KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #555

Question 1

F5 in PowerPoint starts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slideshow from beginning — F5 starts slideshow from slide 1. Shift+F5 starts from current slide.‌​‍

Answer

Spell check

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Find and Replace

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New slide

Question 2

In which direction does the Deccan Plateau primarily slope?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East — Slopes eastward.

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West

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North

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South

Question 3

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of the body’s first-line defense against infections?

Accepted Answer

B. Phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages — Phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages is a primary component of innate immunity (first-line defense). Antibodies and memory T-cells are part of adaptive immunity, while the complement system is a biochemical defense.

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A. Antibodies produced by plasma cells

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C. Complement system activation

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D. Memory T-cell response

Question 5

A high school student memorizes the formula for the area of a triangle (A = ½ × base × height) but fails to apply it to solve a real-world problem about land measurement. Ausubel would attribute this to:

Accepted Answer

A. Rote learning without meaningful understanding or connection to prior knowledge — Ausubel emphasized meaningful learning, where new knowledge must be assimilated into existing cognitive structures. Rote memorization (A) leads to surface-level understanding and poor application. Cognitive dissonance (B) is a motivational concept, discovery learning (C) is Bruner’s approach, and practice alone (D) without meaning doesn’t address underlying comprehension issues.

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B. Lack of cognitive dissonance in the learning process

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C. Over-reliance on discovery learning methods

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D. Insufficient practice with similar problems

Question 6

Minimum age for Governor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35 — 35 years — minimum age to be appointed as Governor.‌​‍

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40

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25

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30

Question 7

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).‌​‍

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 8

Who said 'Although a rebel, Pazhassi Raja was one of the natural chieftains of the country and might be considered on that account rather a fallen enemy'?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Harvey Baber — British official Thomas Harvey Baber supervised Pazhassi Raja's funeral and made this comment.

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Arthur Wellesley

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K.M. Panicker

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William Logan

Question 9

The Revolt of 1857 began on 10 May at:

Accepted Answer

Meerut — Sepoys of 3rd Light Cavalry mutinied over greased cartridges; marched to Delhi and proclaimed Bahadur Shah II emperor. Spread across north and central India.

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Delhi

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Kanpur

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Lucknow

Question 10

Who was CJI of India at the start and end of 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khanna then Gavai — Start of 2025: Sanjiv Khanna (since 11 Nov 2024). ‌​‍He retired on 13 May 2025. Since 14 May 2025: B.R. ‌​‍Gavai.

Answer

Gavai both

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Khanna both

Answer

Chandrachud then Khanna

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #555