LDC Mixed Practice Test #45

Question 1

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: (1) The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, State Funds, and Union Territories. (2) The CAG’s reports are examined by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament. (3) The CAG can audit the accounts of any private entity receiving government funds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 and 2 only — Statements (1) and (2) are correct as the CAG audits all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund and its reports are examined by the Public Accounts Committee. Statement (3) is incorrect because the CAG can audit accounts of private entities only if they are substantially funded by the government, not all such entities.

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B. 2 and 3 only

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C. 1 and 3 only

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D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 2

First state in India to implement e-governance fully:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala pioneered FRIENDS centers.‌​‍

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AP

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Karnataka

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TN

Question 3

Advocate General is for:

Accepted Answer

State — State level — Article 165.

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Centre

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Both

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SC

Question 4

Seven wonders of world (new list 2007):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Taj Mahal is one — Taj Mahal included.‌​‍

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Only historical

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All excluded India

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Only architectural

Question 5

A rational number can always be expressed as:

Accepted Answer

A fraction p/q where q ≠ 0 — Rational numbers = p/q with integer p, q (q≠0). Terminating or repeating decimals.

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An integer only

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A non-terminating non-repeating decimal

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A negative number only

Question 6

What is the primary objective of the RTE Act 2009 in the context of inclusive education?

Accepted Answer

B. To promote the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools — The primary objective of the RTE Act 2009 in the context of inclusive education is to promote the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools. Option A, while a key provision of the Act, is not specific to inclusive education. Option C contradicts the principle of inclusive education. Option D is not a primary objective of the Act.

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A. To ensure free and compulsory education for all children aged 6-14

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C. To establish special schools for children with severe disabilities

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D. To provide financial assistance to private schools for inclusive practices

Question 7

Who inaugurated Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi in 1958?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Inaugurated by PM Jawaharlal Nehru on 26 April 1958 in Thrissur.‌​‍

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Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma

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Pattam Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

Question 8

Mango:‌​‍

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All — National fruit.‌​‍

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National Fruit

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Sacred

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State

Question 9

A government Lower Primary school in a rural area of Thrissur district reports a persistent issue of teacher absenteeism and non-compliance with curriculum delivery schedules. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for conducting immediate inspections, initiating disciplinary action, and ensuring the smooth functioning of primary education in that specific locality?

Accepted Answer

B. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the primary supervisory authority for Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools within a specific educational sub-district. They are responsible for local inspections, addressing administrative issues like teacher absenteeism, and ensuring the implementation of educational policies at the grassroots level. The DEO oversees high schools and overall district administration, while DDE is a higher-level district functionary. The BPO focuses on project implementation under Samagra Shiksha Kerala, not direct disciplinary action or routine supervision of schoo

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A. District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO), Samagra Shiksha Kerala

Question 10

Synonym of SCRUTINIZE:‌​‍

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Examine closely — Examine carefully.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Overlook

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Skim

LDC Mixed Practice Test #45