LDC Mixed Practice Test #752

Question 1

Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India who conducted the first general elections?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sukumar Sen — Sukumar Sen, an ICS officer, served as first CEC (1950-58). ‌​‍Ran the world's largest election exercise in 1951-52.

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K. V. K. Sundaram

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T. N. Seshan

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N. Gopalaswami

Question 2

'Recess' under the Indian Constitutional Scheme means:

Accepted Answer

Interval between prorogation of Parliament and its reassembly in new session — Recess is the period between prorogation (end of session) and the next summons.

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Parliament in session

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Adjournment of Parliament

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Dissolution of House

Question 3

New Parliament building opened:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — May 2023. Triangular design.‌​‍

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2024

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2022

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2025

Question 4

Regarding the prestigious Padma Awards conferred by the Government of India for distinguished service, including in the field of medicine, which option correctly lists them in ascending order of their hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A. Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan — The Padma Awards are India's highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna. They are categorized into three ranks: Padma Shri (for distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of a high order), and Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), in ascending order of prestige.

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B. Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan

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C. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri

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D. Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security within the UN system and a significant challenge it faces?

Accepted Answer

B. The UN Security Council bears primary responsibility, but its decisions can be blocked by the veto power held by any of its five permanent members. — The UN Security Council (UNSC) has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. A significant challenge it faces is the veto power, where any of its five permanent members (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) can block a substantive resolution. The UN General Assembly's resolutions are generally not legally binding, the ICJ handles legal disputes between states and advisory opinions are not binding, and the UN Secretariat implements mandates but does not unilaterally authorize peacekeeping missions.

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A. The UN General Assembly holds primary responsibility, and its resolutions are legally binding on all member states, ensuring swift action.

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C. The International Court of Justice is primarily responsible for peace and security, offering advisory opinions that are legally enforceable against disputing states.

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D. The UN Secretariat maintains primary responsibility, with the Secretary-General having the authority to unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces.

Question 6

Synonym of APPREHENSIVE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anxious — Worried.‌​‍

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Relaxed

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Happy

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Excited

Question 7

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). ‌​‍PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

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Kaalam — Sethu

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Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

Question 8

A major principle of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Each stage involves a conflict that must be resolved — Erikson's 8 stages each present a psychosocial crisis/conflict to resolve.‌​‍

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Development is based solely on biological factors

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Cultural differences do not impact development

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Development is continuous and uniform

Question 9

A 'Sangam' period work with reference to 'Onam':

Accepted Answer

Madurai Kanchi — Madurai Kanchi (part of Pathupattu) contains the earliest reference to Onam.

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Akananuru

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Chilappatikaram

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Periya Puranam

Question 10

SilverLine (K-Rail):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semi-high-speed rail project — Kasaragod-TVM semi-high-speed.‌​‍

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Bullet

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Metro

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Monorail

LDC Mixed Practice Test #752