LDC Mixed Practice Test #555

Question 1

Row of 50. Raj 10th from right. Position from left?

Accepted Answer

41 — In a line of N people, (rank from left) + (rank from right) = N + 1. So position from left = 50 − 10 + 1 = 41.

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40

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39

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42

Question 2

The Upper Cloth Agitation in Travancore ended in 1859 with a proclamation by:

Accepted Answer

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma — Uthram Thirunal's 26 July 1859 proclamation permitted Channar women to wear upper cloth.

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Swati Thirunal

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

Question 3

'My friend showed me the ropes' — idiom means:

Accepted Answer

Teach or guide someone, especially in a new job — 'Show someone the ropes' = teach them how to do a job/task.

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Leave someone to succeed or fail alone

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Solve a problem independently

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Take care of oneself

Question 4

A history teacher explains to students the significance of National Education Day in India. Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary reason for observing this day?

Accepted Answer

B. To honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birthday and highlight his contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th each year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. He was a staunch proponent of universal education and his contributions shaped India's modern education system. Option A refers to Teachers' Day, while options C and D are incorrect dates and events.

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A. To commemorate the birth of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and promote quality education.

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C. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education Act on August 15.

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D. To observe the International Literacy Day on September 8.

Question 5

The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Study/work late at night — To burn the midnight oil = to study or work late into the night.‌​‍

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Waste resources

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Start a fire

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Spend money

Question 6

The celebration of 'Teachers' Day' in India on September 5th annually serves to honor the birth anniversary of a distinguished educationist and statesman. Beyond his role as the second President of India, what was his enduring philosophy that heavily influenced the recognition of teachers?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing the spiritual and moral development of students alongside academic learning. — Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5th, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. His philosophy emphasized that teachers should be the best minds in the country and that education is not merely about imparting knowledge but about the holistic development, including moral and spiritual aspects, of an individual. The other options represent different educational philosophies or policies not primarily associated with his core message for Teachers' Day.

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A. Advocating for a decentralized education system, empowering local communities.

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C. Promoting vocational training and skill development as a core component of education.

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D. Championing the cause of free and compulsory education for all children up to 14 years.

Question 7

The objectives resolution was moved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946, which formed the basis of the Preamble.‌​‍

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Dr. Ambedkar

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Sardar Patel

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Question 8

The opposite gender of 'king' is:

Accepted Answer

Queen — King (male monarch) ↔ queen (female monarch).

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Prince

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Lady

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Princess

Question 9

The masculine gender of 'Duck' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Drake — A male duck is called a drake.‌​‍

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Goose

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Duckling

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Swan

Question 10

INDIA bloc seats 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

234 — 234 seats.‌​‍

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223

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250

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180

LDC Mixed Practice Test #555