LDC Mixed Practice Test #335

Question 1

Reliance Jio launch:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — September 2016.‌​‍

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2014

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2010

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2020

Question 2

He ___ the door and went out.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

opened — Two sequential past actions: opened (past) and went (past).‌​‍

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open

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opens

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has opened

Question 3

The Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy is implemented in many countries to improve child health outcomes. Which of the following statements about IMNCI is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. It requires extensive laboratory investigations for accurate classification. — IMNCI is designed for resource-limited settings and relies on clinical signs and symptoms (syndromic approach) for classification and treatment, rather than extensive laboratory investigations. It does emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and is primarily focused on children under 5 years of age.

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A. It uses a syndromic approach to diagnosis and treatment.

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B. It emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.

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C. It is primarily for children under 5 years of age.

Question 4

Robin always seemed such a ___ boy.

Accepted Answer

Responsible — Adjective 'responsible' modifying 'boy'.

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Response

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Responsing

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Responsed

Question 5

If x% of y = y% of z, then:

Accepted Answer

x = z — x/100 · y = y/100 · z → x = z.

Answer

x = y

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y = z

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Not necessarily

Question 6

A primary school teacher in Kerala is preparing for the upcoming academic year, considering the recent educational reforms. Which of the following accurately represents the new pedagogical and curricular structure for school education as proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational Stage (3-8 years), Preparatory Stage (8-11 years), Middle Stage (11-14 years), Secondary Stage (14-18 years) — The NEP 2020 replaces the previous 10+2 system with a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure. This corresponds to the Foundational (3-8 years), Preparatory (8-11 years), Middle (11-14 years), and Secondary (14-18 years) stages, designed for holistic development and age-appropriate learning.

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B. 10+2 system with vocational streams from Grade 9

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C. Early Childhood Care (0-6 years) followed by 12 years of integrated schooling

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D. A flexible 3-year foundational stage followed by a 9-year secondary stage for all students

Question 7

Kerala State Election Commission came into existence on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 December 1993 — Kerala SEC established 3 December 1993 — ahead of Panchayati Raj Act.‌​‍

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18 April 1991

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23 April 1994

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1 April 1957

Question 8

The Supreme Court, in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), propounded the 'Basic Structure Doctrine'. How does this doctrine fundamentally impact the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. It mandates that Parliament cannot amend provisions that form the 'basic structure' of the Constitution, even through a constitutional amendment Act. — The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, limits Parliament's amending power under Article 368. It stipulates that while Parliament can amend most parts of the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy the fundamental features that constitute its 'basic structure'. Any amendment that violates the basic structure is deemed unconstitutional and void.

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A. It grants Parliament absolute power to amend any part of the Constitution, including fundamental rights.

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B. It prohibits Parliament from amending any provision related to fundamental rights.

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D. It allows Parliament to amend the basic structure, provided it secures a two-thirds majority in both Houses and ratification by half of the state legislatures.

Question 9

Operating system roles:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Process, memory, file, device management; user interface — Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS. ‌​‍Kernel is core. Linus Torvalds (1991) — Linux.

Answer

Only files

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Only memory

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Only UI

Question 10

The dance form 'Kathakali' originated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form that originated in Kerala. ‌​‍It features elaborate costumes, face paint, and tells stories from epics.

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Andhra Pradesh

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

LDC Mixed Practice Test #335