LDC Mixed Practice Test #342

Question 1

Who analysed the role of print media in imagining nationhood?

Accepted Answer

Benedict Anderson — Benedict Anderson's 'Imagined Communities' (1983) — print capitalism and nationalism.

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Perry Anderson

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Victor Kiernan

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Walter Bagehot

Question 2

Kerala New Year:

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishu — Malayalam New Year (Medam 1).

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Onam

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Kerala Piravi

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Pongal

Question 3

First Malayalam film to win President's Gold Medal:

Accepted Answer

Chemmeen — Chemmeen (1965) by Ramu Kariat.

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Neelakuyil

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Elippathayam

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Piravi

Question 4

I ___ know the right answer.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

don't — 'I don't know' — standard contraction for first-person singular.‌​‍

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doesn't

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do not

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no

Question 5

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Strike) in 1893 was a landmark protest in Kerala's social reform movement. Which of the following best describes its immediate and most significant impact?

Accepted Answer

B. It successfully challenged the traditional restrictions on lower castes using public roads and thoroughfares. — The 'Villuvandi Samaram' was Ayyankali's direct challenge to the severe restrictions placed on lower castes, preventing them from using public roads. By riding a bullock cart through public spaces reserved for upper castes, he asserted their right to mobility and access, which was a crucial step towards dismantling caste-based discrimination in public life. While Ayyankali championed other causes like education and labor rights, the Villuvandi Samaram specifically targeted public road access.

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A. It led to the establishment of the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, uniting marginalized communities politically.

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C. It compelled the Travancore government to enact legislation granting universal access to education for all castes.

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D. It triggered a large-scale land reform movement, redistributing agricultural lands to the landless poor.

Question 6

Governor's ordinance power:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 213 — Art 213 — when state legislature not in session.‌​‍

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Art 123

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Art 200

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Art 356

Question 7

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' due to its rich temple festivals (Thrissur Pooram), cultural events, and heritage.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 8

Hyderabad was integrated with India through:

Accepted Answer

Operation Polo (police action, 1948) — Operation Polo (13–18 Sept 1948) ended the Nizam's refusal and integrated Hyderabad.

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Instrument of Accession

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Referendum

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UN mediation

Question 9

Roger Bacon, who stressed rationalism and knowledge, lived in which country in the 13th century?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

England — Roger Bacon was an English Franciscan friar and scientific philosopher.‌​‍

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Italy

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Germany

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France

Question 10

NDA coalition first PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vajpayee 1998 — BJP-led NDA.‌​‍

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Deve Gowda

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Gujral

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Rajiv

LDC Mixed Practice Test #342