LDC Mixed Practice Test #289

Question 1

Antonym of SIMPLE:

Accepted Answer

Complex — Simple ↔ complex.

Answer

Easy

Answer

Plain

Answer

Basic

Question 2

Under the Indian Constitution, 'impeachment' applies to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President and high constitutional officials (e.g., SC judges, CEC) — Impeachment = parliamentary process for removing the President, SC/HC judges, CAG, CEC.‌​‍

Answer

All MPs

Answer

Only State Governors

Answer

Only PM

Question 3

The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a landmark legislation designed to transform agrarian relations. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key objective or provision of this Act, prior to its significant amendments in 1969?

Accepted Answer

C. It introduced a ceiling on land ownership, provided security of tenure for cultivating tenants, fixed fair rents, and allowed tenants to purchase ownership of their holdings under specific conditions. — The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a comprehensive legislation that aimed to bring about significant changes. Its key provisions included imposing a ceiling on land holdings, granting security of tenure to cultivating tenants, fixing fair rents, and enabling tenants to purchase ownership of their land under specified conditions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary objectives or mechanisms of the 1963 Act.

Answer

A. It primarily focused on the nationalization of all temple lands and their redistribution to landless poor.

Answer

B. It aimed to consolidate small and fragmented landholdings to promote large-scale commercial agriculture.

Answer

D. It mandated the immediate and free transfer of all surplus land from landlords to landless agricultural laborers without any compensation to the former.

Question 4

What is the orbital period of a geostationary satellite?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 h — ~23h 56m (sidereal day). ‌​‍Altitude ~35,786 km above equator. Orbits in equatorial plane.

Answer

365 d

Answer

1 h

Answer

12 h

Question 5

The Kerala government has actively promoted sustainable fishing practices to ensure the long-term health of its marine ecosystems and livelihoods. Which of the following regulatory measures is primarily designed to prevent the overfishing of young fish and allow them to reach reproductive maturity?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing a minimum legal size (MLS) and minimum mesh size (MMS) for commercially important fish species. — Implementing a Minimum Legal Size (MLS) directly prevents the capture and sale of fish before they reach a certain size, allowing them to grow and reproduce. Similarly, Minimum Mesh Size (MMS) for fishing nets ensures that smaller, immature fish can escape, preventing their premature capture. While a closed season (B) is also a conservation measure, its primary aim is often to protect breeding populations or during adverse weather, whereas MLS and MMS are specifically targeted at protecting juvenile fish. Options A and D relate to fishing technology or location, not directly to the protection

Answer

A. Providing financial incentives for the adoption of modern trawling nets.

Answer

B. Establishing a closed season for fishing during monsoon periods.

Answer

D. Subsidizing the conversion of traditional fishing boats to deep-sea vessels.

Question 6

Which Indian English writer authored 'Midnight's Children', a Booker Prize winner in 1981?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

Answer

Vikram Seth

Answer

Anita Desai

Answer

R.K. Narayan

Question 7

How many times has Joint Session of Parliament been convened?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three times — Joint Sessions have been convened 3 times: Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), Banking Service Commission (1978), and POTA (2002).‌​‍

Answer

Once

Answer

Twice

Answer

Never

Question 8

Passive of 'Open the door':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Let the door be opened — Imperative passive: 'Let + object + be + V3.'‌​‍

Answer

The door is opened

Answer

The door was opened

Answer

The door be opened

Question 9

India's vaccination programme uses CoWIN. CoWIN stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network — Co-WIN — digital platform for COVID vaccination registration, certification. ‌​‍Built by C-DAC.

Answer

COVID Warriors Index

Answer

COVID Winning

Answer

COVID World International

Question 10

Total parts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — Currently 25 parts.‌​‍

Answer

20

Answer

22

Answer

28

LDC Mixed Practice Test #289