LDC Mixed Practice Test #380

Question 1

Indian economy growth FY25 (advance estimate):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.6% — First advance estimate 7.6% FY25.‌​‍

Answer

8.2%

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6.5%

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7.0%

Question 2

Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' because of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rice/paddy cultivation — Palakkad has the largest paddy cultivation area in Kerala, enabled by the Palakkad Gap's plains.‌​‍

Answer

Spice cultivation

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Rubber cultivation

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Tea cultivation

Question 3

'No sooner had he left ___ the phone rang':

Accepted Answer

than — No sooner...than.

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when

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then

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before

Question 4

Pierre Bourdieu's concept of 'cultural capital' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-material resources (education, speech, taste) that enable social mobility — Bourdieu: capital = economic, cultural, social, symbolic. ‌​‍Cultural capital (knowledge, credentials, manners) reproduces class across generations.

Answer

Labour

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Money

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Only land

Question 5

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) emphasizes a shift from summative to formative assessment and proposes a new National Assessment Centre. What is the primary function of 'PARAKH', the proposed National Assessment Centre?

Accepted Answer

B. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a standard-setting body. Its primary function is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, ensuring uniformity and objectivity. Options A, C, and D describe functions not primarily assigned to PARAKH, which focuses on assessment reform and standardization rather than direct examination conduct, textbook development, or general teacher training.

Answer

A. To conduct annual public examinations for all students from Grade 3 to 12 across India.

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C. To develop and distribute standardized textbooks for all subjects and grades nationwide.

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D. To provide professional development training for teachers on innovative pedagogical techniques.

Question 6

Silent Valley NP famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lion-tailed Macaque — Lion-tailed Macaque.‌​‍

Answer

Nilgiri Tahr

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Elephant

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Tiger

Question 7

Which preposition: 'He is good ___ mathematics.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

at — 'Good at' a skill/subject.‌​‍

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in

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for

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on

Question 8

Under the 'National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)', the 'Health Facility Registry (HFR)' serves as a:

Accepted Answer

B. Comprehensive repository of all healthcare facilities, including their services and registration details. — The HFR under NDHM is a registry that maintains a comprehensive list of all healthcare facilities (public and private) along with their services, specialties, and registration details. Option A is incorrect as HFR does not focus solely on equipment. Option C is incorrect as patient registration for Ayushman Bharat is handled separately. Option D is unrelated to HFR's role.

Answer

A. Centralized database for tracking all medical equipment in government hospitals.

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C. Platform for online registration of patients for Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

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D. Government portal for reporting adverse drug reactions by healthcare professionals.

Question 9

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, the financial responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Act is shared between the Central and State Governments. What is the typical funding pattern for the RTE Act's implementation for most states?

Accepted Answer

C. Shared in a 60:40 ratio between Central and State Governments. — For most states, the financial burden of implementing the RTE Act is shared between the Central and State Governments in a 60:40 ratio, ensuring joint responsibility. Options A and B are incorrect as the funding is shared, and D misrepresents the sharing parties and their respective ratios.

Answer

A. 100% funded by the Central Government.

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B. 100% funded by the State Government.

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D. Shared in a 75:25 ratio between Central and Local Self-Governments.

Question 10

The synonym of 'OBSOLETE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outdated — Obsolete = no longer in use, outdated.‌​‍

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Modern

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Useful

Answer

Current

LDC Mixed Practice Test #380