KAS Prelims Practice Test 10 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +9 more

Question 1

Chanhudaro unique because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No citadel — Only major site without a citadel.‌​‍

Answer

Only port

Answer

Only temple

Answer

Largest site

Question 2

Gandhi died at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Birla House Delhi — Birla House (now Gandhi Smriti).‌​‍

Answer

Sevagram

Answer

Porbandar

Answer

Sabarmati

Question 3

India-Pakistan border length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2,912 km — 2,912 km.‌​‍

Answer

3,500 km

Answer

4,000 km

Answer

2,000 km

Question 4

Which statements about NITI Aayog are correct? ‌​‍(i) Aims to achieve SDGs and cooperative federalism (ii) PM is ex-officio Chairperson (iii) Has 8 full-time members

Accepted Answer

Only (i) and (ii) — (i) and (ii) are correct. ‌​‍NITI Aayog does NOT have 8 full-time members (it has CEO + vice-chairperson + small number of members).

Answer

Only (ii) and (iii)

Answer

Only (i)

Answer

Only (ii)

Question 5

The Indian state with the maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha is:

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — UP sends 31 members to Rajya Sabha — the largest state contingent.

Answer

Bihar

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 6

NFSA (National Food Security Act) 2013 covers:

Accepted Answer

~75% rural + 50% urban population (~67% overall) — 5 kg/person/month. ₹3 rice, ₹2 wheat, ₹1 coarse grain. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for poorest.

Answer

Only BPL

Answer

100%

Answer

10%

Question 7

The point inside Earth where an earthquake originates is called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Focus (Hypocentre) — Focus = point of origin; epicentre = point directly above on Earth's surface.‌​‍

Answer

Fault

Answer

Epicentre

Answer

Seismogram

Question 8

If I=9, YOU=61, then WE=___?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

32 — I=9 (9th letter). Y(25)+O(15)+U(21)=61. W(23)+E(5)=28. Answer 28 (A).‌​‍

Answer

28

Answer

50

Answer

65

Question 9

If I=9, YOU=61, then WE=___?

Accepted Answer

32 — I=9 (9th letter). Y(25)+O(15)+U(21)=61. W(23)+E(5)=28. Answer 28 (A).

Answer

28

Answer

65

Answer

50

Question 10

IndiGo market share:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Largest airline 60%+ India — Market leader.‌​‍

Answer

Merged

Answer

Small

Answer

Closed

Question 11

Kesari A. Balakrishna Pillai:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Journalist — Critic and journalist.‌​‍

Answer

Politician

Answer

Novelist

Answer

Architect

Question 12

Idukki Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar River.‌​‍

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Question 13

Synonym of SLOTHFUL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lazy — Lazy.‌​‍

Answer

Active

Answer

Diligent

Answer

Quick

Question 14

Choose the correct antonym for 'magnificent' in: That is a magnificent movie.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small — 'Magnificent' (grand) vs 'Small' (not grand).‌​‍

Answer

Fantastic

Answer

Gigantic

Answer

Big

Question 15

Which type of assessment is intended to provide immediate feedback to students and help teachers adjust their instructional strategies during a unit on 'Photosynthesis and Respiration'?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessment conducted during and after each classroom activity — Formative assessments like quizzes, peer discussions, and exit tickets are designed to give ongoing feedback and guide teaching. Summative assessments (e.g., end-of-chapter tests) evaluate learning outcomes after instruction, while teacher-centred assessments focus on delivery rather than feedback.

Answer

A. Summative assessment conducted at the end of the chapter

Answer

C. Teacher-centred assessment focusing only on textbook content

Answer

D. Standardised assessment conducted as a district-level examination

KAS Prelims Practice Test 10 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +9 more