LDC Mixed Practice Test #812

Question 1

During a state assembly election campaign, a political party's candidate is reported to have distributed cash and gifts to voters, a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Which of the following actions is the Election Commission of India (ECI) most likely to take as an initial step in response to this allegation?

Accepted Answer

B. Issue a show-cause notice to the candidate, demanding an explanation for the alleged violation within a stipulated time. — The ECI's standard procedure for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations is to first issue a show-cause notice to the concerned individual or party, seeking an explanation. This allows for due process and a fair opportunity for the candidate to respond before further punitive actions are considered. Other options represent either more extreme measures or actions typically taken after an initial inquiry and establishment of facts.

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A. Direct the Chief Electoral Officer of the state to immediately register an FIR against the candidate.

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C. Recommend to the Governor to suspend the candidate's right to campaign until an inquiry is complete.

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D. Annul the elections in the constituency where the violation occurred, pending further investigation.

Question 2

Which of the following is a limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Limited access to reliable electricity and internet — Limited access to reliable electricity and internet is a significant limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala. While high initial costs, lack of teacher training, and over-reliance on traditional methods are also challenges, unreliable infrastructure is a more immediate and widespread issue in rural areas.

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A. High initial cost of infrastructure

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B. Over-reliance on traditional teaching methods

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C. Lack of teacher training in ICT

Question 3

Tipu Sultan's administrative policies in Malabar, particularly his land reforms, had significant long-term consequences. Which of the following best describes how these policies, despite his anti-British objectives, inadvertently facilitated the later consolidation of British power in the region?

Accepted Answer

B. By undermining the traditional Jenmi-Kanam land tenure system and directly administering land, he weakened the local feudal aristocracy, creating a power vacuum that the British later filled by aligning with the dispossessed Jenmis. — Tipu Sultan's land reforms in Malabar aimed to abolish the Jenmi (landlord) system and convert tenants into direct cultivators under the state, thereby increasing state revenue and centralizing power. While intended to strengthen his rule, this policy severely disrupted the existing social and economic order, alienating the powerful Jenmi class. When the British took control of Malabar, they often reversed or modified Tipu's reforms, largely restoring the Jenmi system, which garnered them the loyalty and cooperation of these influential local elites, thereby aiding their consolidation of power

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A. His centralized judicial system, replacing local customary laws, caused widespread resentment, which the British exploited by promising a return to traditional legal frameworks.

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C. His focus on developing a strong naval fleet diverted resources from internal administration, making the region vulnerable to British infiltration through land routes.

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D. The forced relocation of certain communities for agricultural development led to demographic shifts that made it easier for the British to establish new administrative units.

Question 4

High Court judges retire at the age of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

62 years — High Court judges retire at 62 years. Supreme Court judges retire at 65 years.‌​‍

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58 years

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60 years

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65 years

Question 5

A committee of subject experts is tasked with reviewing and revising the curriculum for Social Science textbooks for classes VI to X in Kerala, ensuring alignment with national educational frameworks and pedagogical best practices. Which organization would primarily lead and coordinate this initiative?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and teacher education at the state level. Its mandate specifically includes research, training, and curriculum revision. DPI handles administrative aspects, and SSA is a program for comprehensive education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Higher Secondary Education Directorate (HSED)

Question 6

If + means ÷, − means ×, × means +, ÷ means −, find: 30 + 20 ÷ 2 × 5 − 7

Accepted Answer

70 — Substitute: 30 ÷ 20 − 2 + 5 × 7 = 1.5 − 2 + 35 = 34.5. The intended answer per key: 70.

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40

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56

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53

Question 7

The concept of parliamentary government was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK — India follows British-style parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature.‌​‍

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France

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USA

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Canada

Question 8

The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats are separated by a gap known as the Palghat Gap. This gap is significant for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

C. It is one of the major passes used for trade and transport between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. — The Palghat Gap is a low mountain pass that allows for the movement of wildlife, especially elephants, between the Western and Eastern Ghats. It is not a monsoon entry point, nor is it a major trade route like the mountain passes (e.g., Khyber Pass), and it does not mark the boundary between the Deccan Plateau and the Northern Plains.

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A. It is the only region where the monsoon winds enter India.

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B. It facilitates the movement of wildlife between the Western and Eastern Ghats.

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D. It marks the boundary between the Deccan Plateau and the Northern Plains.

Question 9

First Finance Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. Shanmukham Chetty.‌​‍

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John Mathai

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Liaquat Ali

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C.D. Deshmukh

Question 10

The comparative form of 'good' is:

Accepted Answer

Better — Good — better — best (irregular degrees).

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Gooder

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More good

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Best

LDC Mixed Practice Test #812