LDC Mixed Practice Test #733

Question 1

Art 19 available to:‌​‍

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Citizens only — Art 19 freedoms = citizens only. Art 14, 21 = all persons.‌​‍

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All persons

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Foreigners only

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Government

Question 2

A key principle of action research in the classroom emphasizes that the teacher is primarily:

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B. A reflective practitioner who systematically investigates and improves their own practice. — Action research empowers teachers to be active agents of change within their own classrooms. The teacher is not merely a consumer of others' research (A) or an administrator (C), nor solely a data collector for external parties (D). Instead, they are the primary researcher, engaging in a continuous cycle of inquiry, action, and reflection to enhance their teaching and student learning.

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A. A passive recipient of research findings from educational experts.

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C. An administrative authority who dictates research topics to subordinates.

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D. A data entry clerk responsible for compiling quantitative statistics for external analysis.

Question 3

Kerala's coir industry, a significant traditional sector, faces challenges related to outdated technology and market competition. Which of the following government initiatives specifically focuses on modernizing coir processing units, promoting technological upgrades, and enhancing product diversification to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry?

Accepted Answer

B. Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme — The Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme is a central sector scheme specifically designed to support the coir industry by providing financial assistance for modernizing production units, upgrading technology, and promoting diversification into value-added products. This directly addresses the challenges faced by the traditional coir sector in Kerala. The other options pertain to rural employment (MGNREGA), fisheries (PMMSY), or bamboo (NBM), and are not directly focused on coir industry modernization.

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A. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

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C. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

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D. National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

Question 4

The functional units of the lungs where gas exchange primarily takes place are called:

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C. Alveoli — Alveoli are tiny air sacs at the end of the smallest airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood occurs. The trachea is the main windpipe, bronchi are larger air passages, and bronchioles are smaller air passages leading to the alveoli.

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A. Bronchi

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B. Trachea

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D. Bronchioles

Question 5

The Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-32) was led by:‌​‍

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K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan, known as Kerala Gandhi, led the Guruvayur temple entry satyagraha.‌​‍

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T. K. Madhavan

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A. K. Gopalan

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Mannath Padmanabhan

Question 6

The correctly spelt word:

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Maintenance — 'Maintenance' — despite the verb being 'maintain', the noun drops the 'ai' (main-ten-ance).

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Maintainance

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Maintenence

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Mantainance

Question 7

Highest peak in India:‌​‍

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Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) — highest peak within India's borders.‌​‍

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Everest

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K2

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Nanda Devi

Question 8

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a child admitted to an elementary school is entitled to complete elementary education. What is a key provision related to academic progress and promotion under this Act for children up to Class 8?

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B. No child admitted in a school shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education. — The RTE Act, 2009, originally stipulated a 'no detention policy' for children up to Class 8, meaning no child could be held back or expelled until the completion of elementary education. This provision aimed to reduce dropout rates and ensure continuous learning. Options A, C, and D contradict this fundamental 'no detention' principle of the original Act, which is a key aspect often tested.

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A. Schools are permitted to detain a child in the same class if their academic performance is consistently below average.

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C. Schools can conduct annual examinations and promote children based on their scores, with provisions for re-examination if they fail.

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D. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is mandatory, but schools retain the right to detain students who do not meet minimum proficiency levels.

Question 9

A state government, aiming to reduce income inequality, enacts a law that mandates a significant portion of profits from large private corporations be reinvested into community development projects and provides free education up to the university level. Which of the following constitutional provisions primarily enables the state to pursue such policies, and what is its nature in terms of enforceability?

Accepted Answer

B. Directive Principles of State Policy; not directly enforceable but fundamental in governance. — The policies described, such as reducing income inequality and providing free education, are socio-economic goals enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Part IV of the Constitution (e.g., Articles 38, 39, 41, 45). While these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country, they are not directly enforceable by any court. Fundamental Rights (Part III) are enforceable, but they are primarily safeguards against state action, not enablers for positive socio-economic policies of this nature. Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) are obligations of citizens.

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A. Fundamental Rights; directly enforceable by courts.

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C. Fundamental Duties; enforceable through parliamentary legislation.

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D. Preamble; enforceable through constitutional amendments.

Question 10

2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?‌​‍

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37 — n²+1: 1,4,9,16,25,36 → +1 each. 36+1 = 37.‌​‍

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40

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35

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38

LDC Mixed Practice Test #733