LDC Mixed Practice Test #493

Question 1

Article 370 (special status to J&K) was effectively abrogated via:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Presidential Order + J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 — On 5 August 2019, President issued order under Article 370(3), and Parliament passed J&K Reorganisation Act splitting it into two UTs: J&K and Ladakh.‌​‍

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Kesavananda Bharati judgment

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105th Amendment

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103rd Amendment

Question 2

The Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, and its subsequent comprehensive amendments, especially the 1969 Amendment, significantly reshaped agrarian relations in Kerala. Considering the period 1957-1969, which of the following provisions was a central and defining feature of these land reforms aimed at empowering the cultivating tenants?

Accepted Answer

B. Granting absolute ownership rights to the cultivating tenants over the land they tilled, subject to certain conditions. — A central tenet of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, and particularly the comprehensive 1969 Amendment, was the conferment of ownership rights on cultivating tenants. This legislation abolished landlordism and intermediaries, granting fixity of tenure and the right to purchase land to the actual cultivators, thereby empowering them significantly. Options A, C, and D represent different agricultural or fiscal policies, not the core land reform provisions related to tenant rights and land ownership during this period.

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A. Establishment of large-scale cooperative farming societies managed by the state.

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C. Nationalization of all private plantations and their conversion into state-owned agricultural farms.

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D. Introduction of a progressive income tax on agricultural produce to fund rural development projects.

Question 3

If ax² + bx + c = 0 has real roots, discriminant:

Accepted Answer

b² - 4ac ≥ 0 — >0: two distinct real; =0: equal; <0: complex conjugate pair. Roots: (-b ± √D)/(2a).

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< 0

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= 0 only

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≠ 0

Question 4

A teacher plans to use a projector and slides for a history lesson. To maximize student engagement and understanding, which of the following is the MOST important consideration for designing the slides?

Accepted Answer

A. Including only essential keywords and high-quality visuals, rather than large blocks of text. — Effective slide design for teaching prioritizes clarity and engagement. Including only essential keywords and high-quality, relevant visuals helps students focus on key information and process it effectively, preventing cognitive overload often caused by dense text. Overly decorative elements or excessive text can hinder rather than enhance understanding.

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B. Using a wide variety of fonts and bright colors to make the slides visually appealing.

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C. Ensuring each slide contains a comprehensive summary of the topic to serve as notes for students.

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D. Limiting the number of slides to avoid exceeding the allocated class time.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) strategy?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing advanced surgical interventions — The IMNCI strategy primarily focuses on improving the skills of health workers, strengthening the health system, and enhancing family and community practices for child health. Providing advanced surgical interventions falls outside the scope of IMNCI, which emphasizes integrated case management for common childhood illnesses at the primary healthcare level.

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A. Improving the health system

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B. Improving family and community practices

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C. Improving the skills of health workers

Question 6

Synonym of ETHEREAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delicate/heavenly — Extremely delicate.‌​‍

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Solid

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Heavy

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Earthy

Question 7

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth — Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.‌​‍

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Religion only

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Caste only

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Economic status

Question 8

Official calligrapher of the Indian Constitution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prem Behari Narain Raizada — Prem Behari Narain Raizada hand-wrote the Constitution in flowing italic calligraphy.‌​‍

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Ram Parshad

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Nand Lal Bose

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N.V. Gadgil

Question 9

Three words: Barbarous, Crude, Rude. Pick the class word.

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unrefined — All three describe lack of refinement.

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gentlemanly

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rude

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cultured

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The President of the UNSC rotates monthly among member states in alphabetical order. — Option D is incorrect because the UNSC presidency rotates monthly among member states in English alphabetical order of their names, not strictly alphabetical. The other options correctly describe UNSC composition, powers, and decision-making procedures.

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A. The UNSC has 15 members, including 5 permanent members with veto power.

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B. The UNSC can impose sanctions or authorize the use of force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

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C. All decisions of the UNSC require a majority of at least 9 out of 15 members, including the concurring votes of the 5 permanent members.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #493