LDC Mixed Practice Test #224

Question 1

'Chenganoorathi' belongs to which Kerala narrative tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thekkan Pattu — Chenganoorathi is a famed hero of Thekkan Pattu (southern ballads).‌​‍

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Thottam Pattu

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Idanadan Pattu

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Vadakkan Pattu

Question 2

Change to direct speech: The teacher said that the Earth is round.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The teacher said, 'The Earth is round.' — Universal truths retain present tense even in direct/indirect speech.‌​‍

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The teacher said, 'The Earth will be round.'

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The teacher said Earth round

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The teacher said, 'The Earth was round.'

Question 3

Max Weber's key concept was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Verstehen (understanding) + ideal types — Weber: interpretive sociology (verstehen) — understanding meanings actors attach to their behaviour. ‌​‍'Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism' (1905).

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Class struggle

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Symbolic interactionism

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Social facts

Question 4

Communal riots trigger:

Accepted Answer

Mix of religious, political, economic, rumour factors — Partition riots 1947. Babri Masjid demolition (1992) and aftermath. Gujarat 2002. Delhi 2020. Sachar Committee (2006) on Muslim conditions.

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Economic alone

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Random

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Climate

Question 5

The first Dalit President of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. R. Narayanan — K. ‌​‍R. Narayanan, from Uzhavoor in Kottayam (Kerala), served as 10th President (1997-2002). ‌​‍Born into Dalit community.

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Pratibha Patil

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Zail Singh

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R. Venkataraman

Question 6

Ratio in national flag:

Accepted Answer

2:3 — Width:length = 2:3.

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3:2

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1:2

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3:5

Question 7

Federation with strong Centre borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canada — Federal system with strong Centre borrowed from Canada.‌​‍

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Australia

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USA

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Switzerland

Question 8

'Flower' is related to Petal in the same way as 'Book' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Page — Petal is a part of flower; Page is a part of book.‌​‍

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Content

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Library

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Author

Question 9

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 10

A resident of a ward in a Gram Panchayat in Kerala observes that the local primary health center lacks basic sanitation facilities and has not been regularly cleaned. They wish to raise this issue directly with the local self-government body for immediate action and accountability. Which of the following is the most appropriate and direct forum for this resident to formally present their grievance and demand action within the Panchayati Raj framework?

Accepted Answer

B. Presenting the issue during a Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha meeting. — The Gram Sabha (for the entire village/panchayat area) and Ward Sabha (for individual wards) are the fundamental units of direct democracy in the Panchayati Raj system. They provide the most direct platform for citizens to discuss local development issues, review the performance of the Gram Panchayat, and raise grievances, ensuring transparency and accountability at the grassroots level. While other options involve authorities, they are not the primary and direct forum for a citizen to raise a local issue within the elected Panchayati Raj structure.

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A. Approaching the Block Panchayat President.

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C. Submitting a petition directly to the District Collector.

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D. Filing a complaint with the State Local Self Government Department.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #224