LDC Mixed Practice Test #689

Question 1

Green Revolution during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4th Plan — 4th Plan (1969-74). HYV seeds, irrigation.‌​‍

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2nd Plan

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3rd Plan

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5th Plan

Question 2

The Tarkunde Committee report focused mainly on: (i) Misuse of administrative machinery (ii) Money power in elections (iii) Alternative systems of representation (iv) Anti-corruption‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (i), (ii) and (iii) — Tarkunde Committee (1974-75) recommended electoral reforms on these three fronts.‌​‍

Answer

Only (i) and (ii)

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Only (i) and (iv)

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Only (iv)

Question 3

QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US, Japan, India, Australia — QUAD revived 2017 (earlier 2007 attempt dissolved). ‌​‍Focused on Indo-Pacific stability — implicit counter to China's assertiveness.

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US, UK, France, Germany

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US, China, Russia, India

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UK, US, Canada, Australia

Question 4

Ayyankali's historic journey in a 'villuvandi' (bullock cart) through public roads, traditionally forbidden to lower castes, was a powerful act of defiance. What was the primary objective Ayyankali sought to achieve through such direct actions, rather than solely through petitions or spiritual teachings?

Accepted Answer

B. To demonstrate the right to public space and challenge the physical manifestation of caste discrimination. — Ayyankali's 'villuvandi' protest was a direct action aimed at asserting the fundamental right of depressed classes to use public roads, which were symbols of upper-caste dominance. His primary objective was to challenge the physical and social barriers of caste discrimination and demonstrate their equal right to public space (B). While legislative representation (A) and land reforms (C) were important issues, they were not the immediate goal of this specific act. Mass conversions (D) were not Ayyankali's primary method, as he focused more on asserting rights within the existing social fabric.

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A. To secure immediate representation for depressed classes in legislative assemblies.

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C. To advocate for the abolition of the landlord system and redistribution of agricultural land.

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D. To encourage mass conversions to other religions as a protest against Hindu caste hierarchy.

Question 5

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

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H.D. Deve Gowda

Question 6

PM Vishwakarma Yojana targets:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Traditional artisans and craftspeople — PM Vishwakarma provides support to traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades with training and credit.‌​‍

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IT professionals

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Teachers

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Farmers

Question 7

'A piece of cake' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very easy task — Something very easy.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Food

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Celebration

Question 8

Who was the social reformer related to 'Kallumala Agitation'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the Kallumala (stone-ornaments) agitation in 1915.

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Kurumban Daivathan

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Kalikutty Asatty

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K.C. Narayani Amma

Question 9

UP Lok Sabha 2024 surprise:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SP-Cong INDIA alliance gained — SP+Cong won more seats than expected.‌​‍

Answer

No change

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BJP swept

Answer

Tie

Question 10

Kerala Police mascot:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.‌​‍

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Lion

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Tiger

Answer

None

LDC Mixed Practice Test #689