KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #548

Question 1

Which women's march in October 1789 brought Louis XVI's family from Versailles to Paris?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

March on Versailles — The Women's March on Versailles (5–6 October 1789) forced the royal family to Paris.‌​‍

Answer

Women's Tea Party

Answer

Bread March

Answer

Goodbye Versailles

Question 2

Nanda dynasty defeated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya — Chandragupta Maurya with Chanakya.‌​‍

Answer

Kanishka

Answer

Bindusara

Answer

Ashoka

Question 3

The recent expansion of BRICS, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran to join, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives in the international system?

Accepted Answer

C. To strengthen economic cooperation and increase the collective voice of the Global South in international financial institutions. — The primary objective behind the expansion of BRICS is to bolster economic cooperation among its members and amplify the influence of the Global South on the global stage, particularly within existing international financial and governance structures. While discussions about a unified currency (B) or challenging existing blocs (A) may arise, they are not the immediate or stated primary aims of the expansion. Option D is a niche area not central to BRICS's broader strategic goals.

Answer

A. To create a military alliance to counter NATO's influence in global security.

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B. To establish a unified currency for international trade among all member states.

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D. To form a new global regulatory body for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Question 4

RBI Governor 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Shaktikanta Das till Dec 2024; Sanjay Malhotra after.‌​‍

Answer

Shaktikanta Das

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Sanjay Malhotra

Answer

Urjit Patel

Question 5

Which ancient port in Kerala was renowned for trade with Roman and Greek civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Muziris — Muziris (near modern-day Kodungallur/Cranganore) was a famous ancient port on the Malabar Coast, mentioned in Roman and Greek texts as a major spice trading centre.

Answer

Beypore

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Kollam

Answer

Kochi

Question 6

The partition of Bengal was carried out under the rule of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Curzon — Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905.‌​‍

Answer

Lord Dalhousie

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Lord Ripon

Answer

Lord Minto

Question 7

Sree Narayana Guru's famous dictum 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical call for social equality in early 20th century Kerala. Which of the following initiatives best represents the *practical implementation* of this philosophy in directly challenging caste-based discrimination?

Accepted Answer

B. The consecration of temples accessible to all, irrespective of caste. — The consecration of temples accessible to all castes directly challenged the deeply entrenched practice of untouchability and caste-based exclusion from places of worship, embodying the 'One Caste, One Religion, One God' principle in action. While other options like establishing ashrams focused on philosophical discourse and the SNDP Yogam on specific community upliftment, temple entry directly broke down physical barriers of caste discrimination. Promoting Sanskrit education, though valuable, was an educational reform, not a direct practical challenge to social segregation in public worship s

Answer

A. The establishment of Advaita Ashram in Aluva for Vedantic studies.

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C. The formation of the SNDP Yogam primarily for Ezhava community upliftment.

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D. The promotion of Sanskrit education among the traditionally marginalized groups.

Question 8

ICAR Kerala centers:

Accepted Answer

CMFRI, CPCRI, KAU — Multiple.

Answer

Only KAU

Answer

None

Answer

Only CMFRI

Question 9

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 17 — Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offence punishable by law. ‌​‍Article 18 abolishes titles.

Answer

Article 20

Answer

Article 18

Answer

Article 19

Question 10

In which year Sree Narayana Guru formed S.N.D.P. Yogam?

Accepted Answer

1903 — Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam founded 15 May 1903.

Answer

1900

Answer

1901

Answer

1907

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #548