LDC Mixed Practice Test #665

Question 1

When was the Smart Cities Mission launched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — June 2015.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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2017

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2014

Question 2

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' Mission launched by the Government of Kerala in 2017 to improve healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

C. Upgradation of Family Health Centres to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) — The Aardram Mission focuses on transforming public health infrastructure, with a major thrust on upgrading Family Health Centres (FHCs) to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) to enhance primary healthcare services. Option A is incorrect as the mission does not specify a target of 1000 new PHCs; Option B is irrelevant as Aardram does not mandate the integration of Ayurveda in all hospitals; Option D is incorrect as health insurance is not a core component of this mission.

Answer

A. Establishment of 1000 new PHCs in tribal areas

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B. Integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in all government hospitals

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D. Implementation of mandatory health insurance for all BPL families

Question 3

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — OCI card introduced in 2005 (replacing earlier PIO). ‌​‍Not full citizenship; provides visa-free travel and some economic rights.

Answer

2019

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1947

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1986

Question 4

The Chera dynasty's major port on the Malabar coast during Sangam age was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris (Muchiri, near Kodungallur) — Muziris on the Periyar river traded with Rome (pepper, spices); silted up by 14th century.‌​‍

Answer

Tamralipti

Answer

Sopara

Answer

Karaikkal

Question 5

The NHRC is a:

Accepted Answer

Statutory body (formed by Parliamentary law) — NHRC is a statutory body under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Answer

Constitutional body

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Executive body

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Advisory body only

Question 6

'The manager is dragging his feet in this case' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acting slowly because he doesn't want to do it — Idiom 'dragging one's feet' = acting reluctantly / delaying intentionally.‌​‍

Answer

Finding fault with someone

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Trying to find a solution

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Unnecessarily involving himself

Question 7

The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century in:

Accepted Answer

Britain — Britain led with textiles (Lancashire), steam power (Watt), iron (Darby).

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France

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Germany

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USA

Question 8

No-confidence motion in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha — Only in Lok Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

Both

Answer

Joint session

Answer

Rajya Sabha

Question 9

Censure motion vs No-confidence:

Accepted Answer

All — Censure is specific; no-confidence is against Council collectively.

Answer

Censure specific

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No-confidence general

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Censure can be in RS

Question 10

Vande Bharat full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Train 18 renamed Vande Bharat Express.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Bullet Train

Answer

Train 18

Answer

Vande Bharat Express

LDC Mixed Practice Test #665