LDC Mixed Practice Test #174

Question 1

A State government proposes a legislative bill that aims to provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of fourteen years, along with promoting the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people. Which parts of the Indian Constitution primarily guide the State's action in proposing such a bill?

Accepted Answer

C. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy — The proposed bill is guided by both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. Article 21A (a Fundamental Right) mandates free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen, which was introduced to fulfill the spirit of Article 45 (a DPSP). Additionally, promoting the educational and economic interests of weaker sections is a direct directive under Article 46, which is also part of the DPSPs. Thus, the state's action is guided by both these parts of the Constitution.

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A. Fundamental Rights and Preamble

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B. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

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D. Preamble and Fundamental Duties

Question 2

Under the new NEP 2020 framework, the Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) replaces the existing structure for educational governance. Which of the following is a key function of RSA as per the policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing a single national curriculum framework for all stages of school education — The Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) is tasked with developing a single national curriculum framework across all stages of school education under NEP 2020. Option A is incorrect as exams remain under state/board control, C is unrelated to RSA's role, and D is under the purview of the Ministry of Education or state departments, not RSA.

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A. Conducting annual state-level examinations for Class 10 and 12

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C. Managing the recruitment of teachers through competitive exams like Kerala PSC

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D. Overseeing the implementation of mid-day meal schemes in government schools

Question 3

The year in which Sree Narayana Guru's famous Sivagiri pilgrimage was formally started (by his directive) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1928 (realised posthumously from 1933) — Narayana Guru advised the Sivagiri pilgrimage in 1928; the first pilgrimage was in 1933, after his death.‌​‍

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1903

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1888

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1936

Question 4

Choose the pair where words are differently related:

Accepted Answer

Algeria - Africa — Canberra/Norway/Iran are city/country pairs (Canberra=capital of Australia). Algeria-Africa is country-continent. Algeria is the odd one.

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Canberra - Australia

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Norway - Europe

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Iran - Asia

Question 5

The Moplah/Mappila Rebellion (1921) occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar (Kerala) — Agrarian rebellion of Muslim tenants (Mappilas) against Hindu Namboodiri/Nair landlords during Khilafat-Non-Cooperation. ‌​‍Controversial — communal violence alleged in later phase. Wagon tragedy (Nov 1921).

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Punjab

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Maharashtra

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Bengal

Question 6

'None of the boys have finished the homework, ___?' (question tag)

Accepted Answer

have they? — Negative 'none...have' → positive tag 'have they?'.

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haven't they?

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did they?

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didn't they?

Question 7

Chief Minister of Kerala 2026:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pinarayi Vijayan — Pinarayi Vijayan (2nd consecutive term since 2021).‌​‍

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Oommen Chandy

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V.S. Achuthanandan

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Ramesh Chennithala

Question 8

One who doesn't believe in God:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atheist — Atheist.‌​‍

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Theist

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Sceptic

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Agnostic

Question 9

Idukki power project capacity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

780 MW — 780 MW — Kerala's largest hydro.‌​‍

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500

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1000

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200

Question 10

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 in India?

Accepted Answer

C. To allocate 5% of GDP to the health sector by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 aims to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025, with further efforts to reach 5% over time. Option A is incorrect as the policy does not specify a fixed doctor-population ratio. Option B is incorrect because the target for IMR is set at 28 per 1000 live births by 2019, not 20. Option D is incorrect as the policy focuses on health infrastructure based on local needs rather than a uniform bed ratio.

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A. To achieve a doctor-population ratio of 1:1000 by 2025

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B. To reduce infant mortality rate to 20 per 1000 live births by 2025

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D. To ensure availability of 2 beds per 1000 population in all districts by 2025

LDC Mixed Practice Test #174