LDC Mixed Practice Test #231

Question 1

The maximum size of the Council of Ministers is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15% of LS — 91st Amendment (2003) caps the Council of Ministers at 15% of the total Lok Sabha strength.‌​‍

Answer

10% of LS

Answer

20% of LS

Answer

No limit

Question 2

Pazhassi Raja's most celebrated guerrilla campaigns against the British were fought in which forested region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad forests — Pazhassi Raja used the Wayanad forests to wage guerrilla war; he was killed in 1805 in Mavila Thodu, Wayanad.‌​‍

Answer

Western Ghats of Idukki

Answer

Silent Valley

Answer

Sahyadri near Palakkad

Question 3

Oldest rock on Earth:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canadian Shield — 4+ billion year Acasta Gneiss.‌​‍

Answer

Alps

Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Andes

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) - Urban scheme?

Accepted Answer

C. Direct cash transfer of ₹2.5 lakh to all beneficiaries — The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban includes CLSS, slum redevelopment, and AHP, but does NOT provide a direct cash transfer of ₹2.5 lakh to all beneficiaries. This amount is only applicable under specific PMAY-Rural components, not PMAY-Urban.

Answer

A. Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for EWS/LIG

Answer

B. In-situ slum redevelopment with private participation

Answer

D. Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) with state governments

Question 5

A teacher in Kerala is looking for the official state-level body responsible for designing the curriculum, preparing textbooks, and conducting research and training programs for teachers in elementary and secondary education. Which of the following bodies should they approach or refer to?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex body in Kerala for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and conducting research and training programs for teachers at the state level. KITE focuses on IT education, DGE on administration, and NCERT is a national body.

Answer

A. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 6

Kerala Mini Kits Agri Scheme:

Accepted Answer

All — Comprehensive farmer support.

Answer

Seed distribution

Answer

Tools

Answer

Fertilizer

Question 7

Synonym of CENSURE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Criticize — Express severe disapproval.‌​‍

Answer

Accept

Answer

Ignore

Answer

Praise

Question 8

Lokpal Chair qualification:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Former CJI or SC judge — Former CJI/SC judge or eminent person.‌​‍

Answer

Any retired judge

Answer

Senior IAS

Answer

Eminent

Question 9

India's Election Commission was constituted on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 January 1950 — EC of India formed on 25 January 1950 — celebrated as National Voters' Day.‌​‍

Answer

26 January 1950

Answer

15 August 1947

Answer

26 November 1949

Question 10

India overtook China as most populous country in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — April 2023 per UN estimates.‌​‍

Answer

Not yet

Answer

2022

Answer

2024

LDC Mixed Practice Test #231