LDC Mixed Practice Test #718

Question 1

V.D. Satheesan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leader of Opposition (Kerala 2021+) — LoP in Kerala Assembly.‌​‍

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CM

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Governor

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Speaker

Question 2

Ctrl + X is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cut — Cut. Ctrl+C=Copy, Ctrl+V=Paste.‌​‍

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Copy

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Paste

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Undo

Question 3

Charges of corruption in local governments are investigated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lokayukta — State Lokayuktas investigate corruption charges against state and local government officials.‌​‍

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Ombudsman

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Special Tribunals

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Lokpal

Question 4

A school principal in a government higher secondary school in Kerala needs to obtain official sanction for a new infrastructure project and ensure its financial allocation as per government norms. Which of the following bodies is the primary administrative authority responsible for overseeing such matters related to the functioning and management of government schools in the state?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — DPI is the administrative and executive head of school education in Kerala, responsible for implementing government policies, managing schools, approving infrastructure projects, and financial allocations. SCERT focuses on academics, SSA on elementary education access, and KITE on IT education.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

Question 5

One word: Highest point:

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Both.

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Zenith

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Nadir

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Apex

Question 6

Amit Shah constituency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gandhinagar — Gandhinagar, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Ahmedabad East

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Rajkot

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Vadodara

Question 7

Depression key symptoms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Low mood, loss of interest, sleep/appetite changes, suicidal thoughts — for ≥2 weeks — Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). ‌​‍SSRIs (fluoxetine), cognitive therapy. Global leading cause of disability.

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Only sadness

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Temporary

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Mood

Question 8

Under which constitutional provision does the High Court exercise its power of judicial review over administrative actions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 226 of the Constitution — The correct answer is B. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for other purposes, including judicial review of administrative actions. Option A (Article 32) pertains to the Supreme Court's power, C (Article 143) deals with advisory jurisdiction, and D (Article 136) is about special leave to appeal, making them incorrect.

Answer

A. Article 32 of the Constitution

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C. Article 143 of the Constitution

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D. Article 136 of the Constitution

Question 9

Largest state by population (2011 Census):

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — Uttar Pradesh — most populous state (199.8 million in 2011).

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Maharashtra

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Bihar

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West Bengal

Question 10

Schedule 3:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Forms of oath — Oath/affirmation forms.‌​‍

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Salaries

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Anti-defection

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Languages

LDC Mixed Practice Test #718