KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #545

Question 1

Polygamy means marriage to multiple spouses. Polygyny is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One man, multiple wives — Polygyny (1 man + multiple wives) more common historically. ‌​‍Polyandry (1 woman + multiple husbands) rare — e.g., Toda, some Himalayan communities.

Answer

Group marriage

Answer

Polyandry

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Monogamy

Question 2

A teacher notices that an adolescent boy in the class is increasingly withdrawn and is not participating in class discussions, which could be indicative of which social development issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Struggling with identity formation — The correct answer is B because during adolescence, individuals often struggle with identity formation, trying to figure out who they are, their place in society, and their future goals. This struggle can manifest as withdrawal or changes in behavior. While options A, C, and D could also be reasons for withdrawal, the question hints more towards an internal struggle rather than external factors like peer relationships or academic performance.

Answer

A. Difficulty in forming peer relationships

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C. Experiencing bullying from peers

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D. Having academic difficulties

Question 3

General Dyer is associated with which event?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jallianwala Bagh massacre — Dyer ordered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre at Amritsar on 13 April 1919.‌​‍

Answer

Punnapra–Vayalar struggle

Answer

Wagon Tragedy

Answer

Chittagong Armoury Raid

Question 4

Certiorari writ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transfer case to higher court — 'Send up' — quash lower court order.‌​‍

Answer

Command official

Answer

Release prisoner

Answer

Question authority

Question 5

One word: Repetition of initial consonants:

Accepted Answer

Alliteration — Alliteration.

Answer

Assonance

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Rhyme

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Meter

Question 6

Tag question for 'You like coffee, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

don't you — Positive main verb → negative tag; 'like' uses 'do/does'.‌​‍

Answer

do you

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do not you

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aren't you

Question 7

Which fort was NOT constructed during Akbar's reign?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Purana Quila — Purana Quila was built by Sher Shah Suri / completed by Humayun — pre-Akbar.‌​‍

Answer

Allahabad Fort

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Agra Fort

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Lahore Fort

Question 8

Water absorbed in:

Accepted Answer

All — All along, esp. large intestine.

Answer

Stomach

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Small intestine

Answer

Large intestine

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a consequence of the Earth's rotation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seasons — Seasons are caused by revolution combined with axial tilt, not rotation.‌​‍

Answer

Day and night

Answer

Deflection of winds and currents

Answer

Difference in local time

Question 10

The Roman Republic was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

509 BCE — Rome founded 753 BCE (traditional), kingdom → Republic 509 BCE (overthrow of Tarquin) → Empire 27 BCE (Augustus).‌​‍

Answer

27 BCE

Answer

753 BCE

Answer

44 BCE

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #545