KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #934

Question 1

FIH Hockey India win:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Olympic bronze 2024 Paris — Bronze medal Paris 2024.‌​‍

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Gold

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None

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Silver

Question 2

After students have experimented with different types of levers and identified patterns in their functioning (Explore stage), the teacher then introduces the terms 'fulcrum,' 'effort,' and 'load,' and provides a formal definition of a lever. This transition marks the beginning of which stage in the 5E model?

Accepted Answer

C. Explain — The Explain stage follows the Explore stage, where the teacher formally introduces concepts, vocabulary, and provides explanations for the phenomena students observed and investigated. Elaborate involves applying these new concepts to novel situations, while Engage is at the beginning, and Evaluate is for assessing understanding.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Elaborate

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D. Evaluate

Question 3

Which Union Ministry launched the e-Shram portal (centralized database of unorganized workers)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment — e-Shram was launched in August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.‌​‍

Answer

Ministry of Finance

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 4

Chandragupta II's court had how many 'Navaratnas' (nine gems)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 legendary navaratnas: Kalidasa, Amarasimha, Dhanvantari, Varahamihira, Vararuchi, Ghatakarpara, Kshapanaka, Shanku, Vetala Bhatta. ‌​‍(Historical accuracy debated.)

Answer

11

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7

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5

Question 5

IIM Kozhikode:

Accepted Answer

1996 — IIM-K established 1996.

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2000

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1990

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2005

Question 6

Alpha particle is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Helium nucleus (2p+2n) — Beta: electron/positron. ‌​‍Gamma: EM photon. Alpha most ionising, least penetrating.

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Electron

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Photon

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Neutron

Question 7

The Indian federation is described as:

Accepted Answer

Federal with unitary bias (quasi-federal) — K. C. Wheare called India 'quasi-federal'. Strong Centre with federal structure.

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Pure federal

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Pure unitary

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Confederation

Question 8

Salt March:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 Mar 1930 — 12 March 1930.‌​‍

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6 Apr 1930

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26 Jan 1930

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12 Mar 1931

Question 9

The Indian Constitution, under Article 368, outlines different procedures for amendments. If the Parliament intends to introduce an amendment that directly impacts the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, which of the following additional procedural requirements, beyond a special majority in both Houses of Parliament, must be fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

C. Ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. — Article 368 mandates that amendments affecting federal provisions, such as the distribution of legislative powers (Seventh Schedule), require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. Option A is incorrect because it specifies two-thirds of states and a special majority by states, both of which are wrong. Option B is incorrect as joint sittings are not used for constitutional amendments. Option D is incorrect as the Indian Constitution does not provide for public referendums for amendments.

Answer

A. Ratification by at least two-thirds of the state legislatures by a special majority.

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B. Approval by a simple majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

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D. A mandatory nationwide public referendum.

Question 10

A school psychologist is assessing a student who excels in drama and creative writing but struggles significantly with mathematical problem-solving and scientific reasoning. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the student's abilities without relying on a single IQ score, which two theories of intelligence would be most complementary for the assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory — Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences would help identify specific strengths like linguistic and bodily-kinesthetic (for drama) while acknowledging weaknesses in logical-mathematical intelligence, without implying a general deficit. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, particularly its experiential (creative) aspect, would further explain strengths in creative writing, and its practical intelligence could assess real-world problem-solving abilities beyond academic struggles. Together, they provide a multi-faceted view beyond a single IQ score, unlike Spearman's unitary G-factor, Thurstone's focu

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities

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D. Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #934