LDC Mixed Practice Test #618

Question 1

Came into effect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 Jan 1950 — 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 1947

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26 Nov 1949

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1 Jan 1950

Question 2

India recently hosted the G20 Summit in September 2023. Which of the following initiatives, aimed at enhancing global connectivity and economic integration, was a significant outcome announced during this summit?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishment of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was a landmark initiative announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, aiming to foster economic growth through enhanced connectivity. While other global initiatives exist, IMEC specifically addresses connectivity and integration from the 2023 G20 summit. The ISA is an older initiative, and a universal digital currency framework was not a concrete outcome.

Answer

A. Launch of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) expansion to all UN member states.

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B. Formation of a new global fund for pandemic preparedness and response.

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D. Agreement on a universal digital currency framework for cross-border transactions.

Question 3

A student consistently performs well across various subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Literature, indicating a strong underlying cognitive ability that helps them grasp different concepts quickly. Which of Spearman's factors of intelligence best explains this observation?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — The general factor (g-factor) in Spearman's theory represents a broad, underlying mental capacity that influences performance on all cognitive tasks. A student consistently performing well across diverse subjects like Math, Science, and Literature demonstrates this general intellectual ability, rather than specific skills for individual subjects. The specific factor (s-factor) would relate to unique abilities required for particular tasks.

Answer

A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor (g-factor)

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D. Common factor (c-factor)

Question 4

Russia-Ukraine war 3rd anniversary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2025 — Feb 2025.‌​‍

Answer

Feb 2023

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Feb 2026

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Feb 2024

Question 5

In the 5E learning model, students are typically encouraged to 'Explore' phenomena and gather data *before* the teacher formally introduces scientific terms and explanations in the 'Explain' phase. What is the pedagogical rationale behind this sequence?

Accepted Answer

C. To enable students to construct their own preliminary understanding and develop questions. — The 'Explore' phase allows students to actively investigate and experiment, building a personal understanding of the concepts through direct experience. This hands-on exploration generates questions and a need for formal explanations, making the 'Explain' phase more meaningful and effective as students already have a context for the new vocabulary and concepts. Options A, B, and D are not primary pedagogical rationales for this sequence.

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A. To allow students to rest before receiving new information.

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B. To prevent students from looking up answers online too early.

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D. To ensure that all students complete their tasks at the same pace.

Question 6

Antonym of 'abundant':

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.

Answer

Plentiful

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Rich

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Vast

Question 7

Anamudi Shola:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala.‌​‍

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AP

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TN

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Karnataka

Question 8

Defence is in which list?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union List — Defence, foreign affairs, atomic energy, railways, banking etc. ‌​‍are Union List subjects.

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Concurrent List

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State List

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Residuary

Question 9

The Balika Samridhi Yojana covers girl children born on or after:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 August 1997 — BSY covers girls born on or after 15 August 1997.‌​‍

Answer

26 January 2005

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1 April 1999

Answer

2 October 1993

Question 10

India's rank in the 2024 Global Innovation Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

39th — India ranked 39th in the 2024 Global Innovation Index, up from 40th in 2023, top among lower-middle-income economies.‌​‍

Answer

40th

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38th

Answer

48th

LDC Mixed Practice Test #618