KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #87

Question 1

The 'Asthenosphere' is:‌​‍

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The semi-plastic molten-rock zone beneath the lithosphere over which tectonic plates move — Asthenosphere is the ductile upper-mantle zone that enables plate motion.‌​‍

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The Earth's solid crust

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The deepest ocean trench

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The Earth's inner core

Question 2

Howard Becker's 'Outsiders' (1963) proposed:‌​‍

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Labelling theory of deviance — Becker: 'Deviance is not a quality of the act... ‌​‍but a consequence of the application by others of rules and sanctions to an offender.'

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Conflict theory

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Rational choice theory

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Structural functionalism

Question 3

The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the 'Golden Age' of ancient India. Which of the following achievements is NOT attributed to this period?

Accepted Answer

C. The construction of the Great Wall of India — The decimal system and the concept of zero were developed during the Gupta period, while the Great Wall of India (C) is associated with China. The Gupta Empire saw significant advancements in literature (A) and trade prosperity (D), making them incorrect options.

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A. Advancements in Sanskrit literature and poetry

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B. The development of the decimal system and concept of zero

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D. Flourishing trade and economic prosperity

Question 4

The Gayatri Mantra is found in:‌​‍

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Rig Veda — The Gayatri Mantra is in the 3rd Mandala of the Rig Veda.‌​‍

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Sama Veda

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Yajur Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 5

Which body collects Income Tax?‌​‍

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CBDT — CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) under Ministry of Finance.‌​‍

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RBI

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SEBI

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CBIC

Question 6

KINFRA parks state:

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Industrial parks across state — Multiple industrial parks.

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Only one

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Private

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Cancelled

Question 7

Collective noun for lions:

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Pride — Fish: school/shoal. Birds: flock. Wolves: pack. Crows: murder. Owls: parliament.

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Flock

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Herd

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School

Question 8

A woman 5 days postpartum reports feeling tearful, anxious, and overwhelmed, but states she loves her baby and is able to care for herself and the infant. What is the *most likely diagnosis* for her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

D. Postpartum blues. — The symptoms described (tearfulness, anxiety, overwhelm) with onset around 5 days postpartum, coupled with the ability to function and care for the baby, are characteristic of postpartum blues. This common condition is self-limiting and typically resolves within two weeks. Postpartum depression involves more severe and persistent symptoms that impair daily functioning, while psychosis is a severe psychiatric emergency.

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A. Postpartum depression.

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B. Postpartum psychosis.

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C. Postpartum anxiety disorder.

Question 9

The cerebrum is responsible for:‌​‍

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Higher functions: thinking, memory, voluntary action — Cerebrum is the seat of consciousness, cognition, and voluntary control.‌​‍

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Breathing

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Reflexes

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Heartbeat

Question 10

The French ceded Pondicherry and associated territories to India in:‌​‍

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1954 — France handed over Pondicherry, Mahe, Yanam, Karaikal and Chandranagar to India in 1954.‌​‍

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1947

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1971

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1961

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #87