LDC Mixed Practice Test #75

Question 1

The Kerala State Film Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for cinematic excellence in Malayalam cinema. Which governmental body is primarily responsible for instituting and administering these annual awards?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Chalachitra Academy — The Kerala State Film Awards are instituted and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which functions under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi focuses on literature, and the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board is concerned with youth-related activities, making them incorrect choices for film awards. While the Department of Cultural Affairs is the parent department, the specific autonomous body responsible is the Chalachitra Academy.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi

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B. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Kerala State Youth Welfare Board

Question 2

National Youth Day in India (Swami Vivekananda's birthday) is:‌​‍

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12 January — National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January, Vivekananda's birthday.‌​‍

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11 September

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23 January

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14 January

Question 3

Phrase vs clause:‌​‍

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Phrase has no verb; clause has subject and verb — Main clause stands alone; subordinate doesn't. ‌​‍Phrase types: noun, adjective, adverb, prepositional, participial.

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Same

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Both must have verb

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Only clause

Question 4

The District Planning Committee (DPC) is a crucial institution in Kerala's decentralized planning framework. Regarding its composition and powers, which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. Four-fifths of the DPC members are elected by and from amongst the elected members of the District Panchayat and the Municipalities in the district. — As per Article 243ZD(2) of the Constitution and Section 217(2) of the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, four-fifths of the DPC members are elected by and from amongst the elected members of the District Panchayat and the Municipalities in the district, ensuring democratic representation in planning. The DPC is chaired by an elected member (usually the District Panchayat President), not the District Collector (A is wrong). Its function is to consolidate and prepare the draft district plan, not to directly approve and fund all projects (C is wrong). While MPs and MLAs may be permanent invitees, t

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A. The DPC is chaired by the District Collector, who acts as the primary executive authority for plan implementation.

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C. The primary function of the DPC is to directly approve and fund all projects proposed by Grama Panchayats and Block Panchayats.

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D. Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly representing the district are compulsory voting members of the DPC.

Question 5

Governor salary paid from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State — State Consolidated Fund.‌​‍

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Centre

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CFI

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Both

Question 6

The Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education in the state. What is a key distinguishing feature of SSK compared to earlier fragmented schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)?

Accepted Answer

B. SSK offers an integrated approach covering school education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates the previously separate schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). Its key distinguishing feature is providing a holistic and integrated approach to school education, covering all levels from pre-primary to higher secondary, ensuring continuity and coherence in educational planning and implementation. The other options describe either limited aspects, specific sub-initiatives, or incorrect objectives of SSK.

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A. SSK exclusively focuses on providing free digital devices to all students in public schools.

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C. SSK is solely responsible for establishing new residential schools for gifted students.

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D. SSK primarily aims to privatize certain aspects of public education for better efficiency.

Question 7

Behaviourism school's key figure:‌​‍

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John B. Watson / B.F. Skinner — Studies observable behavior only. ‌​‍Watson's 'Little Albert' experiment. Skinner's operant conditioning.

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James

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Rogers

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Freud

Question 8

Congress President 2024-26:‌​‍

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Mallikarjun Kharge — Mallikarjun Kharge since Oct 2022.‌​‍

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Shashi Tharoor

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Rahul Gandhi

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Sonia Gandhi

Question 9

The Malayali Memorial was submitted to the Maharaja on:

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1 January 1891 — Malayali Memorial (1 January 1891) demanded adequate representation of Malayalis in government jobs.

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3 September 1896

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26 July 1859

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11 January 1809

Question 10

Aditya-L1 launched:‌​‍

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Sep 2023 — 2 September 2023 — India's first solar mission.‌​‍

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Dec 2023

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Nov 2023

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Oct 2023

LDC Mixed Practice Test #75