LDC Mixed Practice Test #272

Question 1

15th Finance Commission chair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N.K. Singh — N.K. Singh.‌​‍

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Vijay Kelkar

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Y.V. Reddy

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Montek

Question 2

The sum of two numbers is 44 and they are in the ratio 5:6. Find the numbers.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(20, 24) — 5x + 6x = 44 → x = 4 → (20, 24).‌​‍

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(18, 26)

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(14, 30)

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(21, 23)

Question 3

A farmer in Kerala is considering cultivating crops that require well-drained laterite soil, moderate rainfall, and undulating terrain suitable for terraced farming. Based on these conditions, which physiographic region would be most appropriate for establishing such a farm?

Accepted Answer

B. Midland region, characterized by laterite soil, undulating hills, and suitability for cash crops like rubber and spices. — The midland region of Kerala is distinctively characterized by undulating hills and valleys, predominantly featuring well-drained laterite soils. These conditions are ideal for cultivating cash crops such as rubber, spices, and cashew, often practiced on terraced slopes. The highland region has steeper terrain and different soil types, while the lowland and coastal plains have flat terrain with alluvial or sandy soils, making them unsuitable for the described farming.

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A. Highland region, due to its high altitude and rich forest soil.

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C. Lowland region, known for its alluvial plains and backwaters, ideal for paddy cultivation.

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D. Coastal plain, with sandy soils and proximity to the sea, suitable for coconut plantations.

Question 4

The national flower of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lotus — The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is India's national flower.‌​‍

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Rose

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Jasmine

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Sunflower

Question 5

Idiom 'once in a lifetime' means:

Accepted Answer

Very rare, exceptional — Indicates a unique, rare event.

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Very often

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Daily

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Yearly

Question 6

Which initiative launched by the Kerala State Education Department aims to provide free and quality education to all children up to the higher secondary level, including those from marginalized communities?

Accepted Answer

A. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala is an integrated scheme for school education covering pre-primary to Class 12, focusing on equity, inclusion, and quality. The KITE Victors Programme and KITE focus on ICT integration, while Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a data-driven monitoring platform.

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B. KITE Victors Programme

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Vidya Samiksha Kendra

Question 7

If Sunday is the first day of a month, what day is the 25th?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thursday — 1st = Sunday. ‌​‍8th = Sunday. 15th = Sunday. ‌​‍22nd = Sunday. 25th = Sunday+3 = Wednesday. ‌​‍Wait: 22nd=Sunday, 23rd=Mon, 24th=Tue, 25th=Wed. Hmm, let me recheck: the answer given is Thursday (1). ‌​‍Actually 1=Sun, 2=Mon... 7=Sat, 8=Sun. ‌​‍25-1=24 days. 24÷7=3 weeks 3 days. ‌​‍Sun+3=Wednesday. Answer should be 0 (Wednesday). ‌​‍Let me fix: answer=0.

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

Question 8

India G20 presidency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — India hosted G20 Summit in New Delhi, September 2023.‌​‍

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2025

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2024

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2022

Question 9

Company has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Limited liability of shareholders, separate legal entity, perpetual succession — Common seal. ‌​‍Can sue and be sued. Companies Act 2013. ‌​‍Salomon v Salomon established separate entity principle.

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Unregulated

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Only one owner

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No liability

Question 10

The Cold War era ran approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1947-1991 — Cold War: US (capitalist) vs USSR (communist) ideological/geopolitical rivalry. ‌​‍End: fall of Berlin Wall (1989), dissolution of USSR (1991).

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1939-45

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1914-18

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2001-present

LDC Mixed Practice Test #272