LDC Mixed Practice Test #97

Question 1

A primary school teacher in Kerala is tasked with implementing strategies to ensure all students achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3. This initiative aligns primarily with which national program or policy directive mentioned in the NEP 2020?

Accepted Answer

B. NIPUN Bharat Mission — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under the aegis of NEP 2020, specifically aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. While Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a broader integrated scheme for school education, NIPUN Bharat is the direct initiative addressing FLN goals.

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A. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

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C. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Question 2

Apple India manufacturing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

iPhone 15, 16 assembled — Latest iPhones.‌​‍

Answer

None

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Only 14

Answer

Only older

Question 3

Iambic pentameter:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 feet, iamb (unstressed-stressed) — Shakespeare's plays, sonnets. ‌​‍Da-DUM five times. Trochee: stressed-unstressed. ‌​‍Dactyl: stressed-unstressed-unstressed.

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No meter

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7 feet

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4 feet

Question 4

'Deafening silence' is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Oxymoron — Oxymoron pairs contradictory words: bittersweet, cruel kindness, deafening silence.

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Alliteration

Question 5

Which of the following policy shifts was a direct consequence of the 1991 economic reforms in India, aimed at integrating the Indian economy with the global market?

Accepted Answer

C. Transition from a fixed exchange rate regime to a more flexible, market-determined exchange rate. — The 1991 reforms aimed at greater global integration and market orientation. A key measure was moving from a fixed exchange rate to a more flexible, market-determined system to better manage the balance of payments and facilitate trade. Options A, B, and D represent policies contrary to the spirit of liberalization, globalization, and market orientation that characterized the 1991 reforms.

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A. Nationalization of major private banks to consolidate financial power.

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B. Imposing higher tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries.

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D. Reintroduction of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act with more stringent provisions.

Question 6

First CinemaScope Malayalam film:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Padayottam — Padayottam 1982 first 70mm.‌​‍

Answer

Chemmeen

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Thacholi Othenan

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Neelakuyil

Question 7

Constitutional Amendment:

Accepted Answer

All three types exist — Simple, Special, and Special + State ratification.

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Simple majority

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Special majority

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2/3 + state ratification sometimes

Question 8

Study of handwriting:

Accepted Answer

Graphology — Graphology.

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Calligraphy

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Linguistics

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Anthropology

Question 9

Odd one: Apple, Mango, Potato, Orange‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Potato — Potato is a vegetable. Others are fruits.‌​‍

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Apple

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Mango

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Orange

Question 10

T20 WC 2024 final venue:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barbados — Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.‌​‍

Answer

India

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England

Answer

Australia

LDC Mixed Practice Test #97