KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #515

Question 1

A patient recently diagnosed with a chronic, progressive illness repeatedly states, "This can't be happening to me; the doctors must have made a mistake." Which defense mechanism is primarily demonstrated by this patient?

Accepted Answer

B. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, often to avoid painful feelings or thoughts. Rationalization involves creating logical but false explanations for unacceptable thoughts or behaviors. Projection attributes one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person, and regression involves reverting to an earlier, more immature stage of development.

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A. Rationalization

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C. Projection

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D. Regression

Question 2

Panipat 1 result:

Accepted Answer

Mughal Empire founded — 1526 — Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi.

Answer

Lodis won

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Marathas lost

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Draw

Question 3

India's Fastest Supercomputer 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AIRAWAT — AIRAWAT at CDAC Pune.‌​‍

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PARAM Pravega

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PARAM Siddhi

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Mihir

Question 4

Sedimentary rock example:

Accepted Answer

Sandstone, shale, limestone — Deposition, compaction, cementation. Often layered. Contain fossils. Coal, oil found in sedimentary.

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Granite

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Marble

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Gneiss

Question 5

Synonym of SANCTION:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Approve — Give official permission.‌​‍

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Forbid

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Deny

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Reject

Question 6

Rusting of iron is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chemical change — Rust (Fe₂O₃·xH₂O) is a new substance → chemical change.‌​‍

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Physical change

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Nuclear change

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No change

Question 7

Sati (widow immolation) banned by:

Accepted Answer

British Lord William Bentinck (1829) — Regulation XVII of 1829. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's campaign. Sati (Prevention) Act 1987 reinforced after Roop Kanwar case.

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Akbar

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Aurangzeb

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Nehru

Question 8

In which year did the Kerala literacy campaign take place?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.‌​‍

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1995

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1991

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1989

Question 9

In the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system of Kerala, which body is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the developmental plans of the Block Panchayats and Grama Panchayats within its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A. District Planning Committee — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is mandated under Article 243ZD of the Constitution to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to coordinate their development. It ensures that local plans align with district-level priorities. Options B and C are advisory or executive bodies but not responsible for coordination. Option D (Taluk Treasury Officer) handles financial transactions, not planning or coordination.

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B. State Planning Board

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C. Block Development Office

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D. Taluk Treasury Officer

Question 10

Kasaragod is known as the 'Land of Gods and Forts' and has how many forts?

Accepted Answer

7 — Kasaragod has seven major forts including Bekal, Chandragiri, and Hosdurg, earning it the title.

Answer

5

Answer

10

Answer

12

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #515