LDC Mixed Practice Test #403

Question 1

PM not member of LS/RS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Must become within 6 months — Must be elected within 6 months.‌​‍

Answer

Not possible

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Can't be PM

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Can stay

Question 2

The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, despite being a landmark legislative attempt, did not achieve immediate widespread implementation in its original form. What was the primary reason for this delay and subsequent re-enactment?

Accepted Answer

C. Constitutional challenges and a presidential intervention led to its eventual striking down and subsequent re-enactment in a modified form. — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, was initially struck down following constitutional challenges and a presidential intervention, which necessitated its re-enactment as the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1960. This legal and political hurdle was the primary reason for its delayed implementation in its original form. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the main reason for the bill's initial failure to be implemented.

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A. Lack of political will from the ruling government to enforce its provisions against powerful vested interests.

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B. Widespread peasant revolts and tenant protests against the bill's perceived inadequacies.

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D. The severe financial crisis in Kerala made it impossible to fund the compensation required for land acquisition.

Question 3

As part of the 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala, how does the 'Snehapoorvam' scheme contribute to maternal and child health?

Accepted Answer

C. By ensuring home-based care and support for HIV-positive mothers and their children — 'Snehapoorvam' is a welfare scheme under Kudumbashree that provides emotional and financial support to HIV-positive mothers and their children to prevent stigma and ensure care. Option A refers to schemes like 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'; Option B is unrelated; Option D does not align with the scheme's objectives, which focus on psychosocial support rather than financial subsidies.

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A. By providing financial assistance to pregnant women for institutional deliveries

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B. By offering free nutritional supplements to children under 5 years of age

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D. By subsidizing the cost of caesarean sections in government hospitals

Question 4

Kerala Sabari Rail — planned:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Angamaly-Erumeli — Sabari Rail project (proposed).‌​‍

Answer

TVM-Kannur

Answer

None

Answer

Kochi-TVM

Question 5

Which of the following is a key limitation of using MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in school education?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of personalized feedback and support — MOOCs are often free or low-cost, but their major limitation is the lack of personalized feedback and support due to large student numbers. Distractors A and C are incorrect as MOOCs are typically affordable and widely available, while D contradicts the core concept of online learning.

Answer

A. High cost of enrollment

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C. Limited availability of courses

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D. Requirement for face-to-face attendance

Question 6

Synonym of CURT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Rudely brief.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Polite

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Long

Question 7

One word: Long narrative poem on hero:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epic — Epic.‌​‍

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Lyric

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Sonnet

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Ode

Question 8

Kerala literacy campaign year:

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.

Answer

1991

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1989

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1995

Question 9

CM West Bengal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mamata Banerjee — Mamata Banerjee (TMC).‌​‍

Answer

Biman

Answer

Abhishek

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Suvendu

Question 10

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its unique approach. Which of the following statements most accurately describes its primary distinguishing characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving impressive social development indicators like literacy and life expectancy, primarily through extensive public sector provisioning in health and education, even with relatively moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is uniquely characterized by its success in achieving high human development indicators, such as literacy, life expectancy, and low infant mortality rates, primarily through significant public investment in social sectors like health and education. This was accomplished despite historically moderate economic growth, distinguishing it from models that prioritize economic growth first. Distractors describe approaches contrary to or not central to the core uniqueness of the Kerala Model.

Answer

A. Attaining high levels of economic growth through rapid industrialization while maintaining strong environmental regulations.

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C. Relying heavily on foreign aid and international grants to fund its social welfare programs and infrastructure development.

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D. Implementing a purely market-driven approach to social welfare, encouraging private investment to meet public needs efficiently.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #403