LDC Mixed Practice Test #524

Question 1

The report 'The Indian Economy – A Review', an alternative to Economic Survey 2024, was authored by:

Accepted Answer

V. Anantha Nageswaran — Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, authored the January 2024 mini-review.

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Krishnamurthy Subramanian

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Mr. Satyendra Kishore

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Shri. S. Ramakrishnan

Question 2

Which of the following transmits Dengue?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aedes mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime.

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Anopheles mosquito

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Housefly

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Rat

Question 3

Kundara Proclamation by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Velu Thampi — Velu Thampi 1809.‌​‍

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Swati

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Marthanda

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Pazhassi

Question 4

President's pardoning power under Article:

Accepted Answer

72 — Article 72 — President can grant pardons, reprieves, respites.

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70

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71

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73

Question 5

Kerala's sex ratio (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1,084 — 1,084 females per 1,000 males — highest in India.‌​‍

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984

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1,020

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1,058

Question 6

A key emphasis of the NEP 2020 is promoting multidisciplinary education and flexibility for students. Which of the following mechanisms is explicitly proposed to facilitate this in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. The introduction of multiple entry and exit points in undergraduate courses. — The NEP 2020 introduces multiple entry and exit points, allowing students to leave a program with appropriate certification (e.g., certificate after 1 year, diploma after 2 years, degree after 3 years) and re-join later. This provides unprecedented flexibility, encouraging multidisciplinary studies without the fear of dropping out permanently. Options A, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's intent or not primary mechanisms for achieving this flexibility.

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A. Strict specialization in a single academic discipline from undergraduate level.

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C. Compulsory study of two foreign languages for all university students.

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D. Abolition of all private universities to ensure uniform standards.

Question 7

Solve: x + y = 10, x − y = 4. Then x =

Accepted Answer

7 — Adding: 2x = 14 → x = 7; y = 3.

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3

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5

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8

Question 8

Atomic Energy Act of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1948 — Atomic Energy Act 1948.‌​‍

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1972

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1962

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1990

Question 9

Who is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar — Dr. ‌​‍Ambedkar, as Chair of the Drafting Committee, is widely regarded as the Father/Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution.

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Rajendra Prasad

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Sardar Patel

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 10

If + past tense → would + V1 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Type 2 conditional — Hypothetical/unlikely present/future.‌​‍

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Type 1 conditional

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Zero conditional

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Type 3 conditional

LDC Mixed Practice Test #524