LDC Mixed Practice Test #214

Question 1

'The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Granville Austin — Granville Austin's seminal 1966 work on the Indian Constitution.‌​‍

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William Douglas

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James Anderson

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Michael Brecher

Question 2

He is ___ honest man.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'An' before silent 'h' — honest is pronounced /ˈɒnɪst/ (vowel sound).‌​‍

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a

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the

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no article

Question 3

The Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced based on the recommendation of:

Accepted Answer

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee — The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system. Rajasthan was the first state to implement it in 1959.

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Ashok Mehta Committee

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Sarkaria Commission

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Shah Commission

Question 4

The Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising (1946) holds a distinct place in Kerala's freedom struggle narrative. Unlike many other contemporary movements primarily targeting British colonial rule, this uprising had a specific internal focus. What was its central demand or trigger?

Accepted Answer

C. Opposition to Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's 'American Model' constitutional reforms, which was seen as an attempt to perpetuate autocratic rule and prevent Travancore's democratization and integration with independent India. — The Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising was primarily a revolt against the autocratic rule of Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer in Travancore and his proposed 'American Model' constitution. This model was perceived as a move to retain power for the Dewan, prevent democratic reforms, and potentially keep Travancore independent from the impending Indian Union. While economic distress was a contributing factor, the core trigger was political opposition to the Dewan's constitutional proposals. Options A, B, and D either state incorrect primary objectives or misattribute the target of the rebellion.

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A. The demand for the formation of a separate linguistic state of Kerala, uniting all Malayalam-speaking regions.

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B. A direct armed rebellion against the British resident's authority in Travancore, aiming to establish a provisional independent government.

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D. A protest against the imposition of wartime taxes and food rationing by the Travancore state, without any broader political objectives.

Question 5

What is the address format for IP version 4?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

32-bit, 4 octets — ~4.3 billion addresses. ‌​‍IPv6: 128-bit (2^128 addresses). IPv4 exhaustion led to IPv6 adoption. ‌​‍Dual-stack transition.

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8-bit

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64-bit

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128-bit

Question 6

Kottayam is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rubber capital — Rubber capital of India.‌​‍

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Spice garden

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Cashew capital

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Rice bowl

Question 7

Union Budget 2024 theme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Viksit Bharat — Viksit Bharat theme.‌​‍

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Atmanirbhar

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Developed India

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Vikram Bharat

Question 8

If A can do work in 10 days, B in 15 days, together in:

Accepted Answer

6 days — 1/10 + 1/15 = 3/30+2/30 = 5/30 = 1/6. Together = 6 days.

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5 days

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7 days

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8 days

Question 9

Following a series of product tampering incidents, regulatory bodies mandated the use of tamper-evident packaging for over-the-counter (OTC) drug products. What is the main objective of tamper-evident packaging?

Accepted Answer

B. To prevent unauthorized alteration of the product — Tamper-evident packaging is designed to make it obvious if a product has been opened or altered before use, thereby deterring and revealing unauthorized manipulation. Its primary goal is patient safety by ensuring the integrity of the product. While some tamper-evident features might coincidentally offer minor child resistance or aesthetic appeal, these are not its main objectives, nor is extending shelf-life.

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A. To make the product child-resistant

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C. To improve the aesthetic appeal of the packaging

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D. To extend the shelf-life of the product

Question 10

Indian Railways is divided into how many zones?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18 — Indian Railways has 18 zones (as of 2024).‌​‍

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12

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16

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20

LDC Mixed Practice Test #214