LDC Mixed Practice Test #842

Question 1

Women's Reservation Bill:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

106th Amendment — 106th Amendment (2023). 33% seats for women in LS and state assemblies.‌​‍

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128th Amendment

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Nari Shakti Vandan Act

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Both A and B

Question 2

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by which of the following amendments to include the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular'?

Accepted Answer

B. 42nd Amendment Act — The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, introduced the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble, reflecting the ideals of social justice and religious neutrality. The 44th Amendment Act, 1978, restored the original position of the Preamble and the other amendments listed did not alter the Preamble's text.

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A. 44th Amendment Act

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C. 45th Amendment Act

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D. 49th Amendment Act

Question 3

Swami Vivekananda's famous speech at Chicago began with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sisters and Brothers of America — Opening line from his 11 September 1893 address at the Parliament of Religions.‌​‍

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Friends and colleagues

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My dear Americans

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Ladies and Gentlemen

Question 4

In a classroom setting, a student demonstrates exceptional spatial reasoning (e.g., visualizing 3D structures) but has average verbal abilities. Which of the following theories would BEST explain this student's cognitive profile?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory — Gardner's MI theory explicitly recognizes spatial intelligence as a distinct form of intelligence, separate from linguistic or logical-mathematical abilities. Spearman's 'g' factor would suggest these strengths are subsumed under a single general intelligence, while Sternberg's Triarchic Theory focuses on analytical, creative, and practical components, not discrete abilities. Binet's IQ test framework is a measurement tool, not a theory explaining cognitive profiles.

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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 IQ test framework

Question 5

Neither...nor takes ___ verb:

Accepted Answer

Verb agrees with nearest subject — Proximity rule.

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Plural always

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Singular always

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Any verb

Question 6

Which event marked the beginning of the Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Uprising) in 1921, often considered a significant chapter in Kerala's freedom struggle against British colonialism and feudal oppression?

Accepted Answer

B. The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji and the subsequent declaration of jihad — The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji on 20 August 1921 triggered a mass uprising in Malabar, symbolizing resistance against British rule and feudal landlord oppression. While the Khilafat Movement provided ideological support, the rebellion's immediate spark was Haji's arrest. The non-cooperation movement and Communist Party formation were later developments.

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A. The Khilafat Movement's alignment with the Indian National Congress

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C. The non-cooperation movement led by Gandhiji in Kerala

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D. The formation of the Communist Party of India in Malabar

Question 7

Kerala's 1st film studio:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Udaya — Udaya Studios.‌​‍

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Punalur

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Chitranjali

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Merryland

Question 8

Coconut tree is Kerala's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State tree — State tree.‌​‍

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State animal

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State flower

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State fish

Question 9

Chattampi Swamikal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scholar-saint — Sanskrit scholar and social reformer.‌​‍

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Filmmaker

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Novelist

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Politician

Question 10

Diya said to Devu, 'Your sister is the niece of my mother's husband.' How is Diya related to Devu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sister-in-law — Mother's husband = father. ‌​‍His niece = cousin. If Devu's sister is Diya's cousin, Diya is Devu's cousin / sister-in-law based on PSC key.

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Mother

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Daughter

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Cousin

LDC Mixed Practice Test #842