LDC Mixed Practice Test #850

Question 1

Prohibition writ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stop lower court from exceeding jurisdiction — Prevent judicial overreach.‌​‍

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Command official

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Release prisoner

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Transfer case

Question 2

'Turn a blind eye' means:

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Ignore deliberately — Pretend not to notice.

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Go blind

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Look away

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Close eyes

Question 3

Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973) on:

Accepted Answer

Punjab state autonomy — Akali Dal resolution on state autonomy.

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Emergency

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Federalism

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Religion

Question 4

'Sadhujana Paripalana Yogam' was started by:‌​‍

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Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.‌​‍

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V.T. Bhattathiripad

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 5

In an inclusive classroom setting, a teacher observes that a student with specific learning disability struggles with reading comprehension despite various general strategies. Which of the following approaches best reflects the principle of 'differentiated instruction' for this student?

Accepted Answer

D. Offering alternative formats for text (e.g., audiobooks, graphic organizers) and individualized reading strategies. — Differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching methods, content, and assessment to meet individual student needs. Offering alternative formats and individualized strategies directly modifies the instruction to support the student's specific learning challenge. Providing extra time is an accommodation, while assigning to a separate room is segregation, and lowering expectations undermines the goal of access to the curriculum.

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A. Providing extra time for completing assignments and tests without altering the content.

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B. Assigning the student to a separate resource room for all language arts instruction.

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C. Modifying the assessment criteria to lower expectations for the student's performance.

Question 6

The economic reforms introduced in India in 1991 marked a significant paradigm shift from the earlier state-led development model. What was the most profound change in the Indian state's approach to economic management post-1991?

Accepted Answer

B. The state's role transitioned from being a dominant producer and controller to primarily acting as a facilitator and regulator of economic activity. — The 1991 economic reforms fundamentally changed the state's role from a central planner and dominant producer to a facilitator and regulator. This involved reducing licensing, opening up sectors to private investment, and integrating India more with the global economy, allowing market forces a greater role while the state focused on creating an enabling environment. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the extent or direction of these reforms.

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A. The state completely withdrew from all economic sectors, privatizing every public sector undertaking.

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C. The government significantly increased its direct allocation of resources to heavy industries to achieve rapid industrialization.

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D. The focus shifted entirely towards agrarian development, with industrial growth being de-emphasized to prioritize rural upliftment.

Question 7

Rahul said, 'I am angry.' Change into reported speech:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rahul said that he was angry — Reported speech: pronoun shift (I→he), tense back-shift (am→was).‌​‍

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Rahul said that I was angry

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Rahul said that he is angry

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Rahul said that I am angry

Question 8

Adoor Gopalakrishnan known for:

Accepted Answer

Parallel cinema/art films — Leading filmmaker of Indian parallel cinema.

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Commercial cinema

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Dance

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Music

Question 9

Tense — present perfect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I have eaten (action completed with present relevance) — 'Have/has + past participle'. ‌​‍Just, already, yet, since, for. Connects past to present.

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I eat

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I will eat

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I was eating

Question 10

In a period of high inflation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to stabilize prices by reducing the money supply in the economy. Which of the following actions would be most effective for the RBI to achieve this objective?

Accepted Answer

C. Increasing the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for commercial banks. — Increasing the CRR mandates commercial banks to hold a larger fraction of their deposits with the RBI, thereby reducing the funds available for lending and contracting the money supply, which helps to curb inflation. Lowering the Repo Rate or purchasing government securities would inject liquidity, while decreasing SLR would free up funds for banks, all of which would exacerbate inflation.

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A. Lowering the Repo Rate to stimulate credit growth.

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B. Conducting Open Market Operations to purchase government securities.

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D. Decreasing the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements for banks.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #850