LDC Mixed Practice Test #446

Question 1

COP29 held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baku, Azerbaijan 2024 — Baku Nov 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Dubai

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India

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UK

Question 2

In the early 19th century, Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion in Travancore was a significant resistance against British paramountcy. Which of the following factors most accurately represents the primary catalyst for his uprising?

Accepted Answer

B. The demand for increased financial subsidies from Travancore by the British Resident and the growing interference in state administration. — Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion was primarily triggered by the oppressive demands for increased financial subsidies (arrears) from Travancore by the British Resident, Colonel Macaulay, and the escalating British interference in the state's internal administration. His famous Kundara Proclamation vividly expressed these grievances, rallying people against the British and their local allies. The other options represent either later developments, less direct causes, or inaccurate historical contexts for the primary catalyst of his rebellion.

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A. The British imposition of a uniform legal code across all princely states, undermining local customs.

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C. The British support for Christian missionaries, which was perceived as a threat to Hindu religious traditions.

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D. The British efforts to abolish the practice of slavery in Travancore, which affected the economic interests of the ruling class.

Question 3

The real name of Brahmananda Sivayogi:

Accepted Answer

Karatt Govinda Menon — Karatt Govinda Menon (later renamed Brahmananda Sivayogi).

Answer

Karatt Achutha Menon

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Krishnan Nambiadiri

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Kunchi Kannan

Question 4

Berlin Blockade (1948-49) was broken by:

Accepted Answer

Berlin Airlift (US, UK, France flew supplies for 11 months) — USSR blockaded West Berlin (June 1948). Western Allies airlifted 2.3 million tons of supplies. Blockade lifted May 1949.

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Military invasion

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Soviet retreat

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Diplomatic negotiation

Question 5

Thycaud Ayya was the guru of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru and Chattampi Swamikal — Thycaud Ayya (1814-1909) was the spiritual teacher of both Chattampi Swamikal and Sree Narayana Guru.‌​‍

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Ayyankali only

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Vakkom Moulavi only

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Mannathu Padmanabhan only

Question 6

The 'Samagra Shiksha, Kerala' (SSK) initiative integrates the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). A key focus of SSK in Kerala, particularly in alignment with RTE principles, is:

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels for all children. — Samagra Shiksha is an overarching program designed to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels, from pre-primary to senior secondary. This comprehensive approach aligns perfectly with the RTE Act's goal of providing free and compulsory quality education to all children, focusing on bridging equity gaps and improving learning outcomes. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with state implementation, not about centralizing decisions, privatizing, or shifting the entire financial burden.

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A. Centralizing all educational decision-making processes at the state secretariat level for uniformity.

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B. Promoting private sector participation as the sole driver for infrastructure development in schools.

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D. Shifting the financial burden of school maintenance and operational costs entirely to local self-government institutions.

Question 7

Ladakh UT with legislature:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No — No Assembly — Hill Councils only.‌​‍

Answer

Yes

Answer

Hill council only

Answer

Partial

Question 8

Velu Thampi was the Dalawa (Prime Minister) of which king?

Accepted Answer

Balarama Varma Maharaja — Velu Thampi served under Maharaja Balarama Varma of Travancore.

Answer

Marthanda Varma

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Dharma Raja

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Swati Thirunal

Question 9

Panama Canal length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

82 km — Approximately 82 km.‌​‍

Answer

200 km

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100 km

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50 km

Question 10

Which of the following awards is presented by the Government of Kerala to recognize excellence in the field of Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

B. Vaidya Ratnam Award — The Vaidya Ratnam Award is specifically conferred by the Government of Kerala to honor outstanding contributions in Ayurveda. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award is related to women's contributions in literature, Sree Chithira Tirunal Award is for social work, and Mahakavi Vallathol Award is for Malayalam poetry.

Answer

A. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award

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C. Sree Chithira Tirunal Award

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D. Mahakavi Vallathol Award

LDC Mixed Practice Test #446