KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #190

Question 1

The Preamble of the Constitution was itself inspired by which country's constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — The 'We, the People' phrasing was inspired by the US Constitution's Preamble.‌​‍

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France

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UK

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USSR

Question 2

Gayatri Mantra is in which Veda?

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Rig Veda 3.62.10 — Famous Savitri verse attributed to Vishvamitra. Still central to Hindu daily prayer.

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Yajur Veda

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Sama Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 3

The six freedoms under Article 19 include speech, assembly, association, movement, residence and:‌​‍

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Profession — Article 19(1): freedoms of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession/trade. ‌​‍Originally included property (removed by 44th Amendment).

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Property

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Employment

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Religion

Question 4

Bile is produced by:

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Liver (stored in gall bladder) — Contains bile salts (emulsify fats), bilirubin (RBC breakdown), cholesterol. Not an enzyme — helps lipase.

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Gall bladder

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Pancreas

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Stomach

Question 5

Starch is polymer of:‌​‍

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α-glucose (amylose linear, amylopectin branched) — Amylose α-1,4. ‌​‍Amylopectin α-1,4 + α-1,6. Glycogen: similar, more branched (animal storage).

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Fructose

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Galactose

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β-glucose

Question 6

Ashoka's Dhamma included:

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Tolerance + respect + non-violence — Moral code for all.

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Non-violence only

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Warfare

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Caste system

Question 7

The Mughal land revenue system, particularly under Akbar, was a cornerstone of the empire's administration. Which of the following was a *primary objective* of Akbar's 'Zabt' or 'Bandobast' system (also known as Todar Mal's reforms)?

Accepted Answer

A. To introduce a fixed, ten-year average assessment of land revenue based on productivity and price, ensuring stability for both state and peasants. — Akbar's Zabt system, implemented by Raja Todar Mal, aimed to standardize and rationalize land revenue assessment. It involved a ten-year average calculation of crop yields and prices, resulting in a fixed revenue demand for a decade. This system provided greater predictability for both the state's income and the peasants' obligations, fostering agricultural stability.

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B. To completely abolish the Jagirdari system and collect all revenue directly from the cultivators.

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C. To encourage the cultivation of cash crops by offering tax exemptions to farmers.

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D. To establish a uniform system of land ownership, granting proprietary rights to all cultivators.

Question 8

'Satyameva Jayate' is from:‌​‍

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Mundaka Upanishad — From Mundaka Upanishad.‌​‍

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Manusmriti

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Rigveda

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Bhagavad Gita

Question 9

Indian sociology pioneer:‌​‍

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All — Ghurye: 'Caste and Race in India'. ‌​‍Srinivas: coined 'Sanskritisation'. Karve: kinship in India. ‌​‍Also D.P. Mukherji, A.R. ‌​‍Desai.

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G. S. Ghurye

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Irawati Karve

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M. N. Srinivas

Question 10

Sanchi Stupa built by:‌​‍

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Ashoka — Ashoka — in Madhya Pradesh.‌​‍

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Kanishka

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Chandragupta

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Harsha

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #190