LDC Mixed Practice Test #556

Question 1

Three-term PMs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira, Modi — Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira (3 terms), Modi (3 terms).‌​‍

Answer

Only Jawaharlal Nehru

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Only Modi

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All PMs

Question 2

K.P. Appan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Critic — Literary critic.‌​‍

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Politician

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Actor

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Novelist

Question 3

A Member of Parliament intends to move a motion to express strong disapproval of the policies of a specific Ministry within the Union Government, without necessarily seeking the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. Which of the following parliamentary devices would be most appropriate for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Censure Motion — A Censure Motion is moved to express strong disapproval of the policies or actions of a particular Minister or a group of Ministers, or a specific policy of the government. If passed, it implies severe disapproval but does not automatically lead to the resignation of the Council of Ministers. A No-Confidence Motion, in contrast, targets the entire Council of Ministers and, if passed, compels the government to resign.

Answer

A. Adjournment Motion

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B. No-Confidence Motion

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D. Calling Attention Motion

Question 4

Which schedule deals with oaths/affirmations?

Accepted Answer

Third Schedule — Third Schedule: forms of oaths/affirmations for President, Governor, Ministers, MPs/MLAs, judges, CAG etc.

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Fourth

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Fifth

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Sixth

Question 5

The Delimitation Commission is appointed after each:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Census — Delimitation Commission set up after each Census to redraw Parliamentary/Assembly constituencies based on population. ‌​‍Has been held 4 times (1952, 1963, 1973, 2002).

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General election

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5 years

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10 years

Question 6

Spanish Civil War (1936-39) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Franco's Nationalist victory (dictatorship till 1975) — Francisco Franco's fascists (backed by Hitler, Mussolini) defeated Republic. ‌​‍Franco ruled Spain till his death 1975.

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Republican victory

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Communist state

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Monarchy restoration

Question 7

Total schedules in Indian Constitution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.‌​‍

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13

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11

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10

Question 8

Make in India initiative was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 September 2014 — Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing in India.‌​‍

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2 October 2014

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

Question 9

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. ‌​‍P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. ‌​‍Lucknow University.

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Pure positivism

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Structuralism

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Rational choice

Question 10

A teacher observes that students are distracted during lessons. What is the most effective way to regain their attention?

Accepted Answer

B. Using a non-verbal cue like raising a hand or turning off lights to signal attention — Non-verbal cues (Option B) are subtle, respectful, and effective in regaining attention without disrupting the lesson. Continuing without intervention (Option A) may worsen distraction, calling out names (Option C) can embarrass students, and unrelated questions (Option D) waste instructional time.

Answer

A. Continuing the lesson without interruption to maintain flow

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C. Calling out the names of distracted students to bring them back on track

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D. Pausing the lesson and asking a trivia question unrelated to the topic

LDC Mixed Practice Test #556