LDC Mixed Practice Test #157

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru's profound declaration 'Oru Jaathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu' (One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man) was not merely a spiritual dictum but a revolutionary social reform. Which of the following best describes the core practical implication of this philosophy in the context of early 20th-century Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. It sought to dismantle the hierarchical caste system by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby challenging social discrimination. — Sree Narayana Guru's declaration 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' directly challenged the prevailing caste hierarchy and untouchability by asserting the inherent spiritual unity and equality of all individuals. This philosophy provided a strong intellectual and moral foundation for social movements aimed at eradicating discrimination and promoting universal brotherhood, rather than just religious consolidation or individual enlightenment. Options A, C, and D misinterpret the primary social reform objective of the Guru's teaching.

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A. It primarily promoted inter-religious dialogue and conversion to a new, universal religion transcending traditional faiths.

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C. It advocated for the establishment of a unified religious institution under the Guru's leadership to consolidate Hindu beliefs.

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D. It emphasized the importance of individual spiritual enlightenment and detachment from worldly affairs as the sole path to societal harmony.

Question 2

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only by:

Accepted Answer

Impeachment process like a Supreme Court judge — CEC enjoys same security of tenure as SC judge — removable only by impeachment.

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Supreme Court

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President on recommendation of PM

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Simple majority vote

Question 3

SHG model in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree (~46 lakh members) — Massive grassroots network.

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Few members

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Urban only

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Rural only

Question 4

'Geetanjali' in English was translated by:

Accepted Answer

Tagore himself — Tagore's own English translation (introduced by W. B. Yeats) won the Nobel in 1913.

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Yeats

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Eliot

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Pound

Question 5

Which feature distinguishes a written constitution from an unwritten one?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A single authoritative document containing the framework of government — Written constitutions (India, USA) are codified; UK has an uncodified constitution.‌​‍

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Number of articles

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Age of the constitution

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Size of the document

Question 6

'Dominant caste' concept was also by:‌​‍

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Srinivas — Dominant caste: numerically preponderant + economically prosperous + politically powerful in a village. ‌​‍Not necessarily upper caste in ritual hierarchy.

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Ghurye

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

Question 7

India's UPI processed over ___ billion transactions per month by end of 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 — UPI crossed 15 billion transactions per month by late 2024, making it the world's largest real-time payment system.‌​‍

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16

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10

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12

Question 8

Thiru-Kochi state was formed by the merger of Travancore and Kochi on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 1949 — Travancore and Kochi merged on 1 July 1949 to form Thiru-Kochi state.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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1 November 1956

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26 January 1950

Question 9

Which country's team always marches first at Olympic opening ceremonies?‌​‍

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Greece — Greece (as the birthplace of the Olympics) leads the parade traditionally.‌​‍

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Switzerland

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Host country

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France

Question 10

What are the major eons of the geological time scale?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, Phanerozoic — Phanerozoic (540 mya-present) divided into Palaeozoic, Mesozoic (dinosaurs), Cenozoic (mammals, humans).‌​‍

Answer

Only one

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Cenozoic

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Palaeozoic only

LDC Mixed Practice Test #157