LDC Mixed Practice Test #246

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key aspect of the financial legislative procedure in the Indian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

C. The 'Vote on Account' mechanism allows the Lok Sabha to authorize government expenditure for a part of the financial year before the full budget is approved. — The 'Vote on Account' is a crucial provision under Article 116 of the Constitution, enabling the Lok Sabha to grant funds for government expenditure for a temporary period until the full Union Budget is passed. This ensures that government operations do not halt at the beginning of a new financial year. Money Bills can only be delayed by the Rajya Sabha for 14 days, not 30. Demands for Grants are voted upon in the Lok Sabha.

Answer

A. A Money Bill, once passed by the Lok Sabha, cannot be rejected by the Rajya Sabha, but only delayed for a maximum of 30 days.

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B. Demands for Grants are voted upon exclusively in the Rajya Sabha, reflecting its role as the House of States.

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D. The Annual Financial Statement (Budget) must be approved by the Union Cabinet before its presentation in the Parliament.

Question 2

HC writs under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 226 — Art 226 — wider than Art 32 (covers legal rights too).‌​‍

Answer

Art 32

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Art 136

Answer

Art 143

Question 3

Cancer cells differ from normal because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled division (lack contact inhibition) — Metastasis — spread to distant sites. ‌​‍Proto-oncogenes (normal) mutate to oncogenes. Tumour suppressor genes (p53, Rb).

Answer

Faster death

Answer

No difference

Answer

Smaller

Question 4

The famous quote 'I have completed 18 years of age, my name is included in the voters' list' relates to:

Accepted Answer

61st Constitutional Amendment — 61st Amendment (1989) reduced voting age from 21 to 18.

Answer

42nd Amendment

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86th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

Question 5

Total AIIMS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25+ — 20+ AIIMS (15 operational, more being set up).‌​‍

Answer

20

Answer

7

Answer

15

Question 6

The Women's Wall in Kerala was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — The Women's Wall (Vanitha Mathil) on 1 January 2019 — ~5.5 million women formed a 620 km human chain.‌​‍

Answer

2017

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2018

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2020

Question 7

National Waterway-3 (Kollam to Kottappuram) was extended under the National Waterways Act 2016 up to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — NW-3 was extended up to Kozhikode (West Coast Canal).‌​‍

Answer

Malappuram

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Thrissur

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Kannur

Question 8

Fill in the blank: 'Usually they play cricket but now they ___ football.'

Accepted Answer

are playing — 'Now' indicates present continuous → 'are playing'.

Answer

were playing

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have been playing

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play

Question 9

When was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Launched 2 October 2014 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2015

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2013

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2016

Question 10

As per national guidelines, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first six months of life. What is the primary nutritional benefit of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A. Provides all necessary nutrients and antibodies for the infant's growth and immunity — Exclusive breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients, hydration, and protective antibodies for an infant's optimal growth, development, and immunity during the first six months of life. It is a complete food source for this period. Early introduction of solids is generally discouraged, and while breast milk contains iron, it doesn't guarantee sufficient stores for the entire first year without complementary feeding. Breast milk is highly nutritious, not just hydrating.

Answer

B. Helps in the early introduction of solid foods to prevent allergies

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C. Ensures adequate iron stores for the first year of life

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D. Primarily serves to hydrate the infant without providing significant nutrition

LDC Mixed Practice Test #246