LDC Mixed Practice Test #734

Question 1

First CIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wajahat Habibullah — Wajahat Habibullah (2005-2010).‌​‍

Answer

M.M. Ansari

Answer

A.N. Tiwari

Answer

P.S. Gharyan

Question 2

NGT appeals to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court (on law) — Direct SC appeal.‌​‍

Answer

High Court

Answer

None

Answer

Exec

Question 3

The Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delimitation of constituencies and preparation of electoral rolls — RPA 1950: electoral rolls + constituencies; RPA 1951: conduct of elections + disqualifications.‌​‍

Answer

Formation of political parties

Answer

Settlement of election disputes only

Answer

Conduct of elections and candidate eligibility

Question 4

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race features:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chundan Vallam (snake boats) — The race features Chundan Vallam (snake boats) — long boats rowed by 100+ oarsmen.‌​‍

Answer

Motor boats

Answer

Kayaks

Answer

Fishing boats

Question 5

All-India Services:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IAS, IPS, IFS (Indian Forest Service) — 3 All-India Services.‌​‍

Answer

5 services

Answer

IAS only

Answer

IAS, IPS

Question 6

Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khufu (Cheops) — Pyramid of Khufu (c. ‌​‍2560 BCE), tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years. Part of Giza complex (3 pyramids + Sphinx).

Answer

Ramses II

Answer

Cleopatra

Answer

Tutankhamun

Question 7

The currency of China is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yuan — China's currency = Yuan (Renminbi). ‌​‍Yen = Japan. Won = Korea. ‌​‍Ringgit = Malaysia.

Answer

Yen

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Won

Answer

Ringgit

Question 8

National Science Day is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 Feb — 28 February (C.V. Raman discovered Raman Effect on this day, 1928).‌​‍

Answer

11 May

Answer

15 Jan

Answer

21 Jun

Question 9

Which Kerala festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishu (Kerala New Year in April) features the Vishukkani — an auspicious arrangement of items seen first thing in the morning. While Deepavali is the pan-Indian 'festival of lights', in Kerala context, Vishu's lamp and kani arrangement represents light/new beginnings.

Answer

Onam

Answer

Thrissur Pooram

Answer

Thiruvathira

Question 10

'Panchatantra' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishnu Sharma — Vishnu Sharma wrote Panchatantra — a collection of animal fables for teaching practical wisdom.‌​‍

Answer

Valmiki

Answer

Vyasa

Answer

Tulsidas

LDC Mixed Practice Test #734