LDC Mixed Practice Test #358

Question 1

This non-government, non-profit organisation works with deprived rural communities:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NRDP — NRDP — National Rural Development Programme (NGO context).‌​‍

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IAY

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NREGP

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PMRY

Question 2

Pritzker Architecture 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Riken Yamamoto — Riken Yamamoto (Japan) — Pritzker 2024.‌​‍

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Arata Isozaki

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Balkrishna Doshi

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Francis Kéré

Question 3

The Palakkad Gap is a pass through the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Palakkad Gap is the only significant break in the Western Ghats, connecting Kerala with Tamil Nadu. ‌​‍It is about 30 km wide.

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Himalayas

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Eastern Ghats

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Vindhya Range

Question 4

Synonym of PERSPICACIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Perceptive — Shrewd.‌​‍

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Slow

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Blind

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Dull

Question 5

The Preamble was amended only once — by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment (1976) — Only the 42nd Amendment modified the Preamble, adding 'Socialist', 'Secular', 'Integrity'.‌​‍

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44th

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52nd

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86th

Question 6

Constitutionalism means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Limited government under a constitution + rule of law — Constitutionalism: government powers are limited by a constitution, rights protected, separation of powers observed.‌​‍

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Having a constitution

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Parliamentary system

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Federalism

Question 7

Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Centre and States — Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by both Parliament and State Legislatures. ‌​‍In case of conflict, Central law prevails.

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Centre only

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States only

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Local bodies

Question 8

Logic gate NAND is called 'universal' because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All other gates can be built using NAND — NOR also universal. Basis of digital electronics. NOT A = NAND(A,A).‌​‍

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Uses less power

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Used always

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Faster

Question 9

RTI exemptions Section 8:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Security, commercial, privacy, etc — Multiple exemption grounds.‌​‍

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Only defence

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None

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All info public

Question 10

In the context of "National Education Policy news," what significant initiative was launched under NEP 2020 to leverage technology for enhancing access to education, especially during unforeseen circumstances like pandemics?

Accepted Answer

A. The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR). — The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) is a key initiative under NEP 2020 designed as a digital infrastructure to support diverse educational initiatives and platforms, promoting online learning and digital access. This was crucial during and after the pandemic for ensuring continuity of education. Options B, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's tech-integration goals or represent different, less direct initiatives.

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B. Mandatory classroom-only teaching for all subjects.

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C. A new policy to ban all foreign educational technology.

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D. The establishment of a single national textbook board for all states.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #358