LDC Mixed Practice Test #578

Question 1

Finance Bill and Money Bill difference:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All are right — All three are correct.‌​‍

Answer

RS can't amend Money Bill

Answer

Money Bill narrower

Answer

All Money Bills are Finance Bills

Question 2

India is described as a 'Republic' because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The head of state is elected, not hereditary — In a republic, the head of state is elected (directly or indirectly), unlike a monarchy.‌​‍

Answer

It has a written constitution

Answer

It has multiple parties

Answer

It has a President

Question 3

The princess has a beautiful white ___ (feminine of horse).

Accepted Answer

mare — Mare is the female of horse.

Answer

bitch

Answer

horsess

Answer

vixen

Question 4

Social work profession in India — pioneer institute:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, 1936 — Mumbai) — Founded by Clifford Manshardt + Dorabji Tata Trust. ‌​‍Earlier Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. Leading SW institute.

Answer

JNU

Answer

Kerala University

Answer

DU

Question 5

How many seconds in 2 hours 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

8100 — 2h 15min = 2×3600 + 15×60 = 7200 + 900 = 8100 s.

Answer

7200

Answer

8400

Answer

9000

Question 6

PMLA Act:

Accepted Answer

2002 — Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002.

Answer

2005

Answer

2010

Answer

2015

Question 7

Synonym of MERCURIAL:

Accepted Answer

Volatile — Changeable in mood.

Answer

Stable

Answer

Calm

Answer

Constant

Question 8

IAS cadres:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State — State cadre-based.‌​‍

Answer

All of these

Answer

District

Answer

Central

Question 9

INC founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume.‌​‍

Answer

1880

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1890

Answer

1895

Question 10

The State Government decides to revise the curriculum for Class 10 Social Science textbooks to incorporate updated historical perspectives and contemporary socio-economic issues. Which autonomous body under the General Education Department is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of developing, designing, and publishing this revised curriculum and textbooks?

Accepted Answer

D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training, and educational research for school education. Pareeksha Bhavan handles examinations, and the DGE is the overall administrative head, while the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

Answer

A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

Answer

B. Pareeksha Bhavan

Answer

C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #578