LDC Mixed Practice Test #453

Question 1

India-Australia ECTA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Signed 2022 in force — Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement.‌​‍

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Unknown

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Cancelled

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Under talks

Question 2

What is the correct chronological order of the following events?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

III, IV, I, II — Cripps Mission Mar 1942 → Shimla Conf Jun 1945 → RIN Mutiny Feb 1946 → Cabinet Mission Mar 1946.‌​‍

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IV, III, I, II

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III, IV, II, I

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IV, III, II, I

Question 3

The six freedoms under Article 19 include speech, assembly, association, movement, residence and:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Profession — Article 19(1): freedoms of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession/trade. ‌​‍Originally included property (removed by 44th Amendment).

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Property

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Employment

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Religion

Question 4

Which of the following is a key feature of the Kerala Right to Education Rules, 2011, that aligns with the national RTE Act?

Accepted Answer

C. 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools — The Kerala RTE Rules, 2011, mandate 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools, aligning with the national RTE Act. Option A is incorrect as it misrepresents the admission policy. Option B is a feature but not unique to Kerala. Option D, while important, is not a key RTE feature.

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A. Compulsory admission for children aged 6-14 in private schools

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B. No detention policy up to Class VIII

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D. Mandatory teacher eligibility test for government school appointments

Question 5

The first President of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad — Dr. ‌​‍Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India (1950-1962). He is the only President to have served two complete terms.

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Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

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Dr. Zakir Husain

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

Series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?

Accepted Answer

127 — ×2+1 each. 63×2+1=127.

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100

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120

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130

Question 7

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pretender — One who pretends.‌​‍

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Honest

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Truthful

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Sincere person

Question 8

Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister — The PM is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog. ‌​‍The Vice Chairman is the functional head.

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Finance Minister

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RBI Governor

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President

Question 9

The Mar Thoma Church in Kerala traces origin to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

St. Thomas (apostle) tradition — Tradition says St. ‌​‍Thomas arrived at Kodungallur in 52 CE; Mar Thoma Church reformed from Syrian Orthodox in 19th century.

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Portuguese missionaries

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British missionaries

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Dutch missionaries

Question 10

The opposite of 'abundant' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scarce — Abundant ↔ scarce/meagre/rare.‌​‍

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Ample

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Plentiful

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Rich

LDC Mixed Practice Test #453