KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #995

Question 1

Who is the Chief Minister of Telangana as of 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Revanth Reddy — A. Revanth Reddy (Cong, since Dec 2023).‌​‍

Answer

Owaisi

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Bandi

Answer

KCR

Question 2

National Commission for Backward Classes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Constitutional status via 102nd Amendment 2018.‌​‍

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1993

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2000

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2018 (constitutional status)

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the role of a teacher in a classroom primarily guided by constructivist principles and the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

B. A facilitator who guides discovery, poses questions, and provides resources. — In a constructivist and 5E classroom, the teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students through discovery, encouraging inquiry, posing thought-provoking questions, and providing necessary resources. The focus shifts from direct instruction and information dispensing to supporting students in actively constructing their own knowledge.

Answer

A. A dispenser of information and primary source of knowledge.

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C. A strict disciplinarian focused on maintaining order and quiet.

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D. An assessor whose main task is to grade students' recall of facts.

Question 4

The Thirty Years War (1618-48) was primarily a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Religious + political war in Holy Roman Empire / Europe — Protestant vs Catholic European powers. ‌​‍8 million deaths. Ended by Peace of Westphalia (1648) — modern nation-state system.

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Colonial war

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Dynastic war

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Trade war

Question 5

Fayol's principles include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 principles — division of work, authority, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction, etc. — Henri Fayol (French). ‌​‍'General and Industrial Management' 1916. Classical approach. ‌​‍Administrative theory.

Answer

5 principles

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Only discipline

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Only hierarchy

Question 6

G4 nations seeking UN Security Council permanent seats:

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Germany, India, Japan — G4 (formed 2004) supports each other's bid for UNSC permanent seats. Opposed by 'Uniting for Consensus' group (Italy, Pakistan, others).

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US, UK, France, Germany

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USSR countries

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BRICS minus Russia

Question 7

Largest circulation Malayalam daily:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malayala Manorama — Malayala Manorama.‌​‍

Answer

Madhyamam

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Mathrubhumi

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Deshabhimani

Question 8

Makaravilakku is associated with which temple?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarimala — Makaravilakku (Makara Jyothi) is observed at Sabarimala temple during the Makar Sankranti festival.‌​‍

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Padmanabhaswamy

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Guruvayur

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Vaikom

Question 9

GST replaces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple indirect taxes — Replaced VAT, Service Tax, Excise Duty, etc. — 'One Nation One Tax'.‌​‍

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Income Tax

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Property Tax

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Corporate Tax

Question 10

Fill in: 'Each of the boys ___ a book.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

has — 'Each' is singular → singular verb 'has'.‌​‍

Answer

have

Answer

were

Answer

are

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #995