LDC Mixed Practice Test #877

Question 1

Antonym of 'abundant':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.‌​‍

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Plentiful

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Vast

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Rich

Question 2

Recent IPCC reports consistently highlight an observed trend in extreme weather events globally. Considering these assessments, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the relationship between climate change and extreme weather?

Accepted Answer

C. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many pre-existing extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, and tropical cyclones. — IPCC reports unequivocally state that human-induced climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many extreme weather events globally, including heatwaves, heavy precipitation, and tropical cyclones. While climate change does not create entirely new types of events, it significantly alters the probability and characteristics of existing ones. Natural variability plays a role, but the observed trends in extremes cannot be explained without accounting for human influence.

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A. Climate change causes entirely new types of extreme weather events that have never occurred before.

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B. While climate change influences global average temperatures, it has no significant impact on the frequency or intensity of localized extreme weather events.

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D. The observed increase in extreme weather events is primarily due to natural climate variability, with human-induced climate change playing a minor, insignificant role.

Question 3

David Easton's systems model of politics (1953) defined political system as:

Accepted Answer

Process of authoritative allocation of values for society — Easton: inputs (demands, support) → political system (conversion) → outputs (policies, decisions) → feedback loop.

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Government

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Electoral machinery

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Parliament

Question 4

Antonym of COMMON:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rare — Common ↔ rare.‌​‍

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Ordinary

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Normal

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Usual

Question 5

The Constituent Assembly of India began functioning on:

Accepted Answer

9 December 1946 — The Constituent Assembly first convened on 9 December 1946; 13 Dec saw the Objectives Resolution tabled.

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15 August 1947

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13 December 1946

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26 January 1950

Question 6

Salutation in a formal letter typically begins with:

Accepted Answer

Dear Sir / Dear Madam / Respected Sir — Formal salutations are respectful and gender-aware.

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Hi

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Hey

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What's up

Question 7

Perfect number (smallest):

Accepted Answer

6 — 6=1+2+3.

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12

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10

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28

Question 8

Jnanpith Award 2023:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Gulzar — Joint 58th Jnanpith — Rambhadracharya (Sanskrit), Gulzar (Urdu).‌​‍

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Nilmani Phookan

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Akkitham

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Damodar Mauzo

Question 9

Art 40 directs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Village Panchayats — Organise village panchayats.‌​‍

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Cow protection

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Uniform Civil Code

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Free legal aid

Question 10

Right to Information Act passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — RTI Act 2005 — came into force 12 October 2005.‌​‍

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2003

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2006

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2004

LDC Mixed Practice Test #877