LDC Mixed Practice Test #769

Question 1

Consider the following statements about the Council of Ministers in India:
1. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The President can dismiss a Minister if the Prime Minister advises so.
3. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha alone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. 3 only — Only statement 3 is correct. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha alone, not Parliament (statement 1 is incorrect). The President cannot dismiss a Minister unilaterally; it is the PM's prerogative to advise the President to do so (statement 2 is incorrect).

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A. 1 and 2 only

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B. 2 and 3 only

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D. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Kerala's west-flowing rivers are generally short, swift, and originate from the Western Ghats. Despite this, the narrow coastal plains exhibit significant deposits of alluvial soils. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A. High intensity of monsoon rainfall causing rapid erosion and subsequent deposition of sediments by numerous short, swift-flowing rivers onto the coastal plains. — Kerala experiences intense monsoon rainfall, leading to significant erosion in the steep Western Ghats. The numerous short, swift-flowing rivers efficiently transport these eroded sediments which are then deposited rapidly in the relatively flat and narrow coastal plains, forming alluvial soils. While major rivers contribute, the cumulative effect of many small rivers under high rainfall is the primary reason for widespread alluvial deposits.

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B. The extensive floodplains of major rivers like Periyar and Pamba, which are primarily responsible for alluvial deposits across the entire coastal region.

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C. Volcanic activity in the Western Ghats contributing nutrient-rich ash that mixes with river sediments, forming fertile alluvial tracts.

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D. The unique tidal action in the Arabian Sea pushing back river sediments inland, thereby facilitating the formation of alluvial soils along the coast.

Question 3

Land Reform Act year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — 1969.‌​‍

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1957

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1963

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1975

Question 4

One word: Humorous imitation:

Accepted Answer

Parody — Parody.

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Satire

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Farce

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Pun

Question 5

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

Accepted Answer

B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

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A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 6

Superlative of 'bad':

Accepted Answer

worst — Bad - worse - worst.

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badder

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worse

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baddest

Question 7

Coir is made from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coconut husk — Coconut fibre from husk.‌​‍

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Cotton

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Banana

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Jute

Question 8

Inert pair effect is seen strongly in:

Accepted Answer

Heavier p-block (Tl, Pb, Bi) — Lower oxidation state (by 2) becomes more stable down the group (e.g., Pb²⁺ > Pb⁴⁺; Tl⁺ > Tl³⁺).

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Group 1

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Transition metals

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Noble gases

Question 9

WWW was invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tim Berners-Lee — Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 at CERN.‌​‍

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Bill Gates

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Steve Jobs

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Mark Zuckerberg

Question 10

The Right to Information (RTI) Act was pioneered by activism led by:

Accepted Answer

MKSS (Aruna Roy, Nikhil Dey) — Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (Rajasthan) drove RTI movement from 1990s. RTI Act passed 2005.

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Anna Hazare

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Kiran Bedi

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Medha Patkar

LDC Mixed Practice Test #769