LDC Mixed Practice Test #344

Question 1

The phrase 'We, the People of India' appears in which part of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Preamble — The Preamble opens with 'We, the People of India' asserting popular sovereignty.‌​‍

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Article 370

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Article 1

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Schedule I

Question 2

F7 in MS Word performs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spell Check — F7 runs Spell Check and Grammar Check in MS Word.‌​‍

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Print

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Save

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Page Break

Question 3

UPI (Unified Payments Interface):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Real-time inter-bank payment system by NPCI — Launched 2016. ‌​‍India's digital payments revolution. 10+ billion transactions/month (2024). ‌​‍Interoperable.

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Only large transactions

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Old system

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Only bank

Question 4

Edakkal Caves with ancient petroglyphs are in which district?

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Edakkal Caves in Wayanad contain Stone Age petroglyphs dating back to 6000 BCE.

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Kannur

Question 5

A primary school teacher, Ms. Devi, wants to improve student engagement during storytelling sessions. She plans to introduce interactive role-playing activities. According to the cyclical nature of action research, which step immediately precedes the 'Act' phase (implementing the activities)?

Accepted Answer

D. Developing a detailed plan based on identified problems and research questions. — The action research cycle typically involves 'Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect'. The 'Plan' phase, which includes identifying the problem, formulating research questions, and developing a detailed intervention strategy, always precedes the 'Act' phase where the intervention is implemented. Observing students (C) occurs after acting, and disseminating findings (A) occurs after reflection.

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A. Disseminating the findings to colleagues.

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B. Reflecting on the impact of previous interventions.

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C. Observing the students' reaction during the new activity.

Question 6

Which of the following awards is specifically conferred by the Government of Kerala to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of literature?

Accepted Answer

A. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a prestigious literary award instituted by the Government of Kerala to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to Malayalam literature. The Jnanpith Award and Sahitya Akademi Award are national-level honors, while the Padma Vibhushan is a broader civilian award not specific to literature.

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B. Jnanpith Award

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C. Sahitya Akademi Award

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D. Padma Vibhushan

Question 7

Who started Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, a Dalit liberation movement in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poykayil Yohannan — Poykayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909.‌​‍

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Nataraja Guru

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Thycaud Ayya

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Pandit Karuppan

Question 8

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — Wayanad WLS is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — elephants, tigers.‌​‍

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Periyar Reserve

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Silent Valley

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Western Ghats Reserve

Question 9

The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, introduced by the first E.M.S. Namboodiripad ministry in 1957, was a landmark legislative effort. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key challenge or outcome related to this Bill during its initial phase?

Accepted Answer

C. It was passed by the State Assembly but subsequently reserved for Presidential assent, and before a decision, the ministry was dismissed under Article 356. — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, was indeed passed by the State Assembly. However, it was then reserved for Presidential assent. Before the President could give assent, the E.M.S. Namboodiripad ministry was dismissed under Article 356 in 1959, commonly known as the 'Liberation Struggle'. The Bill, therefore, did not come into force in its original form, making option C the correct description of its fate.

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A. It was successfully enacted and implemented across the entire state by 1958, leading to immediate redistribution.

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B. The Bill was passed by the State Assembly but failed to receive presidential assent, leading to its eventual lapse.

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D. The Bill faced strong opposition from within the ruling coalition, preventing its passage in the State Assembly.

Question 10

Kautilya's Arthashastra advocates for a highly centralized administrative system where the king's primary duty extends beyond maintaining law and order to actively managing the state's economy and welfare. Which of the following best reflects a key principle derived from this philosophy regarding state intervention?

Accepted Answer

B. The state has a direct responsibility in regulating trade, establishing state-owned mines, and controlling land revenue to ensure the prosperity and security of the realm. — Kautilya's Arthashastra emphasizes a strong, interventionist state that directly controls and regulates various economic sectors like mining, agriculture, trade, and taxation to maximize state revenue and public welfare. Option B accurately reflects this extensive state control over economic activities. Options A and C propose limited state intervention or local autonomy, which contradicts the highly centralized and managed economy described in Arthashastra, while option D misrepresents the pragmatic nature of Kautilya's statecraft.

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A. The state should primarily focus on military expansion and allow private enterprises to manage all economic activities without intervention.

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C. The king's role is limited to adjudication and defense, with local self-governing bodies having complete autonomy over economic policy.

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D. Economic policies should be dictated by religious scriptures, with the state ensuring compliance rather than direct management.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #344