LDC Mixed Practice Test #276

Question 1

IIM Kozhikode:

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1996 — IIM-K established 1996.

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2000

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1990

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2005

Question 2

Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:‌​‍

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May 2021 — Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.‌​‍

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2020

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2019

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2022

Question 3

The mirror ___ broken when I dropped it in the bathroom.‌​‍

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got — Past simple 'got' matches the past action 'dropped'.‌​‍

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get

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has got

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gets

Question 4

Which countries play the Ashes cricket tests?‌​‍

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England-Australia — The Ashes — historic Test series between England and Australia.‌​‍

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England-New Zealand

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England-Sri Lanka

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England-France

Question 5

'Hit the nail on the head' means:‌​‍

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Say exactly the right thing — Hit the nail on the head = describe something exactly right.‌​‍

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Use a hammer

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Make a mistake

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Start building

Question 6

'She has been living here (A) since (B) five years (C) now (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

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B — 'Since' is for point in time (since 2020). ‌​‍'For' is for duration (for five years). Correct: 'for five years'.

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A

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C

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D

Question 7

Synonym of ALACRITY:

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Eagerness — Eagerness, promptness.

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Slowness

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Delay

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Fear

Question 8

A state legislature enacts a law that imposes significant restrictions on public demonstrations, citing concerns for public order and safety. When this law is challenged in the High Court, which of the following principles will primarily guide the court's judicial review?

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B. The High Court will determine if the restrictions are reasonable, proportionate to the stated objective, and do not arbitrarily infringe upon fundamental rights. — Judicial review in India involves examining if a law infringes upon fundamental rights. The courts apply principles like reasonableness and proportionality to determine if restrictions are justified and not arbitrary, ensuring the law aligns with constitutional provisions, even if it falls under a state subject. Options A, C, and D represent incomplete or incorrect understandings of judicial review's scope and purpose.

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A. The High Court will primarily assess if the law has received presidential assent, as this validates its constitutionality.

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C. The High Court will only examine if the law was passed by a simple majority in the state legislature, confirming its procedural validity.

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D. The High Court will generally defer to the legislative wisdom, given that maintenance of public order is a state subject.

Question 9

Himachal Pradesh became full state:

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1971 — 1971.

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1966

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1975

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1947

Question 10

BRICS expanded in January 2024 to include which new members?‌​‍

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Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia — BRICS expanded from 5 to 10 members in 2024, adding Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia.‌​‍

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Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines

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Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada

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Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, Argentina

LDC Mixed Practice Test #276