LDC Mixed Practice Test #94

Question 1

Gulf remittances contribute significantly to Kerala's economy from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Middle East — A large Kerala diaspora in Gulf (Middle East) countries sends significant remittances — a major source of Kerala's economy.‌​‍

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Europe

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USA

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Japan

Question 2

A newly appointed manager faces a challenging situation where team morale is low due to a recent company policy change. Instead of strictly adhering to existing protocols, the manager decides to organize an open forum for discussion, gather feedback, and then propose a modified implementation plan to senior management that addresses team concerns while still meeting company objectives. This approach primarily exemplifies which aspect of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical (contextual) intelligence. — Practical (contextual) intelligence, as per Sternberg, involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select real-world environments to achieve one's goals. The manager's action of adapting to the team's needs, shaping the environment through discussion, and proposing a modified plan demonstrates a strong application of practical intelligence to a real-world problem, rather than just analytical processing or pure novelty generation.

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A. Componential intelligence.

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B. Experiential intelligence.

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D. Analytical intelligence.

Question 3

V.S. Achuthanandan CM period:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2006-11 — V.S. was CM 2006-2011.‌​‍

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2016-21

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2011-16

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2001-06

Question 4

A small farmer in Kerala owns 1.5 hectares of cultivable land. He is also a retired government employee receiving a pension of ₹12,000 per month. Can he avail benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. No, because he is a retired government employee receiving a pension. — The PM-KISAN scheme has specific exclusion criteria. Individuals who are retired government employees receiving a pension of ₹10,000 or more per month are not eligible for benefits, irrespective of their landholding. The scheme aims to provide income support to small and marginal farmer families, but with these exclusions to target genuinely needy farmers.

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A. Yes, because he owns cultivable land and is a small farmer.

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C. Yes, but only if his landholding is less than 1 hectare.

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D. No, because the scheme is only for landless farmers.

Question 5

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the aim of promoting economic and regional integration. However, its progress has often been hampered. Which of the following factors is widely regarded as the primary impediment to SAARC's effectiveness in achieving its stated goals?

Accepted Answer

C. The persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, particularly between its largest members. — SAARC's effectiveness is primarily hampered by persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, especially between India and Pakistan. These tensions often overshadow regional cooperation efforts and lead to stalemates in decision-making, as SAARC operates on the principle of unanimity. While factors like economic disparities or the lack of a common security framework are relevant, the political will and resolution of bilateral conflicts are consistently cited as the most significant hurdles to SAARC achieving its full potential.

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A. The limited economic diversity and industrial capacity among its member nations.

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B. The absence of a shared security framework to address regional threats collectively.

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D. Over-dependence on foreign aid and lack of self-reliance in funding regional projects.

Question 6

Kerala capital:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Thiruvananthapuram.

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 7

NIA Act:

Accepted Answer

2008 (post 26/11) — NIA Act December 2008.

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2010

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2000

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1985

Question 8

Synonym of DAUNTLESS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fearless — Fearless; determined.‌​‍

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Quiet

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Weak

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Fearful

Question 9

NOTA option introduced:‌​‍

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2013 — 2013 after SC ruling.‌​‍

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2009

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2019

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2014

Question 10

How many languages are in the 8th Schedule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 languages are in the 8th Schedule (originally 14; 8 added through amendments).‌​‍

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14

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18

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24

LDC Mixed Practice Test #94