LDC Mixed Practice Test #760

Question 1

San Andreas Fault type:

Accepted Answer

Transform — California transform fault.

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Divergent

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Convergent

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Subduction

Question 2

Regarding the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023, which of the following initiatives was a significant outcome aimed at enhancing global connectivity and infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

B. The announcement of the 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' (IMEC). — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was a landmark initiative announced during the G20 New Delhi Summit, aiming to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe through a network of railways and shipping lanes, enhancing trade and economic integration. Options A, C, and D were not primary outcomes of the G20 Summit focused on infrastructure development, with C being an aspirational goal not fully agreed upon, and A and D being unrelated to the core infrastructure theme.

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A. The launch of the 'Global Carbon Offset Market' for heavy industries.

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C. A commitment to phase out all fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 across all member nations.

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D. The establishment of a G20 rapid response force for humanitarian crises.

Question 3

Which writ is a command issued by a court to a public official to perform his official duty?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mandamus — Mandamus ('we command') orders a public authority to do a public duty.‌​‍

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Habeas Corpus

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Quo-Warranto

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Certiorari

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the District Programme Implementation (DPI) unit under SSA in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational schemes at the district level — The District Programme Implementation (DPI) unit under SSA is primarily responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational schemes at the district level. While teacher training (Option A) may be coordinated, it is not the primary responsibility. Curriculum design (Option C) and textbook approval (Option D) are handled by SCERT and other higher bodies, not DPI.

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A. Conducting statewide teacher training programs

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C. Designing the curriculum for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Approving textbooks for all government schools

Question 5

Three of the following four pairs are alike: (2,10), (3,28), (5,124), (4,63). Which doesn't belong?

Accepted Answer

(2,10) — Pattern n³−n: 2³-2=6 (not 10); 3³-3=24 (not 28); 5³-5=120 (not 124). Try n³+1: 2³+1=9, 3³+1=28✓, 5³+1=126. Try n³-n+something: 2³+2=10✓, 3³+1=28✓, 5³-1=124✓, 4³-1=63✓. The odd one is (2,10) with different rule.

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(3,28)

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(5,124)

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(4,63)

Question 6

Fundamental Duties were incorporated by which amendment?

Accepted Answer

42nd — 42nd Amendment 1976 added Part IVA (Article 51A) — Fundamental Duties.

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24th

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34th

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43rd

Question 7

Section 377 read down in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Navtej Johar v UoI (2018) — decriminalised homosexuality.‌​‍

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2020

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2013

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2016

Question 8

Willingdon Island in Kochi is:

Accepted Answer

An artificial island — Willingdon Island is the largest artificial island in India, created during the construction of Kochi port in 1933.

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A natural island

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A coral island

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A volcanic island

Question 9

Plural of 'goose':

Accepted Answer

geese — Irregular plural.

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gooses

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goosies

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goosen

Question 10

7, 11, 17, 25, 35, ?

Accepted Answer

47 — Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 35+12 = 47.

Answer

45

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49

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50

LDC Mixed Practice Test #760