LDC Mixed Practice Test #401

Question 1

On 21 January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day. ‌​‍Which state is NOT one of these three?

Accepted Answer

Nagaland — Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura attained statehood on 21 January 1972; Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963.‌​‍

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Meghalaya

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Manipur

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Tripura

Question 2

Who founded 'Advaita Ashram' at Aluva in 1913?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded the Advaita Ashram at Aluva in 1913.‌​‍

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Thycaud Ayya

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Chattampi Swami

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Ayya Vaikundar

Question 3

According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, which component of intelligence involves adapting to new environments and using prior experiences in novel situations?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative Intelligence — Creative Intelligence in Sternberg's theory refers to the ability to think divergently, adapt to new situations, and use past experiences to solve problems in novel ways. Analytical Intelligence involves logical reasoning, Practical Intelligence relates to real-world problem-solving, and Emotional Intelligence is not part of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory.

Answer

A. Analytical Intelligence

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C. Practical Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 4

PIL (Public Interest Litigation) started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice P.N. Bhagwati — Late 1970s. Any citizen can file for public cause.‌​‍

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

Freedom of press is implicit in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 19(1)(a) — Freedom of press is not explicitly mentioned but is implied in Article 19(1)(a) — freedom of speech and expression.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 21

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Article 32

Question 6

Sri Lanka's Tamil conflict (1983-2009) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Military defeat of LTTE (May 2009) — 26-year civil war ended when Sri Lankan military defeated LTTE. ‌​‍Prabhakaran killed May 2009. ~100,000 total deaths. ‌​‍Accountability for human rights violations remains contested.

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Ceasefire

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Autonomy

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Independence

Question 7

What was the original name of Jahangir's politically powerful wife, Noor Jahan?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mehrunissa — Nur Jahan (Mehrunissa) — widow of Sher Afghan, married Jahangir 1611. ‌​‍Coins issued in her name. Patroness of arts, politics.

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Manmati

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Ruqaiya

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Arjumand Banu

Question 8

Iran President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Masoud Pezeshkian — Pezeshkian after Raisi's death.‌​‍

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Rouhani

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Raisi

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Khatami

Question 9

Antonym of HUMBLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arrogant — Humble ↔ arrogant.‌​‍

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Quiet

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Modest

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Simple

Question 10

Synonym of CRAVEN:

Accepted Answer

Cowardly — Cowardly.

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Brave

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Strong

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Bold

LDC Mixed Practice Test #401