LDC Mixed Practice Test #55

Question 1

The 'Privy Purse' granted to princes was abolished in 1971 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26th Amendment — 26th Constitutional Amendment (1971) under Indira Gandhi abolished Privy Purses.‌​‍

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44th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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42nd Amendment

Question 2

The Indian Constitution delineates clear boundaries for legislative powers between the Centre and States. However, there are specific circumstances where the Parliament can legislate on a matter originally enumerated in the State List. Which of the following correctly identifies one such circumstance?

Accepted Answer

B. When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting), declaring it expedient in the national interest. This is a specific provision for parliamentary intervention in state legislative domain. Options A, C, and D describe incorrect procedures or bodies for this particular legislative power.

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A. When the President, through an executive order, declares the subject to be of paramount national security interest.

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C. When the Finance Commission recommends such legislation to ensure fiscal stability across states.

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D. When the Prime Minister's Office issues a directive to address a critical national development priority.

Question 3

When I saw my old friend, I was ___

Accepted Answer

delighted — 'Delighted' (past participle as adjective expressing feeling).

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delightful

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delight

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delighting

Question 4

A walks 5 km North, turns right, walks 3 km. He is facing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East — North → turn right = facing East.‌​‍

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North

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South

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West

Question 5

The first state to establish Panchayati Raj (1959) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan (Nagaur) on 2 October 1959 was the first. ‌​‍Based on Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommendation.

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Kerala

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AP

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Maharashtra

Question 6

Which of the following was a primary objective of India's Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974)?

Accepted Answer

C. Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance. — The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) emphasized 'Growth with Stability' and 'Progressive Achievement of Self-Reliance' as its core objectives. Rapid industrialization was a hallmark of the Second Plan. While the Green Revolution continued and food self-sufficiency was important, it wasn't the singular primary objective of the Fourth Plan. 'Garibi Hatao' became the dominant slogan and focus for the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

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A. Rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries.

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B. Achieving self-sufficiency in food grain production through the Green Revolution.

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D. Poverty eradication (Garibi Hatao) as the sole overarching goal.

Question 7

Red Cross founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Henry Dunant — Henry Dunant (1863). HQ = Geneva.‌​‍

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Florence Nightingale

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Albert Schweitzer

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Marie Curie

Question 8

Civil disobedience as a political strategy was notably used by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, MLK Jr. — Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience' (1849) → Gandhi's Satyagraha → MLK's civil rights movement. ‌​‍Non-violent breaking of unjust laws.

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Only Gandhi

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Only MLK

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Napoleon

Question 9

Alleppey backwater boat race:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All famous — Several boat races.‌​‍

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Nehru Trophy

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Champakulam

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Aranmula

Question 10

India-UAE CEPA signed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.‌​‍

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2021

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2023

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2020

LDC Mixed Practice Test #55