Students take a standardized test to measure their knowledge retention of the unit.

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C. Students write a summary paragraph explaining the key concepts of the lesson in their own words.

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D. Students participate in a peer-review activity where they assess each other's understanding of the topic.

Question 8

Tenth Schedule deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anti-defection — Added by 52nd Amendment (1985).‌​‍

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Municipalities

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Panchayats

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Languages

Question 9

World War II began on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 September 1939 (German invasion of Poland) — Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939; Britain and France declared war on 3 September.‌​‍

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6 June 1944

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2 September 1945

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7 December 1941

Question 10

Which power of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days — RS can only delay Money Bills for up to 14 days; can recommend amendments which LS may accept or reject.‌​‍

Answer

To reject or amend a money bill

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To decide whether a bill is a money bill

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To initiate a money bill

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #928