LDC Mixed Practice Test #325

Question 1

Who was related to the Muthukulam speech of 1947?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Kesavan — C. Kesavan's Muthukulam speech (May 1947).‌​‍

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Dr. K.B. Menon

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 2

24th Amendment (1971):

Accepted Answer

Parliament CAN amend FRs — Response to Golaknath case.

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FR abolished

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Right to Property removed

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Emergency reforms

Question 3

Under the National Health Policy 2017, what is the recommended target for the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025?

Accepted Answer

D. 30% reduction — The National Health Policy 2017 sets a target to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 25% by 2025, though some documents cite a 30% reduction as an aspirational goal. Option A (10%) and B (15%) are too low, while Option C (25%) is the officially stated target. The question focuses on the policy's measurable outcome for NCDs.

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A. 10% reduction

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B. 15% reduction

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C. 25% reduction

Question 4

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is crucial for understanding global climate change. Which of the following actions is NOT a primary function of the IPCC?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing specific policy recommendations for national governments to reduce emissions. — The IPCC's role is to assess and synthesize scientific information related to climate change, its impacts, and potential response options. It provides policy-relevant information to governments but explicitly refrains from prescribing specific policies or making recommendations to individual nations, as policy decisions are the prerogative of sovereign states. Options A, C, and D accurately describe core functions of the IPCC's assessment process.

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A. Providing comprehensive assessments of the scientific basis of climate change.

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C. Assessing the impacts of climate change and options for adaptation and mitigation.

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D. Reviewing and synthesizing thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Question 5

Paytm IPO:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nov 2021 — disappointing — Disappointing listing 2021.‌​‍

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2020

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Successful

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Cancelled

Question 6

Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which Part?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part III — Part III (Articles 12–35) deals with Fundamental Rights.‌​‍

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Part II

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Part IV

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Part IVA

Question 7

A person who hates people is called a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Misanthrope — Misanthrope = hater of humankind. Philanthropist = lover of humankind.‌​‍

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Philanthropist

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Polyglot

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Pedestrian

Question 8

The colony of Brazil was claimed by which European country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Portugal — Portugal claimed Brazil via Pedro Álvares Cabral's 1500 landing.‌​‍

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France

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Spain

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Netherlands

Question 9

Kerala Kalashetra (KSCA):

Accepted Answer

Arts Institute TVM — State cultural body.

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Dance only

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Music only

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Museum

Question 10

A sitting judge of a High Court is alleged to have committed gross misconduct. Which of the following statements correctly outlines the constitutional procedure for initiating the removal of such a judge in India?

Accepted Answer

C. A motion for removal must be passed by both Houses of Parliament, each with a special majority, and then presented to the President for an order of removal. — The removal of a High Court judge (or Supreme Court judge) is governed by Article 124(4) and 217 read with the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. A judge can be removed by the President only after an address by both Houses of Parliament, passed by a special majority (absolute majority of total membership and 2/3rd majority of members present and voting), has been presented to the President in the same session. This ensures judicial independence from both the executive and a simple parliamentary majority.

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A. The Chief Justice of India can initiate an inquiry and, if satisfied, recommend the President to remove the judge.

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B. The Governor of the concerned state, after consulting the Chief Minister, can issue an order for the judge's removal.

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D. The Supreme Court, on its own motion, can conduct an inquiry and order the removal of the High Court judge if misconduct is proven.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #325