LDC Mixed Practice Test #577

Question 1

Synonym of SUCCINCT:

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Concise — Briefly and clearly expressed.

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Lengthy

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Wordy

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Full

Question 2

Karl Marx and Engels published 'Communist Manifesto' in:

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1848 — Manifesto published Feb 1848, amid European revolutions. 'A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of Communism.'

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1789

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1867

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1917

Question 3

Art 21 expanded by SC to include:‌​‍

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Right to livelihood, privacy, health, shelter — Widest interpretation by Supreme Court.‌​‍

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Right to vote

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Right to property

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Right to education only

Question 4

24th Amendment (1971):‌​‍

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Parliament CAN amend FRs — Response to Golaknath case.‌​‍

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FR abolished

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Right to Property removed

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Emergency reforms

Question 5

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961), based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries. While aiming for self-reliance in the long run, which of the following long-term economic challenges was often associated with the implementation and outcomes of this strategy in India?

Accepted Answer

D. Increased reliance on foreign aid and technology, despite the self-reliance objective. — The Mahalanobis model, while envisioning long-term self-reliance, required substantial imports of capital goods and advanced technology in the short to medium term to establish heavy industries. This led to significant balance of payments pressures and increased dependence on foreign aid to finance these crucial imports, thereby challenging the immediate goal of self-reliance. Options A, B, and C represent outcomes contrary to the historical experience or primary focus of the plan, which often led to regional disparities, import-substitution rather than export competitiveness, and relative neg

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A. Significant increase in export competitiveness due to advanced industrial base.

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B. Balanced regional development and equitable distribution of industrial growth.

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C. Creation of a robust agricultural surplus, ensuring food security for the growing population.

Question 6

Synonym of JOCUND:‌​‍

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Cheerful — Merry.‌​‍

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Solemn

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Sad

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Serious

Question 7

The AP 5, 10, 15, ..., 100. Number of terms:

Accepted Answer

20 — aₙ = 100; a = 5, d = 5 → 100 = 5 + (n−1)·5 → n = 20.

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18

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19

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21

Question 8

Speed 72 km/h in m/s:

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20 — 72×5/18=20.

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30

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25

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15

Question 9

Consider the relationship between Fundamental Rights (FRs) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in the Indian Constitution. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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A. DPSPs are primarily meant to be implemented by state legislation and are not directly enforceable by courts, unlike FRs. — Fundamental Rights are justiciable and enforceable by courts, acting as limitations on state power and guaranteeing individual liberties. DPSPs, on the other hand, are non-justiciable directives to the state for establishing a welfare society, serving as moral obligations and guiding principles for legislation, but not directly enforceable by courts. Statement B is incorrect as FRs generally hold supremacy, though DPSP implementation can be considered for reasonable restrictions. Statement C is incorrect as only FRs are directly enforceable. Statement D incorrectly reverses the nature of FRs a

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B. In case of a conflict, DPSPs always take precedence over FRs to achieve broader social objectives.

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C. Both FRs and DPSPs are considered equally justiciable and can be directly invoked in courts for enforcement.

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D. FRs are positive obligations of the state to provide certain benefits, while DPSPs are restrictions on state power.

Question 10

Kannur International Airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Inaugurated 9 December 2018.‌​‍

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2010

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2020

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2015

LDC Mixed Practice Test #577