LDC Mixed Practice Test #354

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces the concept of an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). A student successfully completes a 6-month certificate course in Data Science from University X and later wishes to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University Y. How would the ABC primarily benefit this student?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables the student to transfer and redeem the credits earned from University X towards their degree at University Y. — The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) stores academic credits earned by students from various Higher Education Institutions, allowing them to redeem these credits for future degrees or diplomas. This facilitates multidisciplinary education and flexible entry/exit options, enabling students to transfer and utilize credits earned across different institutions or programs. It does not directly provide scholarships, exemptions from entrance exams, or allow direct Master's enrollment without a Bachelor's degree.

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A. It allows the student to directly enroll in a Master's program without a Bachelor's degree.

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C. It provides a guaranteed scholarship for pursuing further studies at any recognized institution.

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D. It exempts the student from appearing in entrance examinations for higher education.

Question 2

SW monsoon arrives Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 June — ~1 June (normal date).‌​‍

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1 July

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15 June

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15 July

Question 3

What does Article 14 of the Constitution guarantee?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before law and equal protection of laws — Article 14: 'The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within India.'‌​‍

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Right to life

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Freedom of speech

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Right to education

Question 4

'Discovery of India' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru wrote Discovery of India in 1946 while in prison.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Ambedkar

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Tagore

Question 5

'Under the weather' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unwell — Slightly ill.‌​‍

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Cold

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Raining

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Happy

Question 6

The Indian Parliament consists of:

Accepted Answer

President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha — Article 79: Parliament = President + Council of States (Rajya Sabha) + House of People (Lok Sabha).

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Lok Sabha only

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Rajya Sabha only

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Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha + Judiciary

Question 7

Cheraman Juma Masjid is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Kodungallur — traditionally India's first mosque.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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Kannur

Question 8

NITI Aayog CEO 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BVR Subrahmanyam — BVR Subrahmanyam since Feb 2023.‌​‍

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Rajiv Gauba

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Parameswaran Iyer

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Amitabh Kant

Question 9

A book giving meanings of words is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dictionary — Dictionary defines words; thesaurus gives synonyms; encyclopedia gives facts.‌​‍

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Encyclopaedia

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Thesaurus

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Atlas

Question 10

Synonym of NOXIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Harmful — Toxic; harmful.

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Healthy

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Safe

Answer

Clean

LDC Mixed Practice Test #354