LDC Mixed Practice Test #161

Question 1

In 2023, the BRICS group announced a significant expansion, inviting several new member countries. Which of the following countries was NOT among the initial six nations invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024?

Accepted Answer

B. Indonesia — At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, six new countries were invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. While Argentina (A) was initially invited, its new government later declined the invitation. Indonesia (B) was a prospective candidate but was not among the initial six countries invited in this round of expansion. Iran (C) and Saudi Arabia (D) were indeed invited and joined.

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A. Argentina

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C. Iran

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D. Saudi Arabia

Question 2

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide tap water connections to every rural household. Which of the following best describes the target year for achieving this goal across the country?

Accepted Answer

C. 2024 — The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched with the explicit aim to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households in India by 2024. This target year is a core component of the mission's implementation strategy. Other options provide incorrect target years or scope.

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A. 2025

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B. 2023

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D. 2022

Question 3

The Presidential Election uses which voting method?

Accepted Answer

Single Transferable Vote (proportional representation) — Article 55: President elected by STV via proportional representation. Votes of MLAs weighted by state population and MPs weighted by total MLA votes.

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First Past the Post

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Majority

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Plurality

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Kerala State Higher Secondary Board?

Accepted Answer

C. Appointing teachers in higher secondary schools — The Kerala State Higher Secondary Board is responsible for conducting exams, prescribing syllabi, and granting affiliations, but the appointment of teachers is handled by the Department of General Education, not the board.

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A. Conducting Higher Secondary Examinations

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B. Prescribing the curriculum and syllabus for higher secondary classes

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D. Granting affiliations to higher secondary schools

Question 5

A quadrilateral with all four sides equal and angles 90° is a:

Accepted Answer

Square — Square = rectangle with equal sides = rhombus with right angles.

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Rectangle

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Rhombus

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Trapezium

Question 6

Bihar's rivers — most flow:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South to North into Ganga — Many tributaries flow north to south to Ganga.‌​‍

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East

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West

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Only West

Question 7

During which phase of the 5E learning model would students typically engage in hands-on experiments, collect data, and observe phenomena without direct instruction on the specific concepts being taught?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore — The 'Explore' phase is characterized by students' direct engagement with the learning environment through hands-on activities, investigations, and data collection. This phase allows learners to develop their own understanding through experience before formal explanations are introduced, aligning with constructivist principles.

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A. Engage

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B. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 8

The Government of India has been actively promoting the integration of AYUSH systems into the mainstream healthcare delivery. A key initiative for this integration, particularly at the primary healthcare level, involves establishing which of the following, often co-located with existing primary health centers?

Accepted Answer

B. AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres (AYUSH HWCs) — AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres (AYUSH HWCs) are a crucial part of the government's strategy to integrate AYUSH into primary healthcare. These centres, often co-located with existing Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat, aim to provide comprehensive primary health care services including preventive and promotive aspects of AYUSH. The other options represent tertiary care, research, or international promotion, which are not the primary means of integrating AYUSH at the grassroots primary healthcare level.

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A. Dedicated AYUSH super-specialty hospitals for advanced treatments

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C. National Institutes for AYUSH research and development

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D. International collaborations for global promotion of AYUSH

Question 9

Which of the following is a key feature of Kerala's model of development?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social development (health, education) with moderate income — 'Kerala model' — high HDI, literacy, life expectancy despite modest per-capita income. ‌​‍Land reform, public health.

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Only IT

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Heavy industrialisation

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Mining

Question 10

Who was the Brand Ambassador of 'Make in Kerala' programme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohanlal — Mohanlal was Brand Ambassador for 'Make in Kerala'.‌​‍

Answer

Suresh Gopi

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Dileep

Answer

Mammootty

LDC Mixed Practice Test #161