LDC Mixed Practice Test #230

Question 1

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes a paradigm shift towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Which of the following is a key strategy outlined in NHP 2017 to ensure access to essential medicines and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for the population?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting the use of generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains. — NHP 2017 explicitly aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure by promoting generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains for essential drugs. This is a core component of achieving Universal Health Coverage, focusing on affordability and accessibility. Other options either increase costs or focus on tertiary care, which are not the primary strategies for universal access to essential medicines.

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A. Prioritizing the development of super-specialty hospitals in urban areas.

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C. Encouraging private sector dominance in the manufacturing and distribution of all essential drugs.

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D. Implementing a user-fee system for all essential medicines to generate funds for healthcare infrastructure.

Question 2

Antonym of STAY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leave — Stay ↔ leave.‌​‍

Answer

Wait

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Remain

Answer

Linger

Question 3

The Union Government aims to promote a specific national health initiative (e.g., universal vaccination program) which falls primarily under the State List. To ensure its effective implementation across all states, including those with limited financial capacity or differing priorities, the Centre seeks to provide financial assistance linked with performance metrics. Which of the following constitutional provisions would be the most appropriate mechanism for the Union to disburse such funds and issue accompanying directions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 282 (Discretionary grants by the Union or States). — Article 282 provides for discretionary grants by the Union to States for any public purpose, allowing the Union to attach specific conditions and performance metrics for the utilization of funds. This makes it the most suitable mechanism for funding specific national initiatives under the State List while ensuring accountability and adherence to central guidelines. Article 275 grants are primarily statutory, recommended by the Finance Commission, and less flexible for conditional, scheme-specific funding. Article 293 relates to borrowing powers of states, and Article 256 deals with administrat

Answer

A. Article 275 (Grants from the Union to certain States).

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C. Article 293 (Borrowing by States).

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D. Article 256 (Obligation of States and the Union).

Question 4

44th Amendment (1978) by:

Accepted Answer

Janata govt — Janata Party reversed emergency excesses.

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Congress

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UPA

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NDA

Question 5

President's Rule in a state under Article 356 is officially called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Emergency (Constitutional) — Article 356 imposes President's Rule when state government cannot function.‌​‍

Answer

Financial Emergency

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Central Rule

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National Emergency

Question 6

Continuity of f at c means:

Accepted Answer

Both exist and are equal — lim f(x) as x→c equals f(c). Differentiable → continuous (reverse not necessarily).

Answer

f(c) exists

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lim(x→c) f(x) exists

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No jump

Question 7

A school has recently invested in smartboards and tablets for all classrooms. What is the MOST crucial factor for the successful and effective integration of these ICT tools into the daily teaching-learning process?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing comprehensive training and ongoing support for teachers on how to utilize these tools effectively. — While infrastructure and content are important, the most crucial factor for successful ICT integration is empowering teachers with the necessary skills and confidence. Comprehensive training and continuous support ensure that teachers can effectively leverage these tools, preventing them from being underutilized or misused.

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A. Ensuring all classrooms have high-speed internet connectivity.

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C. Developing digital content specifically tailored for the school's curriculum.

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D. Mandating teachers to use ICT tools for at least one period daily.

Question 8

Thrissur Pooram held at:

Accepted Answer

All of these (as festival site) — Takes place at Vadakkunnathan; organized by Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady devaswoms.

Answer

Vadakkunnathan Temple

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Paramekkavu

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Thiruvambady

Question 9

If today Thursday, day after 90 days:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 90 ÷ 7 = 12 weeks remainder 6. ‌​‍Starting from Thursday, add 6 days: Fri (1), Sat (2), Sun (3), Mon (4), Tue (5), Wed (6). Answer: Wednesday.

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Friday

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Sunday

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Saturday

Question 10

A mineral extensively found in Kerala, primary ore of thorium, cerium and lanthanum:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monazite — Kerala's black sand beaches are rich in monazite.‌​‍

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Sillimanite

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Ilmenite

Answer

Zircon

LDC Mixed Practice Test #230