LDC Mixed Practice Test #92

Question 1

Antonym of QUICK:

Accepted Answer

Slow — Quick ↔ slow.

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Fast

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Rapid

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Hasty

Question 2

Kerala's first self-financing medical college:

Accepted Answer

Several in 1990s-2000s — Various in private sector.

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None

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One

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Govt only

Question 3

In 2024, the BRICS group underwent a significant expansion, admitting several new member countries. What is the primary geopolitical implication of this expansion from the perspective of global power dynamics?

Accepted Answer

C. It represents an effort to create a more multipolar world order by increasing the collective economic and political weight of emerging economies. — The expansion of BRICS is largely seen as an effort by its members to challenge the existing Western-dominated global order, aiming for a more multipolar world where emerging economies have greater collective influence. It does not aim to strengthen the unipolar order or directly dissolve the UNSC, nor is its primary aim to counter NAM, which has a different historical context.

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A. It primarily aims to counter the influence of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on developing nations.

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B. It signifies a strengthening of the unipolar global order led by Western economies.

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D. It is a precursor to the dissolution of the United Nations Security Council's permanent membership structure.

Question 4

A new state-level educational policy is being formulated in Kerala that requires a comprehensive review of existing textbooks and the development of new instructional materials. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for guiding and facilitating this process?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, research, and teacher education programs. While DPI implements policies, SSA focuses on universal elementary education, and DIETs provide district-level teacher training, SCERT provides the state-level academic guidance for curriculum and textbooks.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives launched by the Government of Kerala is specifically aimed at improving the health and nutrition status of adolescent girls in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Snehasparsham (Adolescent Health Programme) — Snehasparsham is a dedicated adolescent health programme in Kerala that focuses on addressing the health, nutrition, and psychosocial needs of adolescent girls. The other options target different demographics or objectives: K-SWIFT supports widows and single women, Haritha Keralam is an environmental mission, and Kudumbashree is a poverty alleviation programme.

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A. K-SWIFT (Kerala State Widow and Single Women Empowerment Programme)

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C. Haritha Keralam (Green Kerala Mission)

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D. Kudumbashree (Poverty Alleviation Mission)

Question 6

Fazal Ali Commission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Linguistic reorganisation — Recommended linguistic states.‌​‍

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Finance

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Emergency

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Education

Question 7

The Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (1907), formed to uplift Dalits in Kerala, was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907 for Pulaya welfare and education.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Pampadi John Joseph

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Chattambi Swamikal

Question 8

Freedom of the press is protected in India under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 19(1)(a) freedom of speech and expression — Press freedom implicit in Article 19(1)(a). ‌​‍Subject to reasonable restrictions under 19(2) — security, public order, decency, contempt of court.

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Article 32

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Article 14

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Article 21

Question 9

Who was the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly?

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Prasad — Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946.

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B. R. Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Sachchidananda Sinha

Question 10

Find the incorrect 'Father of the Nation' pair:‌​‍

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Indonesia — Lee Kuan Yew — Indonesia's founding father is Sukarno. Lee Kuan Yew founded modern Singapore.‌​‍

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South Africa — Nelson Mandela

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Vietnam — Ho Chi Minh

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Cambodia — Norodom Sihanouk

LDC Mixed Practice Test #92