LDC Mixed Practice Test #9

Question 1

Ponmudi hill station:

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram district.

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Kollam

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Pathanamthitta

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Kottayam

Question 2

Democracy comes from Greek words meaning:

Accepted Answer

Demos (people) + Kratos (rule/power) — Greek: demokratia — rule by the people. Originated in Athens (5th C BCE) under Cleisthenes, Pericles.

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Power of kings

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Law and order

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Justice

Question 3

India has how many Union Territories?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 — 8 UTs: Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, A&N, Lakshadweep, D&NH and D&D, Ladakh, J&K.‌​‍

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7

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9

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10

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary site of action for the antacid magnesium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

A. Stomach lining — Magnesium hydroxide acts locally in the stomach by neutralizing gastric acid, providing relief from hyperacidity and heartburn. It does not primarily act in the small intestine, esophagus, or pancreas.

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B. Small intestine

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C. Esophagus

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D. Pancreas

Question 5

PM Modi attended G7 as:‌​‍

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Invited guest/outreach — India invited as outreach country.‌​‍

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Observer

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Host

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Member

Question 6

The Inter-State Council is an important institution designed to facilitate better coordination between the Union and the States. Considering its role and structure, which of the following statements about the Inter-State Council is accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. Its recommendations are generally advisory in nature, aiming to promote discussion and coordination on matters of common interest. — The Inter-State Council, established under Article 263 by the President, serves as an advisory body to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Centre and States or among states. Its recommendations are not legally binding, but rather aim to facilitate coordination and resolution through consensus. Options A, C, and D misrepresent its constitutional nature, chairmanship, powers, or the binding nature of its recommendations.

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A. It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, primarily for resolving inter-state trade disputes.

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C. The Council is chaired by the Union Home Minister, and its decisions are legally binding on all participating states.

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D. It has the power to legislate on subjects in the Concurrent List if there is a deadlock between the Centre and States.

Question 7

Meaning of the idiom: 'Pursuing a graduate degree can cost an arm and a leg.'

Accepted Answer

Expensive — 'Cost an arm and a leg' = very expensive.

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Affordable

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Economical

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Inexpensive

Question 8

Synonym of INEFFABLE:

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Inexpressible — Too great to express.

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Expressible

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Common

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Ordinary

Question 9

Deliberative democracy emphasises:‌​‍

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Reasoned public deliberation and consensus-building — Deliberative democracy (Habermas, Rawls): legitimacy flows from authentic reasoned public discussion, not just vote-counting.‌​‍

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Mob rule

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Expert rule

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Voting only

Question 10

Synonym of REFUTE:

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Disprove — Prove wrong.

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Accept

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Agree

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Confirm

LDC Mixed Practice Test #9