LDC Mixed Practice Test #534

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedure for a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

C. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return a Money Bill within fourteen days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. — Statement C is correct. Article 109(5) of the Constitution specifies that if the Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. Statement A is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept, and it cannot amend or reject it. Statement B is incorrect as a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement D is incorrect because the President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration; they must either give assent or withhold assent.

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A. The Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill, but cannot reject it.

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B. A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, provided it is certified by the Speaker.

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D. The President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament, similar to an Ordinary Bill.

Question 2

NIA's role:

Accepted Answer

Terrorism investigation — Terror-related cases across states.

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All cases

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Economic

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International only

Question 3

First talkie in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Balan — Balan (1938).‌​‍

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Jeevitha Nauka

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Marthanda Varma

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Vigathakumaran

Question 4

Which Kerala-based educational institution received the 'Champions of Change' award from the Government of India in 2018 for its innovative learning methods?

Accepted Answer

A. Government Higher Secondary School, Attappady — Government Higher Secondary School, Attappady was recognized for its innovative tribal education initiatives under the 'Champions of Change' award. The other options are well-known institutions but did not receive this specific award in 2018.

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B. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thiruvananthapuram

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C. Government Model Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode

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D. Sri Sankara Vidyapeetam, Ernakulam

Question 5

'Hope is the thing with feathers' is a famous poem by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Emily Dickinson — Emily Dickinson's poem personifies hope as a small bird that 'perches in the soul'.‌​‍

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Robert Frost

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Walt Whitman

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William Wordsworth

Question 6

In a rural block of Kerala, there's a significant concern regarding the enrolment and retention of children from marginalized communities in elementary schools, coupled with a lack of basic facilities like toilets and drinking water. Which government program was specifically designed to address these issues by promoting universal elementary education, improving school infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access and quality?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was a flagship program aimed at universalizing elementary education, focusing on enrolment, retention, quality improvement, and bridging social and gender gaps, including infrastructure development. RMSA focused on secondary education, NSDM on skill development, and MDMS on nutritional support.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 7

Under the Right to Education Act, 2009, what is the primary responsibility of a private unaided school regarding the admission of children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups?

Accepted Answer

B. Reserve 25% of seats for these children at the entry level and provide free education. — The RTE Act mandates that private unaided schools must reserve 25% of the seats at the entry level (Class I or pre-primary) for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. These children are to be provided free and compulsory elementary education, with the state reimbursing the schools for the expenses. Other options present incorrect percentages, scope, or mechanisms.

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A. Reserve 15% of seats for these children at all entry levels.

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C. Provide free education to all children from these groups admitted through a lottery system.

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D. Offer scholarships to 25% of admitted students from economically weaker sections.

Question 8

'Crocodile tears' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fake/insincere tears — Pretending to cry.‌​‍

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Happy tears

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Real tears

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Painful tears

Question 9

A group of fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

School — A school of fish.‌​‍

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Herd

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Pack

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Flock

Question 10

Information Commissioner term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By govt — Fixed by Central govt (2019 amendment).‌​‍

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3 years

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5 years or 65

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6 years

LDC Mixed Practice Test #534