LDC Mixed Practice Test #469

Question 1

Which article of the Indian Constitution describes the powers of the President to declare national emergency?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 352 — Article 352: National Emergency (war, external aggression, armed rebellion).‌​‍

Answer

Article 368

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Article 356

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Article 360

Question 2

Which of the following Himalayan ranges is primarily known for its 'Duns' and 'Duars' valleys, formed by the deposition of unconsolidated sediments brought by the rivers flowing from the northern ranges?

Accepted Answer

C. Shiwaliks — The Shiwaliks, also known as the Outer Himalayas, are the southernmost and youngest range of the Himalayas. They are primarily formed by the deposition of unconsolidated sediments brought down by the rivers from the main Himalayan ranges. These unconsolidated sediments lead to the formation of longitudinal valleys called 'Duns' in the west (e.g., Dehradun) and 'Duars' in the east. The Greater Himalayas are known for high peaks, the Lesser Himalayas for hill stations, and the Trans-Himalayas for arid, high-altitude ranges.

Answer

A. Greater Himalayas

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B. Lesser Himalayas

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D. Trans-Himalayas

Question 3

Eravikulam NP famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Nilgiri Tahr.‌​‍

Answer

Lion

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Tiger

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Elephant

Question 4

Solution of dy/dx = ky:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

y = C·e^(kx) — Exponential growth/decay. Population, radioactivity, Newton cooling.‌​‍

Answer

y = x^k

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y = kx

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y = ln(kx)

Question 5

Ways to arrange 'CAT':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 3 distinct letters with no repetition: 3! ‌​‍= 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 arrangements (CAT, CTA, ACT, ATC, TCA, TAC).

Answer

12

Answer

9

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3

Question 6

Smart Cities launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — June 2015.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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2017

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2014

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

C. The term of office of the Election Commissioners is fixed for 6 years or until they attain the age of 65, whichever is earlier. — Option C is incorrect because the term of office for Election Commissioners is 6 years or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier, but there is no fixed term like 6 years alone. The removal process for Election Commissioners (other than the Chief) is simpler and does not require impeachment.

Answer

A. The Election Commission is a constitutional body under Article 324 of the Constitution.

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B. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.

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D. The Election Commission can be removed from office only through a process of impeachment similar to that of the Judges of the Supreme Court.

Question 8

Speaker's decision on defection:

Accepted Answer

Final (subject to judicial review) — Final but subject to judicial review (Kihoto Hollohan 1992).

Answer

Cannot be challenged

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CJI reviews

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EC reviews

Question 9

Photon energy of visible light:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~1-3 eV — E = hc/λ. ~1.8 eV (red) to ~3.1 eV (violet). UV and X-rays higher energy.‌​‍

Answer

~1 keV

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~1 MeV

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~1 GeV

Question 10

National Education Day in India is observed on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of which prominent educator and freedom fighter?

Accepted Answer

B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — National Education Day is observed on November 11th to honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Minister of Education. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (A) is associated with Aligarh Muslim University but not with National Education Day. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (C) is celebrated for Teachers' Day, while Gopal Krishna Gokhale (D) is known for his political contributions, not education.

Answer

A. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

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C. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

LDC Mixed Practice Test #469