LDC Mixed Practice Test #24

Question 1

Block Panchayats:

Accepted Answer

152 — 152 blocks.

Answer

100

Answer

200

Answer

300

Question 2

The first Chief Justice of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

H.J. Kania — Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from 26 January 1950 to 6 November 1951.‌​‍

Answer

B.R. Ambedkar

Answer

M. Patanjali Sastri

Answer

Y.V. Chandrachud

Question 3

Which matrix represents a counter-clockwise rotation by angle θ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[[cos,-sin],[sin,cos]] — Counter-clockwise rotation. ‌​‍Product of two rotations is a rotation by sum of angles.

Answer

Zero matrix

Answer

Identity

Answer

[[sin,cos],[-cos,sin]]

Question 4

Who approved the NEP 2020?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cabinet — Union Cabinet (29 July 2020).

Answer

Parliament

Answer

President

Answer

PM

Question 5

Under the Parliament’s legislative procedure, which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) when examining a Bill?

Accepted Answer

B. A JPC examines the Bill clause-by-clause and submits a report to the House, but cannot alter the Bill itself — A JPC reviews the Bill and submits a report with observations, but it cannot amend or reject the Bill directly (Option B). JPCs do not introduce new Bills (Option D) or have the power to reject Bills (Option C). Their role is advisory, and amendments are considered by the House based on their report.

Answer

A. A JPC can amend the Bill directly and present its recommendations to the Parliament for approval

Answer

C. A JPC can reject the Bill entirely if it finds the provisions unconstitutional or against public interest

Answer

D. A JPC is empowered to introduce a completely new Bill in place of the original one if it deems necessary

Question 6

UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) is based in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geneva — UNHCR founded 1950, based in Geneva. ‌​‍Protects refugees and stateless persons. Won Nobel Peace Prize 1954 and 1981.

Answer

New York

Answer

London

Answer

Paris

Question 7

The Indian state with the maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha is:

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — UP sends 31 members to Rajya Sabha — the largest state contingent.

Answer

Bihar

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 8

d/dx (x^n) =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

nx^(n-1) — Power rule. d/dx(x²) = 2x; d/dx(x³) = 3x².‌​‍

Answer

x^n

Answer

x^(n-1)

Answer

n!

Question 9

In the context of 'flipped classroom' methodology, what is the primary role of ICT for students BEFORE coming to the physical classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. To access and learn new content (e.g., through videos, readings) independently. — In a flipped classroom, the primary role of ICT for students before class (Option C) is to independently access and learn new content, typically through pre-recorded video lectures, readings, or online resources. This allows classroom time to be used for interactive activities, problem-solving, and deeper engagement with the material, rather than direct content delivery. Group projects (A), advanced problem-solving (B), and live discussions (D) are typically activities reserved for the in-class session.

Answer

A. To complete group projects and collaborative assignments.

Answer

B. To engage in advanced problem-solving sessions with the teacher.

Answer

D. To participate in live online discussions and debates with peers.

Question 10

Untouchability Abolition Act enforced since:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1955 — Renamed Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976. ‌​‍SC/ST (POA) Act 1989 made untouchability a cognisable offence.

Answer

1989

Answer

1976

Answer

1947

LDC Mixed Practice Test #24