KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #837

Question 1

The 86th Amendment (2002) is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Making education a Fundamental Right (Article 21A) and a Fundamental Duty — 86th Amendment: added Article 21A (Right to Education) + Article 51A(k) (parents' duty to provide education).

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Anti-defection law

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Panchayati Raj

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GST

Question 2

Himalayan ranges parallel (north to south):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Himadri, Himachal, Shivalik — Great (Himadri), Lesser (Himachal), Outer (Shivalik).‌​‍

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Only Shivalik

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Only Himadri

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Two ranges

Question 3

Who described the Directive Principles of State Policy as a 'novel feature' of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Dr Ambedkar used the phrase during the Constituent Assembly debates.‌​‍

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 4

Indole alkaloids, such as reserpine and vinca alkaloids, are derived from which of the following amino acid precursors?

Accepted Answer

D. Tryptophan — Tryptophan is the primary amino acid precursor for the biosynthesis of indole alkaloids, which include important drugs like reserpine and vinca alkaloids. Tyrosine is a precursor for isoquinoline alkaloids, ornithine for tropane alkaloids, and lysine for quinolizidine and piperidine alkaloids.

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A. Tyrosine

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B. Ornithine

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C. Lysine

Question 5

Gir National Park is the only habitat of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asiatic Lion — Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion.‌​‍

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Indian Bison

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Royal Bengal Tiger

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Indian Leopard

Question 6

Joint family in India was characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three or more generations living together, common property, common kitchen — Traditional Indian joint family: parents, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren. ‌​‍Joint ownership of property, shared kitchen.

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Single parent

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Nuclear structure

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Childless

Question 7

Keratin in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hair, nails, skin — Structural protein.‌​‍

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Blood

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Muscles

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Bones

Question 8

Hottest planet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Venus — Venus — thick CO₂ atmosphere traps heat.‌​‍

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Mars

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Mercury

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Earth

Question 9

The Finance Commission is appointed by the President every:‌​‍

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5 years — Article 280: Finance Commission constituted every 5 years to recommend Centre-State fiscal relations.‌​‍

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10 years

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3 years

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2 years

Question 10

Synonym of CHURLISH:

Accepted Answer

Rude — Bad-tempered, rude.

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Polite

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Kind

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Shy

KAS Prelims Mixed Practice Test #837