LDC Mixed Practice Test #856

Question 1

Afghanistan Taliban returned to power in:

Accepted Answer

2021 (Aug — after US withdrawal) — Taliban took Kabul 15 August 2021 as US forces withdrew after 20 years. Established Islamic Emirate. Not formally recognised by most states.

Answer

2001

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2014

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2024

Question 2

Which country became the 123rd member country of the International Criminal Court?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palestine — Palestine became the 123rd ICC member in April 2015.‌​‍

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India

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Israel

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Pakistan

Question 3

Kerala Police mascot:

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.

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Tiger

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Lion

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None

Question 4

Which word is NOT a noun?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clever — 'Clever' is an adjective; others are abstract nouns.‌​‍

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Wisdom

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Knowledge

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Ability

Question 5

Largest ship-breaking yard:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alang (Gujarat) — Alang, India.‌​‍

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Chittagong

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Pakistan

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China

Question 6

Vaikom Satyagraha year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924-25 — Temple road access — 1924-25.‌​‍

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1942

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1920

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1930

Question 7

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a private unaided school in Kerala is mandated to reserve 25% of its entry-level seats for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups. Which of the following is a direct implication of this provision for the school?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must provide free and compulsory education to these admitted children up to the completion of elementary education (Class VIII). — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically mandates private unaided schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for EWS and Disadvantaged Groups. These children are entitled to free and compulsory education until the completion of elementary education (typically Class VIII or up to age 14), with the state reimbursing the schools for the expenses incurred. Options B, C, and D contradict the provisions of the RTE Act, which prohibits screening tests and ensures state reimbursement for EWS admissions.

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B. The school is exempt from this reservation if it does not receive any financial aid from the state government.

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C. The school can conduct a proficiency test for EWS children seeking admission to ensure they meet the academic standards.

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D. The financial burden of educating these children must be entirely borne by the school without any government reimbursement.

Question 8

Kerala's highest points of rainfall:

Accepted Answer

Nilambur, Idukki — High rainfall in highlands.

Answer

Thrissur

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TVM

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Kollam

Question 9

Malabar Special Police (MSP) was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1884 — The Malabar Special Police was established in 1884 and is one of the oldest armed police forces in India.‌​‍

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1947

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1921

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1885

Question 10

World Refugees Day is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). ‌​‍Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

Answer

8 March

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10 December

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24 October

LDC Mixed Practice Test #856