LDC Mixed Practice Test #319

Question 1

A:B=2:3, B:C=4:5. A:B:C=?

Accepted Answer

8:12:15 — Make B common: A:B=8:12, B:C=12:15. A:B:C=8:12:15.

Answer

2:3:5

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4:6:5

Answer

6:9:15

Question 2

The 8th Schedule of the Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Official Languages — The 8th Schedule lists the official languages of India. ‌​‍Currently there are 22 languages in the 8th Schedule.

Answer

Distribution of powers

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Tribal areas

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Salaries of officials

Question 3

BJP President 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

JP Nadda — JP Nadda continued; succession ongoing in 2024-25.‌​‍

Answer

Amit Shah

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Nitin Gadkari

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Rajnath Singh

Question 4

A new curriculum framework for primary education is being developed in Kerala. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for designing the syllabus, preparing textbooks, and formulating teacher training modules in alignment with this framework?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body in the state responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and designing teacher training programs. DPI is the administrative head of school education, SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, and KSLMA on adult literacy initiatives.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 5

A government report highlights significant disparities in educational infrastructure and learning outcomes between urban and rural elementary schools in a particular district of Kerala. Which centrally sponsored scheme, implemented through the state, is specifically designed to address these disparities by providing funds for school infrastructure, teacher training, and promoting equitable access to quality elementary education?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA/SSK) — The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (which incorporates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - SSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at universalizing elementary education and improving its quality, including infrastructure development, teacher training, and ensuring equitable access. RMSA focuses on secondary education, MDMS on nutrition, and NSDM on skill development.

Answer

A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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B. National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (MDMS)

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D. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

Question 6

Kerala's Firefighting:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fire & Rescue Services — State service.‌​‍

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Centre

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Private

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Panchayat

Question 7

Preamble part of Constitution (SC ruling):

Accepted Answer

Both — Kesavananda overruled Berubari on Preamble.

Answer

Berubari — No

Answer

Kesavananda — Yes

Answer

LIC case

Question 8

Identify the figure of speech: 'Oh death, where is thy sting?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Personification / Apostrophe — Addressing an abstract concept (death) as if it were a person = apostrophe/personification.‌​‍

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Oxymoron

Question 9

Chinakkathoor Pooram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Wayanad

Answer

Palakkad

Question 10

121, 144, 169, 196, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

225 — Squares: 11², 12², 13², 14², 15² = 225.‌​‍

Answer

216

Answer

220

Answer

240

LDC Mixed Practice Test #319