LDC Mixed Practice Test #513

Question 1

What is the name of India's vaccine export initiative?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vaccine Maitri — Vaccine diplomacy.‌​‍

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Stopped

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Limited

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Unknown

Question 2

A person who gives generously is a:

Accepted Answer

Philanthropist — Philanthropist: one who loves humanity and helps others, typically through charity.

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Misanthrope

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Novice

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Sycophant

Question 3

Synonym of REDUNDANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Superfluous — Not needed.‌​‍

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Essential

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Necessary

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Vital

Question 4

Ram Mandir consecration date:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Jan 2024 — 22 January 2024 Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya.‌​‍

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15 Aug 2023

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25 Jan 2024

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26 Jan 2024

Question 5

The 'Doctrine of Pleasure' affects which set of officers?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Civil servants under Article 310 — All-India Services and central civil servants hold office 'during pleasure' of President/Governor, subject to safeguards in Article 311.‌​‍

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Judges

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Speakers

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Elected MPs

Question 6

Synonym of HAPLESS:

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Unlucky — Unfortunate.

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Lucky

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Wealthy

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Happy

Question 7

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in Travancore was a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform history. Beyond being a humanitarian act, what underlying factors and strategic considerations most significantly influenced its timing and implementation by the princely state?

Accepted Answer

C. The cumulative impact of prolonged agitations like the Vaikom and Guruvayoor Satyagrahas, Mahatma Gandhi's advocacy, and the broader nationalist movement's emphasis on social justice created immense pressure, prompting the state to act to preserve its legitimacy and project a progressive image. — The Temple Entry Proclamation was the culmination of decades of sustained social reform movements, most notably the Vaikom (1924-25) and Guruvayoor (1931-32) Satyagrahas. Mahatma Gandhi's active support and the growing influence of the Indian nationalist movement, which increasingly championed social justice, exerted immense pressure on the Travancore state. The Dewan, Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, and the Maharaja recognized the need to address these deeply entrenched social inequalities to maintain the legitimacy of the princely rule and project a progressive image in the face of rising public di

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A. It was a direct response to the Quit India Movement's demands for social equality, which had gained significant traction within Travancore by the mid-1930s.

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B. The Travancore government, under the guidance of Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, sought to preempt widespread communist uprisings by addressing social grievances before they escalated into political unrest.

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D. The proclamation was a result of direct intervention by the British Viceroy, who saw it as an opportunity to weaken the influence of conservative Hindu organizations in South India.

Question 8

The District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was a precursor to the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). What was the MAIN objective of DPEP in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving universal primary education and reducing gender disparities — DPEP aimed to achieve universal primary education and bridge gender and social gaps in enrollment and retention. Option A is unrelated (secondary education), Option C was not a DPEP focus, and Option D describes a later SSA strategy, not DPEP's core objective.

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A. Universalization of secondary education in the state

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C. Introducing vocational education in high schools

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D. Establishing private-public partnerships for school infrastructure

Question 9

The Election Commission of India was established under which Article of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 324 — Article 324 vests the superintendence of elections in the Election Commission.‌​‍

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Article 352

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Article 356

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Article 326

Question 10

Hooke's law states:

Accepted Answer

Stress ∝ strain within elastic limit — Proportionality constant is modulus (Young's, Shear, Bulk). Beyond elastic limit, permanent deformation.

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F = ma

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PV = nRT

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q = mcΔT

LDC Mixed Practice Test #513