LDC Mixed Practice Test #683

Question 1

National Youth Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 January — 12 January = National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda's birthday).‌​‍

Answer

15 January

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26 January

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14 November

Question 2

Direction cosines of vector (a, b, c):

Accepted Answer

a/|v|, b/|v|, c/|v| — Sum of squares of direction cosines = 1. Angle with x, y, z axes.

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a, b, c

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1, 1, 1

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a², b², c²

Question 3

Indirect: 'The sun rises in the east,' he said.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said the sun rises in the east — Universal truth: tense does NOT change in indirect speech.‌​‍

Answer

He said the sun rose in the east

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He said the sun had risen in the east

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He said the sun was rising in the east

Question 4

Largest desert in the world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Antarctic (cold desert) — ~14 million km². ‌​‍Sahara is largest hot desert (~9.2 million km²). Desert = <250 mm/year precipitation.

Answer

Sahara

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Arabian

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Gobi

Question 5

The Gini coefficient, ranging from 0 to 1, is a key statistical measure of income inequality. If a country observes its Gini coefficient rising from 0.30 to 0.45 over a ten-year period, what is the most appropriate interpretation of this change in socio-economic terms?

Accepted Answer

B. There has been an increase in income disparities, indicating a wider gap between the rich and the poor. — The correct answer is B. A higher Gini coefficient indicates greater income inequality. Therefore, a rise from 0.30 to 0.45 signifies a worsening income distribution and a wider gap between the rich and the poor. Options A and D are incorrect as they suggest an improvement in equality or effective welfare programs, which would typically lead to a decrease in the Gini coefficient. Option C is incorrect because the Gini coefficient measures relative inequality, not the absolute level of national income or widespread absolute poverty.

Answer

A. The country has successfully implemented policies that led to a more equitable distribution of wealth.

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C. The overall national income has significantly decreased, leading to widespread absolute poverty.

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D. The government's social welfare programs have become highly effective in reducing economic disparities.

Question 6

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Housing for all — PMAY aims to provide affordable housing to all urban and rural poor by 2022 (extended).‌​‍

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Education for all

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Health for all

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Employment for all

Question 7

Synonym of ANOMALY:

Accepted Answer

Abnormality — Deviation from normal.

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Regularity

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Norm

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Rule

Question 8

Art 2 of Constitution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Admission of new states — Admission/establishment of new states.‌​‍

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Change of name

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All

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Alter boundaries

Question 9

How many islands are envisaged to be connected by the Kochi Water Metro?

Accepted Answer

Ten — The Kochi Water Metro connects 10 islands around Greater Kochi.

Answer

Four

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Five

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Eight

Question 10

Which of the following is the PRIMARY responsibility of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala under the Department of General Education?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing the curriculum and syllabus for school education in the state — SCERT's primary role is to develop curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and instructional materials for school education in Kerala. Option A is a function of the Department of Education, Option C is handled by agencies like KEA, and Option D is not a core SCERT responsibility.

Answer

A. Implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act at the state level

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C. Conducting entrance examinations for higher education institutions

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D. Monitoring the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the district level

LDC Mixed Practice Test #683