LDC Mixed Practice Test #72

Question 1

The Mizo Peace Accord granting statehood was signed in:

Accepted Answer

1986 — Mizo Accord of 30 June 1986 ended the insurgency; Mizoram became a state in 1987.

Answer

1985

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1988

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1992

Question 2

The number of spokes in the Ashoka Chakra is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 — 24 spokes representing the 24 hours (continuous progress).‌​‍

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12

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20

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32

Question 3

What is the size of PM2.5 particulate matter?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

< 2.5 micrometers — Particulate matter ≤2.5 micrometers.‌​‍

Answer

25 um

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2.5 cm

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2.5 mm

Question 4

One who speaks for others:

Accepted Answer

Spokesperson — Speaks on behalf of a group.

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Mediator

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Interpreter

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Lawyer

Question 5

Which of the following is a mandatory function of the Inter-State Council as per the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

A. Investigating and discussing subjects in which some or all of the States or the Union and one or more States have a common interest — The Inter-State Council is mandated to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest among States or between the Union and States (Article 263). It does not arbitrate disputes (reserved for courts) or adjudicate financial allocations (handled by Finance Commission). Formation of new States is under Article 3, not the Council's purview.

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B. Arbitrating disputes between States on water-sharing agreements

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C. Recommending the formation of new States or alteration of State boundaries

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D. Adjudicating disputes between the Union and the States regarding financial allocations

Question 6

Nobel Peace Prize 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nihon Hidankyo — Nihon Hidankyo (Japanese atomic bomb survivors org).‌​‍

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Narges Mohammadi

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Greta Thunberg

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UN

Question 7

Indirect: She said, 'Don't go there.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said not to go there — Negative command: said/told/ordered + not to + V1.‌​‍

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She told not to go there

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She ordered not to go there

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She forbade to go there

Question 8

The institution to oversee the functioning of Local Self Government Institutions in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ombudsman — Kerala has a dedicated Ombudsman for Local Self-Government Institutions.‌​‍

Answer

Lokayukta

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Kerala High Court

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Lokpal

Question 9

Synonym of PARSIMONIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stingy — Miserly.‌​‍

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Spendthrift

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Kind

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Generous

Question 10

LCM × HCF of two numbers equals:

Accepted Answer

Product of numbers — For any two positive integers, LCM(a,b) × HCF(a,b) = a × b.

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Sum

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Difference

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Quotient

LDC Mixed Practice Test #72