LDC Mixed Practice Test #362

Question 1

Study of inscriptions:

Accepted Answer

Epigraphy — Epigraphy.

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Calligraphy

Question 2

Kerala's Human Development Index:‌​‍

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Highest in India — HDI leader India.‌​‍

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Middle

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5th

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10th

Question 3

The 'Kerala State Education Day' is celebrated on November 11 every year to mark the birth anniversary of which renowned Malayalam poet and educational reformer?

Accepted Answer

A. Vallathol Narayana Menon — Kerala State Education Day is celebrated on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vallathol Narayana Menon, a prominent poet and key figure in the Guruvayur Satyagraha for temple entry rights, which also contributed to educational reforms. The other poets listed are celebrated in Kerala but not associated with this day.

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B. Kumaran Asan

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C. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai

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D. G. Sankara Kurup

Question 4

Swapna Suresh:

Accepted Answer

2020 gold case — Accused in 2020 gold case.

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Actor

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Politician

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Businesswoman

Question 5

PCR/PCPNDT Act:‌​‍

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Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques — prohibits sex selection/feticide — 1994, amended 2003. ‌​‍Aimed at reducing female feticide. Sex ratio improvements (914 in 2011 to 933 in 2022-23 NFHS-5).

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Environment

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Land

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Terrorism

Question 6

Social stratification types:‌​‍

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Caste, class, race, gender, age, ability — Intersectionality — overlapping axes (Dalit woman faces both caste and gender discrimination).‌​‍

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Only class

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Only caste

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No stratification

Question 7

The word 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by the:

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42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

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1st Amendment

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44th Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 8

Who was the first President of India?

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad — Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India (1950-1962). He also served as the President of the Constituent Assembly.

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 9

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans:‌​‍

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Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.‌​‍

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Kerala only

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Kerala and Tamil Nadu

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All South Indian states

Question 10

In a remote tribal area of Kerala, there's a recognized need to construct additional classrooms, provide residential facilities for girls, and ensure barrier-free access for children with special needs in existing elementary schools. Which central-sponsored program, implemented at the state level, would primarily facilitate funding and implementation for these infrastructure development and inclusion initiatives?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, is a central-sponsored program aimed at universalizing elementary education. It specifically provides financial assistance for infrastructure development like classrooms, toilets, ramps, and implements initiatives for out-of-school children and inclusive education. DPI is the state administrative body, NCERT is a central academic body, and KIIFB is a state financial institution for general infrastructure projects.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #362