LDC Mixed Practice Test #321

Question 1

Two events A and B independent iff:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

P(A∩B) = P(A)·P(B) — Equivalently P(A|B) = P(A). Mutually exclusive ≠ independent.‌​‍

Answer

P(A|B) = 0

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P(A∪B) = 1

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P(A∩B) = 0

Question 2

Synonym of SERENE:

Accepted Answer

Calm — Peaceful.

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Agitated

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Busy

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Loud

Question 3

In the context of India's parliamentary system, if a Union Minister publicly makes a statement that directly contradicts a major policy decision previously adopted by the Council of Ministers, what is the most constitutionally appropriate immediate consequence?

Accepted Answer

B. The Prime Minister may ask the minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss them, upholding the principle of collective responsibility. — The principle of collective responsibility dictates that the Council of Ministers functions as a team, and all ministers must stand by the decisions of the cabinet. If a minister publicly contradicts a policy, they must either accept the collective decision and support it or resign. If they refuse, the Prime Minister can advise the President to dismiss them to maintain cabinet solidarity and collective responsibility. Distractors present incorrect constitutional processes or non-binding political actions.

Answer

A. The President, acting independently, can dismiss the concerned minister.

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C. The Lok Sabha automatically initiates a no-confidence motion against the entire government.

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D. The minister is obligated to publicly retract their statement and apologize to the Parliament.

Question 4

Kerala Lottery first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1967 — State lottery started 1967.‌​‍

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1970

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1957

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1980

Question 5

The lost ring of Shakuntala (Abhijnana) is a symbol of:

Accepted Answer

Recognition / memory — 'Abhijnana' = token of recognition; the ring restores Dushyanta's cursed memory.

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Wealth

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Magic

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Curses

Question 6

Vakkom Moulavi is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Vakkom Moulavi (1873-1932) led Islamic reform in Kerala. ‌​‍He founded the Swadeshabhimani newspaper.

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

Question 7

Synonym of STAGNANT:

Accepted Answer

Still — Not flowing, inactive.

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Flowing

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Moving

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Dynamic

Question 8

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 created how many linguistic states?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 states and 6 UTs — Effective 1 November 1956 — 14 states and 6 Union Territories.‌​‍

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22 states

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11 states and 5 UTs

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17 states and 7 UTs

Question 9

States Reorganisation Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1956 — 1956 — 14 states and 6 UTs created on linguistic basis.‌​‍

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1960

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1966

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1953

Question 10

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

Answer

A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

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D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #321