LDC Mixed Practice Test #34

Question 1

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Which of the following is a primary objective of the NHM in strengthening public health infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

C. To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. — The primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Options A, B, and D represent specific aspects or non-primary goals, not the overarching objective of strengthening public health infrastructure for universal access.

Answer

A. To provide free super-specialty treatment in private hospitals.

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B. To promote medical tourism and international collaboration.

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D. To establish advanced research facilities for high-tech medical innovations.

Question 2

Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) has a maximum of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/3 of Vidhan Sabha — The Vidhan Parishad cannot have more than 1/3 of the total Vidhan Sabha strength. ‌​‍Minimum 40 members.

Answer

1/2 of Vidhan Sabha

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1/4 of Vidhan Sabha

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Equal to Vidhan Sabha

Question 3

Sabarimala temple is located in which district of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Sabarimala temple (Lord Ayyappa) is located in Pathanamthitta district. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in the world.

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Idukki

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

Question 4

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip — Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian Black Hand operative, killed the Austrian heir apparent.‌​‍

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Josip Tito

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Nikola Pasic

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Alexander Karadjordjevic

Question 5

Autobiography vs Biography:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autobio: by oneself. Bio: by someone else — Gandhi's 'My Experiments with Truth' is autobio. ‌​‍Memoir: focus on specific period/theme, not whole life.

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Both by others

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Neither exists

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Same

Question 6

If 1 Jan 2024 = Monday, what is 1 March 2024?

Accepted Answer

Friday — Jan=31 days + Feb=29 days (2024 leap) = 60 days. 60÷7=8w+4d. Mon+4=Friday.

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Question 7

Number of subsets of a set with n elements:

Accepted Answer

2^n — Each element is in or out → 2 choices. Empty set counts. Number of proper subsets: 2^n - 1.

Answer

n

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n²

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n!

Question 8

Which article provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 16 — Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment under the State.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 15

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Article 17

Question 9

The Right to Education, making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for 6–14 years, became effective in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2010 — RTE Act 2009 came into effect on 1 April 2010 under Article 21A.‌​‍

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2005

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2014

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2020

Question 10

PAN stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent Account Number — PAN = Permanent Account Number (10-digit alphanumeric by Income Tax dept).‌​‍

Answer

Public Account Number

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Personal Access Number

Answer

Payment Authorization Number

LDC Mixed Practice Test #34