LDC Mixed Practice Test #634

Question 1

The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in Kerala, instituted in memory of the renowned poet and lyricist Vayalar Ramavarma. It is presented annually to a distinguished work in which language?

Accepted Answer

C. Malayalam — The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award is a highly esteemed award specifically for Malayalam literature. It recognizes outstanding literary works published in the Malayalam language. The other languages listed are not the focus of this particular award.

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A. English

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B. Tamil

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D. Hindi

Question 2

Mean Value Theorem (Lagrange) guarantees c with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

f'(c) = (f(b)-f(a))/(b-a) — At some c in (a,b), instantaneous rate equals average rate. ‌​‍Basis for many proofs.

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f'(c) = 0

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c = (a+b)/2

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f(c) = 0

Question 3

Ashoka Chakra has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 spokes — 24 spokes — from Lion Capital of Sarnath.‌​‍

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26 spokes

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12 spokes

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22 spokes

Question 4

Kalam served as President of India during:

Accepted Answer

2002–2007 — 11th President, 2002–2007.

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1997–2002

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2007–2012

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2012–2017

Question 5

UK General Election 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Labour won — July 2024 Labour landslide.‌​‍

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Cons retained

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Lib Dem

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Hung

Question 6

Election Commission of India is a body consisting of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three members including CEC — ECI: CEC + 2 Election Commissioners (current strength 3).‌​‍

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Two members including CEC

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Four members including CEC

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Five members including CEC

Question 7

The Attorney General of India is appointed under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 76 — Article 76: The AG is appointed by the President. ‌​‍AG is the government's chief legal adviser.

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Article 164

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Article 148

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Article 324

Question 8

Impeachment of President under Article:

Accepted Answer

61 — Article 61 — impeachment procedure for the President.

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56

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65

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72

Question 9

What is the primary pedagogical shift envisioned by the National Education Policy 2020's new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure compared to the previous 10+2 system?

Accepted Answer

A. Integration of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a foundational stage. — The 5 in the 5+3+3+4 structure specifically refers to the Foundational Stage, which includes three years of pre-school/anganwadi education and two years of primary school (Grades 1-2). This integrates ECCE into formal schooling, addressing a critical gap in the previous system. Options B, C, and D contradict the NEP's principles of holistic learning, early vocational exposure, and reduced exam stress.

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B. Exclusive focus on rote learning for competitive examinations.

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C. Introduction of vocational training only after higher secondary.

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D. Mandatory common board exams for all classes from 1 to 12.

Question 10

Thommankuthu Falls:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Seven-step falls Idukki.

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

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Pathanamthitta

LDC Mixed Practice Test #634