LDC Mixed Practice Test #5

Question 1

In Python, which symbol starts a single-line comment?

Accepted Answer

# — Python uses # for single-line comments; triple-quoted strings for docstrings.

Answer

//

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/*

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--

Question 2

Which Constitutional Amendment made right to free and compulsory education a fundamental right?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th — 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A — RTE.‌​‍

Answer

73rd

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52nd

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74th

Question 3

'I am knowing him for 5 years.' Correct:

Accepted Answer

I have known him for 5 years — Stative verb 'know' doesn't use continuous. Present perfect for duration.

Answer

I know him for 5 years

Answer

I am known him for 5 years

Answer

I knew him for 5 years

Question 4

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before Law — Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws to all persons within India (citizens and foreigners both).‌​‍

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Right against Exploitation

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Right to Freedom

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Cultural Rights

Question 5

Indirect: He said 'I am happy':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said he was happy — am→was, I→he.‌​‍

Answer

He said he is happy

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He said I am happy

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He said I was happy

Question 6

Jane reached there ___ 8 o'clock.

Accepted Answer

at — 'At' is used with specific times.

Answer

on

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for

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in

Question 7

Kakki Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Pamba — Pamba tributary — Sabarigiri project.

Answer

Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Chalakudy

Question 8

They ___ football since morning.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have been playing — 'Since morning' = Present Perfect Continuous: have been + V-ing.‌​‍

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play

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played

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are play

Question 9

An event whose probability is 1 is called:

Accepted Answer

Certain — P = 1 means the event is certain to occur.

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Impossible

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Random

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Improbable

Question 10

Kadambini Ganguly, one of India's first female university graduates, broke significant societal barriers in the late 19th century. Her achievement was not merely personal but symbolized a critical shift for women's status. What was the *most profound societal implication* of her pioneering academic success?

Accepted Answer

B. It challenged orthodox views on women's intellectual capabilities and their right to public life. — Kadambini Ganguly's graduation was a powerful statement against the prevalent societal norms that confined women to domestic roles and questioned their intellectual capacity. While it didn't immediately lead to equal employment or widespread women-only universities, it fundamentally challenged orthodox views and paved the way for greater acceptance of women in higher education and public life, inspiring others.

Answer

A. It directly led to the establishment of women-only universities across India.

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C. It immediately resulted in equal employment opportunities for women in professional fields.

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D. It primarily encouraged women from affluent families to pursue higher education abroad.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #5