LDC Mixed Practice Test #698

Question 1

The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — RTI Act 2005 came into effect on 12 October 2005. ‌​‍Based on Article 19(1)(a) — freedom of speech and expression.

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2003

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2000

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2010

Question 2

Where did Sree Narayana Guru install a mirror (lamp) as an idol?

Accepted Answer

Karamukku — Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror/lamp at Karamukku temple, symbolising that God is the light of knowledge within every person. At Aruvippuram (1888), he installed a Shiva Linga.

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Aruvippuram

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Sivagiri

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Aluva

Question 3

What least value should be replaced by # in 231#231 so the number becomes divisible by 9?

Accepted Answer

6 — Sum of digits = 2+3+1+#+2+3+1 = 12+#. For divisibility by 9, need sum = 18 → # = 6.

Answer

3

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4

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5

Question 4

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was significantly amended in 2019 to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Allow individual designation as terrorist — UAPA 2019 Amendment: allows GoI to designate individuals (not just organisations) as terrorists. ‌​‍Controversial but upheld.

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Merge with POTA

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Ban specific groups

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Create NIA

Question 5

A command by SC/HC to produce a person illegally detained before the court:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus ('to have the body') protects against unlawful detention.‌​‍

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Certiorari

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Quo Warranto

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Mandamus

Question 6

Governor of a state is appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of India (Article 155) — Governor appointed by President; holds office during President's pleasure (Article 156).‌​‍

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Chief Minister

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Supreme Court

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State Legislature

Question 7

What are the 5 Ws and 1 H of news?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

What, When, Where, Why, Who, How — Core questions of news writing. ‌​‍Inverted pyramid: most important first. Lead paragraph, body, conclusion.

Answer

Only what

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3 Ws

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Random

Question 8

If RED is coded as 2718, BLUE is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24122512 — R=18, E=5, D=4. ‌​‍Position. R→2 (not obvious). ‌​‍Use alphabet position: BLUE = 2,12,21,5.

Answer

21224125

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2211212

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22122125

Question 9

Kerala's drinking water source primarily:

Accepted Answer

Surface water (rivers, reservoirs) — Mostly surface.

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Groundwater

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Desalination

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Rainwater

Question 10

Kasaragod known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple languages — 7+ languages spoken. Northernmost district.‌​‍

Answer

Theyyam

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Backwaters

Answer

Fort

LDC Mixed Practice Test #698