LDC Mixed Practice Test #517

Question 1

The first Arab writer to call Kerala as 'Malabar' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulaiman — Sulaiman the Merchant (9th century Arab traveller) referred to Kerala as Malabar.‌​‍

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Niccolo Conti

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Al-Biruni

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Ibn Battuta

Question 2

How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 times.

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24

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12

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11

Question 3

One word: Personal daily record:

Accepted Answer

Diary — Diary.

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Memoir

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Log

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Chronicle

Question 4

Following a government initiative to integrate advanced digital learning tools and provide ICT training for teachers across all government schools in Kerala, a Headmaster is tasked with identifying the appropriate state-level agency for procuring approved e-content, establishing smart classrooms, and facilitating professional development workshops for staff on educational technology. Which body should the Headmaster primarily contact?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state government agency specifically responsible for promoting and implementing ICT education in schools. Its core functions include developing e-content, establishing smart classrooms, providing ICT training to teachers, and managing the IT infrastructure for educational purposes. SCERT focuses on curriculum and research, SSK on overall scheme implementation, and DGE on general administration.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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C. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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D. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 5

The Untouchability Offences Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1955 — Untouchability (Offences) Act passed 1955; renamed Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976.‌​‍

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1972

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1956

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1961

Question 6

A new state-level policy initiative in Kerala, such as a major infrastructure project or an educational reform, requires comprehensive inter-departmental coordination and high-level administrative oversight before being presented to the State Cabinet for approval. Which of the following officials primarily plays the pivotal role in facilitating this complex coordination and ensuring smooth administrative processing within the Kerala Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

B. Chief Secretary — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Kerala Secretariat and serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister. This role inherently involves coordinating policy initiatives across various departments, resolving inter-departmental conflicts, and ensuring that proposals are thoroughly vetted before reaching the Cabinet. While other officials contribute, the Chief Secretary holds the ultimate responsibility for this overarching administrative facilitation.

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A. Secretary of the concerned line department

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C. Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Economic Affairs

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D. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

Question 7

The OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) was developed by:

Accepted Answer

Albert Sabin — Sabin developed the oral live-attenuated vaccine; Salk developed the injectable.

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Jonas Salk

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Edward Jenner

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Louis Pasteur

Question 8

KSRTC founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — 1965.‌​‍

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1980

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1970

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1958

Question 9

Kerala State Election Commission:

Accepted Answer

Statutory for local bodies — Conducts local body elections.

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Judicial

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Political

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None

Question 10

Which initiative launched by the Kerala State Higher Education Council aims to rejuvenate higher education institutions by enhancing faculty skills, research outcomes, and infrastructure through a performance-based funding model?

Accepted Answer

C. KHEP (Kerala Higher Education Project) — The KHEP is a World Bank-funded initiative by the Kerala State Higher Education Council to improve higher education quality through performance-based grants. K-DISC focuses on employment and skill development, K-SYNERGY is not a recognized programme, and K-SWAYAM is an online learning platform unrelated to funding models.

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A. K-DISC (Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council)

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B. K-SYNERGY (Kerala Synergy for Higher Education Rejuvenation and Growth Yield)

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D. K-SWAYAM (Kerala State Wide Access for Yielding Advanced Modules)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #517