LDC Mixed Practice Test #553

Question 1

Basic Structure Doctrine was enunciated by the Supreme Court in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati case — Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973) established that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure.‌​‍

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Minerva Mills vs Union of India

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Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India

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A.K. Gopalan vs State of Madras

Question 2

A patient suddenly experiences a "fight-or-flight" response due to an acute stressor. Which division of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for mediating these physiological changes, such as increased heart rate and dilated pupils?

Accepted Answer

D. Sympathetic nervous system — The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight-or-flight" response, preparing the body for stressful situations by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and diverting blood flow. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes "rest and digest" functions. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary muscle movements, and the enteric nervous system regulates the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer

A. Parasympathetic nervous system

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B. Somatic nervous system

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C. Enteric nervous system

Question 3

Education was moved to Concurrent List by which amendment?

Accepted Answer

42nd (1976) — 42nd Amendment shifted Education, Forests, Weights & Measures, Wildlife, Administration of Justice from State to Concurrent List.

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44th (1978)

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73rd (1992)

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86th (2002)

Question 4

In a science class following constructivist principles, a teacher introduces a new topic on ecosystems by asking students to share their experiences visiting forests or local ponds and discussing what they observed. What is the primary purpose of this activity from a constructivist perspective?

Accepted Answer

B. To activate students' prior knowledge and engage them in the topic. — Activating prior knowledge is a crucial step in constructivist learning, as new knowledge is built upon existing understanding. This engagement phase helps students connect new concepts to their personal experiences, making learning more meaningful and facilitating the construction of new knowledge rather than just testing recall or direct instruction.

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A. To assess students' memorization of ecological terms.

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C. To directly provide students with the correct definitions of ecosystems.

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D. To prepare students for a standardized test on environmental science.

Question 5

Granny in Ruskin Bond-style story (first unit) went to Mussoorie to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

See a doctor — Granny travelled to Mussoorie for an eye check-up; Mani accompanied her.‌​‍

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Sell goods

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Visit relatives

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Attend school

Question 6

Minimum age for Governor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35 — 35 years — minimum age to be appointed as Governor.‌​‍

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40

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25

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30

Question 7

Vallarpadam International Container Terminal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — ICTT Kochi.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kozhikode

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Trivandrum

Question 8

One who can use both hands equally well is:

Accepted Answer

Ambidextrous — Ambidextrous = equally skilled with both hands.

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Bilingual

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Agnostic

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Amphibious

Question 9

Malabar was part of which British presidency?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madras — Malabar was part of Madras Presidency under direct British rule.‌​‍

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Bombay

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Bengal

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Central Provinces

Question 10

'Paithalmala' is situated in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Paithalmala is the highest peak in Kannur district (c. 1372 m).‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

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Wayanad

Answer

Kasaragod

LDC Mixed Practice Test #553