LDC Mixed Practice Test #42

Question 1

Which social change strategy is BEST suited for addressing the problem of alcoholism in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting peer-led awareness programs and community support groups — Peer-led programs (Option B) foster trust and long-term behavioral change, addressing root causes like social acceptance and lack of support. Legal prohibition (A) and price hikes (D) often lead to resistance, while free treatment alone (C) does not prevent relapse.

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A. Imposing legal prohibition and punitive measures

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C. Providing free treatment only to severe cases in district hospitals

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D. Increasing the price of alcohol through taxation without community engagement

Question 2

Concerning the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the High Courts (under Article 226) in India, which of the following statements correctly highlights a key difference?

Accepted Answer

A. The Supreme Court can issue writs exclusively for the enforcement of fundamental rights, while High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other legal right. — Article 32 grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights. In contrast, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for fundamental rights but also for the enforcement of any other legal right, making their writ jurisdiction broader in scope. Options B, C, and D present inaccuracies regarding territorial jurisdiction, nature of jurisdiction, and discretionary powers, respectively.

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B. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs against any person or authority throughout the territory of India, without any territorial limitations.

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C. The Supreme Court's power to issue writs is an appellate jurisdiction, whereas High Courts exercise original jurisdiction in writ matters.

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D. High Courts are obligated to admit every writ petition filed before them, while the Supreme Court has the discretion to refuse a petition under Article 32.

Question 3

BPCL Kochi Refinery:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ambalamugal — Ambalamugal.‌​‍

Answer

Tripunithura

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Ernakulam city

Answer

Willingdon

Question 4

If DOG = 26, CAT = 24, then ELEPHANT = ?

Accepted Answer

81 — Scheme: letter-position sum. D+O+G = 4+15+7 = 26 ✓. C+A+T = 3+1+20 = 24 ✓. E+L+E+P+H+A+N+T = 5+12+5+16+8+1+14+20 = 81.

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77

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82

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86

Question 5

First English school Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Nagercoil 1819 — Nagercoil LMS 1819.

Answer

TVM

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Kochi

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Alappuzha

Question 6

Which are the places to visit ___ Italy?

Accepted Answer

in — Preposition 'in' used with countries.

Answer

at

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on

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of

Question 7

The Constitution guarantees protection of the rights of the minorities through which articles?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29 and 30 — Articles 29 and 30 guarantee cultural and educational rights to minorities.‌​‍

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28 and 29

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350 and 351

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15 and 16

Question 8

A patient frequently experiences severe anxiety attacks without any identifiable external trigger or conscious reason. A psychodynamic perspective would suggest that these attacks might be rooted in which part of the mind?

Accepted Answer

C. The unconscious mind, containing repressed conflicts or unresolved issues. — In psychodynamic theory, the unconscious mind holds thoughts, memories, and desires that are outside of conscious awareness but can still profoundly influence behavior and emotional states. Unexplained anxiety attacks are often attributed to repressed conflicts or unresolved issues residing in the unconscious. The conscious mind deals with current awareness, the preconscious with accessible memories, and the superego with moral judgments.

Answer

A. The conscious mind, due to recent stressful events.

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B. The preconscious mind, holding easily retrievable memories.

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D. The superego, enforcing moralistic ideals.

Question 9

A federal form of government, as in India, divides powers between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre and States — Federalism divides powers between a central government and constituent units (states/provinces).‌​‍

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Citizens and Government

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Executive and Judiciary

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Legislature and Executive

Question 10

3 HCs established 1862:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcutta, Bombay, Madras — Calcutta, Bombay, Madras — 1862.‌​‍

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Only Calcutta

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Plus Delhi

Answer

Plus Allahabad

LDC Mixed Practice Test #42