LDC Mixed Practice Test #47

Question 1

Kerala Lok Ayukta:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1999 — Kerala Lokayukta Act 1999.‌​‍

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1995

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2005

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2010

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the State Election Commissioner of Kerala is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

D. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office by a resolution passed by the State Legislature with a special majority. — The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor (Article 243K(1)) and their conditions of service and tenure are determined by the Governor, subject to state law (Article 243K(2)). The SEC oversees elections to Panchayats and Municipalities (Article 243K(1)). However, the State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court, which means by the President on an address passed by both Houses of Parliament, not by the State Legislature.

Answer

A. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Kerala.

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B. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Commissioner are determined by the Governor, subject to any law made by the State Legislature.

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C. The State Election Commission is empowered to superintend, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.

Question 3

In which state does the westernmost point of mainland India lie?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat (Guhar Moti) — Guhar Moti in Kutch (Gujarat) is the westernmost point of mainland India.‌​‍

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Rajasthan

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Maharashtra

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Karnataka

Question 4

A primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is to promote multilingualism and the power of language in education. Regarding the medium of instruction for school education, what does NEP 2020 primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Instruction in home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — The NEP 2020 strongly advocates for instruction in the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. This emphasis aims to ensure better learning outcomes and cognitive development by leveraging a child's familiar language. The policy does not mandate English, Sanskrit, or Hindi exclusively, but rather promotes multilingualism and local languages.

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A. English as the mandatory medium of instruction from Grade 1 onwards across all schools.

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B. Sanskrit as the primary medium of instruction, especially in foundational stages, to preserve cultural heritage.

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D. Exclusive use of Hindi as the medium of instruction throughout the country for national integration.

Question 5

Who can move a writ petition under Article 32?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Any person — Any person (citizen or non-citizen) whose Fundamental Rights are violated can approach the Supreme Court under Article 32.‌​‍

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Only citizens

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Only the government

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Only lawyers

Question 6

FIFA 2026 will be hosted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA/Canada/Mexico — First tri-hosted World Cup.‌​‍

Answer

Qatar

Answer

India

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Australia

Question 7

Leaders inspired by Sree Narayana Guru: (i) Dr. ‌​‍Palpu (ii) Kumaran Asan (iii) Nataraja Guru (iv) Nitya Chaitanya Yati

Accepted Answer

All four — All four drew inspiration from Sree Narayana Guru.‌​‍

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Only (ii & iii)

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Only (i, ii & iii)

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Only (i & ii)

Question 8

An authentic scientifically written book on Koodiyattam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natya Kalpadrumam — Natya Kalpadrumam by Mani Madhava Chakyar is the classic treatise on Koodiyattam.‌​‍

Answer

Hasta Lakshana Deepika

Answer

Thapathi Samvaranam

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Natya Shastra

Question 9

Which women's march in October 1789 brought Louis XVI's family from Versailles to Paris?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

March on Versailles — The Women's March on Versailles (5–6 October 1789) forced the royal family to Paris.‌​‍

Answer

Women's Tea Party

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Bread March

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Goodbye Versailles

Question 10

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (POSH) was enacted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — POSH Act 2013 codified the 1997 Vishaka guidelines into law.‌​‍

Answer

2005

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1997 (Vishaka guidelines)

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2019

LDC Mixed Practice Test #47