LDC Mixed Practice Test #375

Question 1

RTI Act came into effect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 October 2005 — Empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities. ‌​‍PIO, appellate officer, Information Commissions. Subsequent amendments 2019 criticised.

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2014

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1947

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2000

Question 2

When did Marthanda Varma dedicate Travancore to Sree Padmanabhaswamy ('Thrippadi-daanam')?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 3, 1750 — Thrippadi-daanam was made on 3 January 1750 (5 Makaram 925 ME).‌​‍

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March 7, 1794

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June 5, 1756

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October 3, 1799

Question 3

Discovery of India by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Ambedkar

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Tagore

Question 4

Which country's constitution is often cited as the longest written constitution in the world?

Accepted Answer

India — The Indian Constitution is the longest written national constitution, with 448 articles across 25 parts (currently).

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USA

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UK

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Canada

Question 5

In which state is Sariska located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan.‌​‍

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Haryana

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UP

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MP

Question 6

The 'Kazhinja' scheme launched by the Kerala government focuses on which of the following health objectives?

Accepted Answer

A. Providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women — The 'Kazhinja' scheme is specifically aimed at improving menstrual hygiene by distributing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women in Kerala. Option B refers to a central government initiative, while C and D are unrelated to the scheme's primary focus. The distractors are plausible as they relate to other health programs.

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B. Ensuring universal immunization coverage under Mission Indradhanush

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C. Eradicating malnutrition through supplementary nutrition programs

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D. Promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention

Question 7

The Tarkunde Committee report focused mainly on: (i) Misuse of administrative machinery (ii) Money power in elections (iii) Alternative systems of representation (iv) Anti-corruption

Accepted Answer

Only (i), (ii) and (iii) — Tarkunde Committee (1974-75) recommended electoral reforms on these three fronts.

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Only (i) and (ii)

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Only (i) and (iv)

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Only (iv)

Question 8

Perimeter of square with side 7:

Accepted Answer

28 — All four sides of a square are equal. Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 7 = 28 units.

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21

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49

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14

Question 9

Ordinary Bill stages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three stages — Three readings in each House.‌​‍

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Second

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First Reading

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Third

Question 10

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a movement for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Temple entry and anti-untouchability — The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a movement against untouchability, demanding the right of lower castes to use roads near the Vaikom Temple in Travancore.‌​‍

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Land reform

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Independence from British rule

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Workers' rights

LDC Mixed Practice Test #375