LDC Mixed Practice Test #768

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of school education. What is the correct sequence of stages in this new 5+3+3+4 structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary — The NEP 2020 outlines a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure comprising four stages: Foundational (ages 3-8), Preparatory (ages 8-11), Middle (ages 11-14), and Secondary (ages 14-18). This sequence replaces the traditional 10+2 structure. The other options present an incorrect order of these stages.

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B. Preparatory, Foundational, Middle, Secondary

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C. Foundational, Middle, Preparatory, Secondary

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D. Foundational, Preparatory, Secondary, Middle

Question 2

Kennel : Dog :: Stable : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Horse — Kennel houses dogs; stable houses horses.‌​‍

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Lion

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Pig

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Tiger

Question 3

Let us go for a walk, ___?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

shall we? — Question tag for 'Let us' is 'shall we?'‌​‍

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do we?

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didn't we?

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don't we?

Question 4

A non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in a developing nation identifies a serious human rights violation perpetrated by the government of that nation. The NGO seeks legal recourse at the international level. Which of the following statements accurately describes the NGO's direct access to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

C. The NGO cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ, as only states may be parties in cases before the Court. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its jurisdiction is primarily over disputes between states. Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the ICJ Statute explicitly states that 'Only states may be parties in cases before the Court.' Therefore, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, or other entities cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ. While NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, their legal recourse through the ICJ would require a state to bring the case, or for an authorized UN organ to request an advisory opinion.

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A. The NGO can directly submit a complaint to the ICJ if it has consultative status with ECOSOC.

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B. The NGO must first seek a resolution from the UN Human Rights Council before approaching the ICJ.

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D. The NGO can request an advisory opinion from the ICJ, provided it is endorsed by a UN specialized agency.

Question 5

Look! The baby ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is crying — 'Look!' indicates happening now = Present Continuous: is crying.‌​‍

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cry

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cries

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was crying

Question 6

Kerala produces approximately what % of India's rubber?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

90% — Kerala produces ~90% of India's natural rubber, mainly in Kottayam and Idukki.‌​‍

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50%

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70%

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100%

Question 7

Air India Maharaja return:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tata merged AI+Vistara 2024 — Merger completed Nov 2024.‌​‍

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Only AI

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Only Vistara

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None

Question 8

Banasura Sagar Dam is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 9

Functional differentiation as society modernises was argued by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spencer + Parsons — Societies evolve from simple/undifferentiated to complex/differentiated (specialised institutions for family, economy, polity, religion).‌​‍

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Durkheim

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Marx

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Weber

Question 10

100, 50, 25, 12.5, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6.25 — Each ÷ 2. 12.5 ÷ 2 = 6.25.‌​‍

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6

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5

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7.5

LDC Mixed Practice Test #768