LDC Mixed Practice Test #798

Question 1

The power of judicial review of constitutional amendments was established in:

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati (1973) — Kesavananda established the 'basic structure' doctrine; Parliament cannot amend basic structure. Reaffirmed in Minerva Mills and Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain.

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Shankari Prasad (1951)

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Golak Nath (1967)

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Minerva Mills (1980)

Question 2

Mohiniyattam is a dance form from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, performed by women. ‌​‍'Mohini' = enchantress.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Odisha

Question 3

A chilly, flabby, fair-haired child with a large head and profuse sour sweat on the scalp, especially during sleep, is brought in. They have a craving for indigestible things like eggs and chalk, and are generally slow in development. What is the most probable remedy?

Accepted Answer

D. Calcarea Carbonica — Calcarea Carbonica is characterized by a chilly, flabby constitution, sour perspiration on the scalp (especially during sleep), delayed development, and peculiar cravings for eggs or indigestible substances. Graphites patients are generally obese and have skin eruptions with sticky discharges, Hepar Sulph is extremely chilly and sensitive to pain, and Silica is delicate, refined, and lacks vital heat, none matching the full picture.

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A. Graphites

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B. Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum

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C. Silica

Question 4

In a classroom setting, a student performs well in logical-mathematical tasks but faces difficulties in understanding metaphors and nuances in language. Which theory would best explain these variations in performance?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences — Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory posits that individuals have varying strengths in different domains, such as logical-mathematical and linguistic intelligence. Spearman's theory (Option A) would suggest a general 'g factor' influencing all tasks, which does not account for such specific variations.

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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D. Binet's Intelligence Scale

Question 5

India's nuclear doctrine is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No First Use (NFU) — stated 1999 — India declared NFU in 1999, formalised Draft Nuclear Doctrine 2003. ‌​‍Retaliation only; credible minimum deterrence.

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First use

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Use anytime

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No doctrine

Question 6

The Malayali Congress leaders active at the national level included:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Sankaran Nair and Barrister G.P. Pillai — Both C. ‌​‍Sankaran Nair (INC President 1897) and G.P. Pillai were prominent Malayali Congressmen.

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K.P. Kesava Menon only

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Only G.P. Pillai

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Only C. Sankaran Nair

Question 7

India's first President to pass away in office was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zakir Hussain — Dr. ‌​‍Zakir Hussain (3rd President) died in office on 3 May 1969. V. ‌​‍V. Giri became acting President. ‌​‍Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (5th) also died in office 1977.

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Rajendra Prasad

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V. V. Giri

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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Question 8

The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). Which of the following initiatives directly aims to achieve universal FLN in primary schools by 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

B. NIPUN Bharat Mission. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched specifically to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3 by 2026-27. SWAYAM and PM e-VIDYA are broader digital education initiatives. PARAKH is a national assessment regulator, not an FLN implementation mission.

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A. SWAYAM platform for online courses.

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C. PM e-VIDYA programme.

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D. PARAKH as a national assessment centre.

Question 9

Adani-Hindenburg SC panel:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cleared on short-selling allegations — Expert committee finding Jan 2024.‌​‍

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Pending

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Rejected

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Guilty

Question 10

Including the Speaker and two nominated members, the total strength of the Lok Sabha (prior to 2020) was:

Accepted Answer

545 — 543 elected + 2 Anglo-Indian nominees (now abolished) = 545.

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525

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530

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535

LDC Mixed Practice Test #798