LDC Mixed Practice Test #756

Question 1

Willingdon Island is located in:

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Kochi — Willingdon Island is a man-made island in Kochi, Kerala, created by Robert Bristow in the 1920s-30s during the development of Cochin Port.

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Kolkata

Question 2

Alappuzha famous for:‌​‍

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Backwaters, houseboats — Venice of East.‌​‍

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Beaches only

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Tea

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Spices

Question 3

The synonym of 'BENEVOLENT' is:‌​‍

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Generous — Benevolent = kind, generous, charitable.‌​‍

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Cruel

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Stingy

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Selfish

Question 4

The Mandal Commission was constituted in 1979 under the chairmanship of:‌​‍

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B.P. Mandal — Second Backward Classes Commission — B.P. Mandal (socialist leader from Bihar).‌​‍

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Kaka Kalelkar

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V.P. Singh

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Sarkaria

Question 5

ChatGPT is an example of:‌​‍

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AI chatbot — ChatGPT is an AI language model/chatbot developed by OpenAI.‌​‍

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Social media

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Operating system

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Search engine

Question 6

According to the Kerala Right to Education Rules, 2010, what is the maximum pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for primary classes in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. 1:30 — The Kerala RTE Rules specify a maximum PTR of 1:30 for primary classes (Grades 1-5). Higher ratios (35 or 40) exceed the norm, while 1:25 is below the maximum but not the prescribed upper limit.

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A. 1:25

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C. 1:35

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D. 1:40

Question 7

The Consumer Protection Act was updated and modernised in:‌​‍

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2019 — Consumer Protection Act 2019 replaced 1986 Act. ‌​‍Created Central Consumer Protection Authority; added e-commerce coverage.

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2023

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2002

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1986

Question 8

When I reached the office, the manager ___‌​‍

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had gone — Past perfect 'had gone' for action completed before another past action.‌​‍

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went

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has gone

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will go

Question 9

'Burn the midnight oil' means:‌​‍

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Work/study late at night — To burn the midnight oil = to study or work late into the night.‌​‍

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Waste fuel

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Start a fire

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Cook at midnight

Question 10

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a pivotal role in upholding democratic principles through free and fair elections. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the scope of its responsibilities?

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C. The ECI determines the election schedule, allots election symbols to political parties, and advises the President on questions of disqualification of members of Parliament. — Option C is correct. The ECI's core functions include determining election schedules, allotting election symbols, and advising the President (and Governor) on disqualification of members of Parliament (and State Legislatures). Option A is incorrect because elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the ECI. Option B is incorrect as the ECI conducts by-elections. Option D is incorrect; the tenure is 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier, and the removal process for the CEC is similar to a Supreme Court judge, requiring a specia

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A. The ECI conducts elections for the President, Vice-President, Parliament, State Legislatures, and also supervises the elections for Panchayats and Municipalities.

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B. The ECI is responsible for delimitation of constituencies, preparation of electoral rolls, and granting recognition to political parties, but its jurisdiction does not extend to the conduct of by-elections.

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D. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have a fixed tenure of 5 years or until they attain the age of 60, whichever is earlier, and can be removed by a simple majority vote in Parliament.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #756