LDC Mixed Practice Test #296

Question 1

IGI Delhi has terminals:

Accepted Answer

3 — T1, T2, T3 — main operational.

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2

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4

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5

Question 2

Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced playfully in the sky.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Personification — Attributing human action (dancing) to stars = personification.‌​‍

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Alliteration

Question 3

Consider the implications of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution declaring India a 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic'. Which of the following statements best reflects the spirit behind the inclusion of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure social and economic equality, and religious freedom and impartiality of the state towards all religions. — The 42nd Amendment added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble. 'Socialist' aims to achieve social and economic equality through democratic means, ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities. 'Secular' implies that the state has no official religion and treats all religions equally, guaranteeing religious freedom to all citizens. Options A, B, and D present interpretations contrary to the true meaning and objectives of these terms in the Indian constitutional context.

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A. To establish a state religion and promote economic liberalization.

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B. To emphasize state control over all means of production and suppress religious diversity.

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D. To abolish private property and declare India as an atheist state.

Question 4

A Block Panchayat in Kerala identifies a significant gap in vocational training opportunities for youth within its jurisdiction. To address this through the decentralized planning process, which of the following actions is the most appropriate initial step for the Block Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

B. Incorporating the proposal into its annual plan after discussions and approval by the Block Panchayat Committee. — In Kerala's robust decentralized planning model, local self-government institutions like Block Panchayats are empowered to identify local needs and incorporate them into their annual plans after due deliberation and approval by their respective committees. Submitting directly to the State Planning Board or seeking central assistance are later stages or alternative funding avenues, while instructing Grama Panchayats without a clear plan and budget is premature and not the initial planning step.

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A. Directly submitting a detailed project report to the State Planning Board for approval and funding.

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C. Seeking direct financial assistance from relevant central government ministries.

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D. Instructing the Grama Panchayats under its jurisdiction to immediately launch vocational training programs.

Question 5

Delimitation Commission Act:

Accepted Answer

2002 — Delimitation Act 2002.

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1972

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1952

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2008

Question 6

What does secularism in India mean?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State equidistant from all religions + principled distance — Indian secularism (Rajeev Bhargava) = principled distance — state can intervene in religion to ensure reform and equality.‌​‍

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Strict separation of state and religion (Western model)

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Anti-religion

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Promotion of majority religion

Question 7

Troposphere features:

Accepted Answer

Weather occurs here (~0-12 km); temperature decreases with altitude — ~75% of atmospheric mass. Lapse rate ~6.5°C/km. Tropopause above.

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No weather

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Above stratosphere

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Uniform temperature

Question 8

The total number of districts in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — Kerala has 14 districts, from Kasaragod (northernmost) to Thiruvananthapuram (southernmost).‌​‍

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12

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15

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13

Question 9

The Vice-President of India is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Members of both Houses of Parliament — Elected by members (both elected and nominated) of both Houses via proportional representation.‌​‍

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Public

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Only Rajya Sabha

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State legislatures

Question 10

Which inorganic salt is commonly used as a radiopaque contrast agent in medical imaging due to its high atomic number?

Accepted Answer

A. Barium sulfate (BaSO4) — Barium sulfate (BaSO4) is used as a radiopaque contrast agent because barium (Z=56) has a high atomic number, which absorbs X-rays effectively. The other options lack significant radiopacity for imaging purposes.

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B. Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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C. Potassium iodide (KI)

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D. Calcium gluconate (C12H22CaO14)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #296