LDC Mixed Practice Test #659

Question 1

Which Kerala government policy introduced the 'Samagra Shiksha Kerala' (SSK) programme to improve the quality of school education?

Accepted Answer

A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an extension of the centrally sponsored Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which was launched in Kerala to enhance the quality of school education. The Kerala Education Act and RTE Act are legal frameworks, while KITE is a digital learning platform, making options B, C, and D incorrect.

Answer

B. Kerala Education Act, 1958

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C. Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

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D. Kite Virtual Academy (KITE)

Question 2

Gram Sabha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All registered voters of village — All adult registered voters — direct democracy.‌​‍

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Appointed

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Ward committee

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Elected body

Question 3

Art 49:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Heritage monuments — Protection of monuments.‌​‍

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DPSP

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Forests

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Agriculture

Question 4

Mizoram statehood:

Accepted Answer

1986 — 1986.

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1980

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1990

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1972

Question 5

Antonym of HEAVY:

Accepted Answer

Light — Heavy ↔ light.

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Bulky

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Massive

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Weighty

Question 6

Pointing to a man, a woman says: 'He is son of my grandfather's only son.' Man is woman's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brother — Grandfather's only son = her father. His son = her brother.‌​‍

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Cousin

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Uncle

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Father

Question 7

Lowering of voting age in India was done under ___ Amendment Act.

Accepted Answer

61st — 61st Amendment (1989) lowered voting age from 21 to 18.

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51st

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73rd

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93rd

Question 8

Ayyankali's famous agitations included:

Accepted Answer

Villuvandi Strike and Kallumala Strike — Ayyankali led both Villuvandi strike (1893 right to travel) and Kallumala strike (1915 right to wear).

Answer

Only Villuvandi Strike

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Only Kallumala Strike

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 9

A Joint Session of Parliament is presided over by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha — Article 108 provides that the Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over Joint Sessions. ‌​‍The VP (RS Chairman) does not preside.

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President

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Vice President

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Chief Justice of India

Question 10

Chattampi Swamikal belonged to which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Chattampi Swamikal (1853-1924) was born near Thiruvananthapuram and was a prominent social reformer.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

LDC Mixed Practice Test #659