KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #944

Question 1

Rahul Gandhi's Kerala seat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad (till 2024).‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Palakkad

Question 2

Prologue is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Introductory section before main narrative — Epilogue: closing. Prelude: musical intro or poetic opening.‌​‍

Answer

Ending

Answer

Chapter 1

Answer

Afterword

Question 3

Preamble part of Constitution (SC ruling):

Accepted Answer

Both — Kesavananda overruled Berubari on Preamble.

Answer

Berubari — No

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Kesavananda — Yes

Answer

LIC case

Question 4

The Laffer Curve illustrates the relationship between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tax rate and tax revenue — Arthur Laffer's curve: beyond a point, higher tax rates yield lower revenue (disincentives work, evasion rises).‌​‍

Answer

Supply and demand

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Inflation and unemployment

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Savings and investment

Question 5

Which is NOT an electromagnetic wave?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sound waves — Sound is mechanical; radio, microwave, IR, visible, UV, X-ray, gamma are EM.‌​‍

Answer

X-rays

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Radio waves

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Gamma rays

Question 6

Part IXB:

Accepted Answer

Cooperatives — Cooperative societies (97th Amendment).

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

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Emergency

Question 7

Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent body — Permanent — never dissolved. 1/3 retire every 2 years.‌​‍

Answer

Can be dissolved

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Elected by people

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Same as Lok Sabha

Question 8

Pituitary gland location:

Accepted Answer

Base of brain — Sella turcica of skull.

Answer

Neck

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Kidney

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Chest

Question 9

In an ICT-rich learning environment, which of the following best describes the teacher's primary role regarding student learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Guiding students to independently explore information and construct knowledge. — In an ICT-rich environment, students can access vast information independently, shifting the teacher's primary role from a content dispenser to a guide and mentor. The teacher facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving, and the construction of knowledge, rather than being the sole source of information or simply providing technical support.

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A. Primarily delivering content through digital means.

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B. Acting as an expert technician for troubleshooting software and hardware issues.

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D. Solely designing and programming educational software for specific lessons.

Question 10

The alloy of copper and tin is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze — Bronze = Copper + Tin. ‌​‍Brass = Copper + Zinc. Steel = Iron + Carbon. ‌​‍Solder = Lead + Tin.

Answer

Brass

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Steel

Answer

Solder

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #944