LDC Mixed Practice Test #163

Question 1

'The assailant ___ several places before being apprehended by the police.' (phrasal verb)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

called at — 'Called at' = visited a place; 'called on' = visited a person.‌​‍

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called upon

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called up

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called on

Question 2

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act of 1969 is often considered the most radical and effective piece of legislation in Kerala's land reform history. What was its most distinguishing and impactful provision compared to the earlier agrarian laws of 1957-1963?

Accepted Answer

B. It legally abolished all remaining landlord-tenant relationships, granting full ownership rights to cultivating tenants and kudikidappukars (hutment dwellers). — The 1969 Amendment Act was revolutionary because it directly conferred ownership rights upon the cultivating tenants and kudikidappukars, effectively dismantling the centuries-old landlord-tenant system. Earlier acts (1957, 1963) had provisions for tenancy reform but faced legal challenges and implementation hurdles, leaving significant scope for landlordism. Options A, C, and D represent other aspects of agrarian reform or were not the primary distinguishing features of the 1969 amendment.

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A. It introduced a progressive tax system on agricultural income, independent of land ownership.

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C. It mandated the consolidation of fragmented landholdings to promote modern agricultural practices and efficiency.

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D. It primarily focused on the acquisition of surplus land from large plantation owners for redistribution to landless farmers.

Question 3

Alliteration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Repetition of initial consonant sounds — E.g., 'Peter Piper picked'. ‌​‍Assonance: repetition of vowel sounds. Consonance: consonant sounds in middle/end.

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Rhyme

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Assonance

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Onomatopoeia

Question 4

Permanent Lok Adalat for public utilities:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transport, telecom, water, etc — Section 22B LSA Act.‌​‍

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Only family

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Only criminal

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All disputes

Question 5

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the establishment of which type of institutions to foster excellence in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) — MERUs are proposed to be institutions of global standards, focusing on multidisciplinary education and high-quality research. The other options are either too narrow (TTIs, VTCs) or already exist (Central Universities) and do not align with the NEP 2020's vision for higher education.

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A. Central Universities

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C. Technical Training Institutes (TTIs)

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D. Vocational Training Centers (VTCs)

Question 6

Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bodh Gaya — Buddha attained enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Peepal tree at Bodh Gaya (Bihar). ‌​‍He was born at Lumbini, gave first sermon at Sarnath, and died at Kushinagar.

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Lumbini

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Sarnath

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Kushinagar

Question 7

Indirect: Alex said, 'I have finished my task.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alex said that he had finished his task — Present perfect → past perfect in reported speech; pronoun shift I→he.‌​‍

Answer

Alex said that I had finished my task

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Alex said that he has finished his task

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Alex said that I have finished my task

Question 8

Delhi vs LG case (2018):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

LG must act on aid/advice of CoM — SC constitutional bench.‌​‍

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All powers with LG

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LG supreme

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LG independent

Question 9

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for significant reforms in assessment practices. Which of the following is a common emphasis in their recommendations regarding student evaluation?

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on holistic development. — The correct answer is B. Both NCF 2005 (through Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation - CCE) and NEP 2020 advocate for holistic, continuous, and formative assessments that go beyond rote memorization and evaluate a child's all-round development. Options A and C promote high-stakes, summative testing which both policies aim to reduce, while Option D suggests an unrealistic and narrow shift in assessment modalities.

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A. Moving towards purely summative assessments to ensure accountability.

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C. Prioritizing high-stakes board examinations for all grades.

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D. Shifting the focus entirely from written exams to oral assessments.

Question 10

Current Vice-Chair NITI Aayog:

Accepted Answer

Suman Bery — Suman Bery.

Answer

Panagariya

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Rajiv Kumar

Answer

Amitabh Kant

LDC Mixed Practice Test #163