LDC Mixed Practice Test #7

Question 1

'Silver lining' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hope in difficulty — Hopeful prospect in a difficult situation.‌​‍

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Rich person

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Silver border

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Cloud

Question 2

No-confidence motion in:

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha — Only in Lok Sabha.

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Rajya Sabha

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Both

Answer

Joint session

Question 3

Which state is the largest producer of rubber in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces about 90% of India's natural rubber, with Kottayam being the hub of rubber cultivation.‌​‍

Answer

Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu

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Tripura

Question 4

Sabarimala SC Verdict (2018):

Accepted Answer

Allowed all women — All age women allowed; issue under review by larger bench.

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Banned all

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Restricted

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No change

Question 5

'Totalitarianism' refers to a system where:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The state exerts complete control over all aspects of life — Totalitarian regimes (Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, USSR under Stalin) suppress civil rights and political opposition.‌​‍

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The church dominates government

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Markets are fully liberalized

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Democratic institutions function freely

Question 6

Patriarchy refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social system of male dominance over women in power, property, and authority — Patriarchy institutionalises male privilege across economy, politics, family, religion, culture.‌​‍

Answer

Primitive society

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Gender equality

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Matriarchy

Question 7

The State Reorganisation Commission (1953) was headed by:

Accepted Answer

Justice Fazal Ali — Justice Fazal Ali chaired the SRC with K.M. Panikkar and H.N. Kunzru; 14 states created 1 Nov 1956.

Answer

S.K. Dhar

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Nehru

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Pattabhi Sitaramayya

Question 8

What is the official name of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Republic of India — Official name: Republic of India (Bharat Ganarajya).‌​‍

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Socialist Secular India

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Democratic State of India

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Socialist State of India

Question 9

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.‌​‍

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Ayya Swamikal

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 10

Eleventh Schedule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayats — 29 subjects for Panchayats (73rd Amendment).‌​‍

Answer

Languages

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Oaths

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Municipalities

LDC Mixed Practice Test #7