KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #523

Question 1

Great Pacific Garbage Patch is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Floating plastic concentration between California and Hawaii — Twice size of Texas. ‌​‍Microplastics; affects marine life. 5 major gyres concentrate debris.

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Tsunami zone

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Ocean current

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Whale habitat

Question 2

CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is appointed under:

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148: President appoints CAG. Term 6 years or until age 65, whichever earlier. Cannot be removed except like SC judge.

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Article 124

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Article 280

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Article 324

Question 3

Volcanic eruption type — explosive strato-volcano:

Accepted Answer

Explosive pyroclastic flows (e.g., Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens) — Acidic, viscous magma. Tall cone shape. Deadly lahars and ash clouds. VEI scale 0-8.

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Only effusive

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Silent

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Underwater only

Question 4

The RBI was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1935 — RBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934.‌​‍

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1930

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1947

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1949

Question 5

During a science lesson on ecosystems, a teacher asks students to design their own mini-ecosystems in jars, observe changes over time, and then discuss their findings in small groups. This activity best exemplifies a constructivist classroom because it:

Accepted Answer

C. Encourages active exploration, hypothesis testing, and peer collaboration. — Constructivist learning promotes active engagement, hands-on exploration, and social interaction, allowing students to build knowledge through direct experience and collaborative discussion. Options A, B, and D represent teacher-centric or passive learning approaches inconsistent with constructivism.

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A. Ensures direct instruction from the teacher on ecological principles.

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B. Allows students to passively absorb information from experiments.

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D. Primarily focuses on memorizing definitions of ecosystem components.

Question 6

The capital of Australia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canberra — Canberra is the capital of Australia, not Sydney (most populous) or Melbourne. ‌​‍This is a frequently tested capital city trap.

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Perth

Question 7

Peat soil location:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kuttanad, Sundarbans — Waterlogged organic-rich.‌​‍

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Himachal

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Thar

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Punjab

Question 8

Which Indian labour law and social security measure aims to guarantee the right to work?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MGNREGA 2005 — MGNREGA 2005 guarantees 100 days of wage employment per rural household per year.‌​‍

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Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

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Unorganized Workers' Social Security Act, 2008

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Employment Exchange Act, 1959

Question 9

FIFA World Cup 2026 hosts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA-Canada-Mexico — USA, Canada, Mexico jointly host 2026 WC.‌​‍

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Qatar

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UK

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Brazil

Question 10

Democracy comes from Greek words meaning:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Demos (people) + Kratos (rule/power) — Greek: demokratia — rule by the people. ‌​‍Originated in Athens (5th C BCE) under Cleisthenes, Pericles.

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Power of kings

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Law and order

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Justice

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #523