KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #637

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT recommended by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act regarding Panchayati Raj?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Two-tier structure for panchayats — The 73rd Amendment mandated a three-tier structure (village, intermediate, district) — not two-tier.‌​‍

Answer

33% seat reservation for women in elected rural bodies

Answer

States must constitute Finance Commissions to allocate resources to PRIs

Answer

Three-tier structure for panchayats

Question 2

Second Anglo-Maratha War:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1803-05 — 1803-1805 — British gained significantly.‌​‍

Answer

1775-82

Answer

1857

Answer

1817-18

Question 3

Correct the sentence: Candy taste sweet.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Candy tastes sweet. — Subject-verb agreement: singular subject 'Candy' needs 'tastes'.‌​‍

Answer

Candy tasting nice.

Answer

Candy taste nice.

Answer

Sweet taste sweet.

Question 4

District Panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — 14 — one per district.‌​‍

Answer

12

Answer

20

Answer

28

Question 5

Sulphuric acid is often called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of these — H₂SO₄ is called the king of chemicals and oil of vitriol — major industrial acid.‌​‍

Answer

King of acids

Answer

Oil of vitriol

Answer

Queen of chemicals

Question 6

A primary school teacher notices that one of her students frequently comes to school looking tired, often falls asleep in class, and struggles to concentrate. Upon discreet inquiry, she learns that the student's family is facing severe financial hardship, sometimes lacking proper meals and a safe home environment. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of need is most likely unmet, hindering the student's ability to learn effectively?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological Needs — Physiological needs (such as food, water, sleep, and shelter) are the most fundamental in Maslow's hierarchy. When these basic needs are unmet, an individual cannot effectively focus on higher-level needs like learning, social interaction, or self-esteem. The student's tiredness and lack of concentration directly point to unmet physiological requirements.

Answer

A. Esteem Needs

Answer

B. Belongingness and Love Needs

Answer

D. Self-Actualization Needs

Question 7

I wish I ___ a bird.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — 'Wish' clauses use subjunctive: 'I wish I were...' (not 'was' in formal grammar).‌​‍

Answer

am

Answer

was

Answer

be

Question 8

What is the functional unit of the kidney?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nephron — ~1 million per kidney. ‌​‍Components: Bowman's capsule, PCT, loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct.

Answer

Neuron

Answer

Alveolus

Answer

Bronchiole

Question 9

Oligopoly means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Few large sellers, interdependence, barriers — Oligopoly: auto industry, airlines, telecom. ‌​‍Firms consider rivals' reactions. Cournot, Bertrand, Stackelberg, Game theory models.

Answer

One seller

Answer

Many

Answer

Homogeneous only

Question 10

Baking soda chemical name:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate — NaHCO₃ — Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonate).‌​‍

Answer

Sodium hydroxide

Answer

Sodium carbonate

Answer

Sodium chloride

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #637