KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #41

Question 1

Arab Spring uprisings (2010-11) toppled regimes in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen — Tunisia (Ben Ali fell Jan 2011), Egypt (Mubarak Feb 2011), Libya (Gaddafi killed Oct 2011), Yemen (Saleh Feb 2012). ‌​‍Syria descended into civil war.

Answer

None

Answer

All Arab states

Answer

Only Tunisia

Question 2

Trump 2nd inauguration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 Jan 2025 — 20 January 2025.‌​‍

Answer

22 Jan

Answer

26 Jan

Answer

Feb

Question 3

Social learning / observational learning theorist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura (Bobo doll experiment) — Children imitate aggressive behavior. ‌​‍Self-efficacy concept. Cognitive learning theory.

Answer

Pavlov

Answer

James

Answer

Skinner

Question 4

'Neither of (A) the students (B) were (C) present (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C — 'Neither' is singular → 'was' not 'were'. ‌​‍Correct: 'Neither of the students was present.'

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

D

Question 5

The Speaker of the state assembly is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Members of the Assembly — The Speaker is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha from among themselves.‌​‍

Answer

Governor

Answer

CM

Answer

People

Question 6

Which statements about 'Kuroshio Current' are true? ‌​‍(i) cold sub-Arctic flowing east-coast Japan (ii) warm current flowing east-coast Japan (iii) also called Black Current (iv) branch of West Wind Drift

Accepted Answer

(ii) and (iii) only — Kuroshio is warm, flows along east coast of Japan and is nicknamed Black Current.‌​‍

Answer

(ii) and (iv) only

Answer

(i) and (ii) only

Answer

(i) and (iv) only

Question 7

CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) implemented:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 — Rules notified in March 2024.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

2019

Answer

Not yet

Question 8

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of most of the filtered water, glucose, and amino acids back into the blood?

Accepted Answer

B. Proximal convoluted tubule — The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is the main site for the reabsorption of the bulk of filtered substances, including approximately 65-70% of water, all glucose, and amino acids. The glomerulus is for filtration, the Loop of Henle primarily regulates water and salt concentration, and the collecting duct fine-tunes water reabsorption under hormonal control.

Answer

A. Glomerulus

Answer

C. Loop of Henle

Answer

D. Collecting duct

Question 9

Who served as the first Chief Minister of the newly formed Travancore-Cochin state after the merger?

Accepted Answer

B. Pattom A. Thanu Pillai — Pattom A. Thanu Pillai became the first Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin after the merger. C. P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of Travancore before the merger, while T. K. Narayana Pillai and Panampilly Govinda Menon served later in the state's political history. The question tests knowledge of post-merger leadership.

Answer

A. C. P. Ramaswami Iyer

Answer

C. T. K. Narayana Pillai

Answer

D. Panampilly Govinda Menon

Question 10

Which sector currently contributes the most to India's GDP?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tertiary (Services) — The Tertiary/Service sector contributes about 54% of India's GDP. ‌​‍However, the Primary sector still employs the most people (~42% of workforce).

Answer

Primary (Agriculture)

Answer

Secondary (Industry)

Answer

All contribute equally

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #41