LDC Mixed Practice Test #894

Question 1

If North-East becomes South, then South-East becomes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West — NE→S means 135° clockwise rotation. SE rotated 135° clockwise = West.‌​‍

Answer

North

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North-West

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East

Question 2

The Travancore-Kochi merger agreement (1949) included a provision that allowed the former princely states to retain certain special rights. Which of the following rights was NOT retained by Travancore or Kochi under this agreement?

Accepted Answer

C. The right to levy income tax independently — Under the merger agreement, Travancore and Kochi retained control over religious institutions (Option A) and forest lands (Option B), but the central government took over the power to levy income tax (Option C), which was a key aspect of the merger. Option D is incorrect as police forces were integrated into a unified system under the new state.

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A. Control over religious institutions and practices

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B. Ownership of forest lands and mineral resources

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D. The right to manage their respective police forces

Question 3

Which Kerala Government project integrates digital literacy with school curriculum to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce by providing them with coding and IT skills training?

Accepted Answer

D. IT@School Project — The Kerala Digital University Initiative is a recent project aimed at embedding digital literacy and advanced IT skills (including coding) into school curricula to equip students for future job markets. KITE Victers is an ICT-enabled learning platform, IT@School Project focuses on infrastructure, and Aksharaseva is a volunteer-based literacy program, not specifically for digital skills.

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A. Aksharaseva

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B. KITE Victers

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C. Kerala Digital University Initiative

Question 4

'She has lived in Kochi ___ five years.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

for — 'For' + duration; 'since' + point in time.‌​‍

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until

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from

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since

Question 5

Antonym of MUNDANE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Extraordinary — Mundane = ordinary/boring.‌​‍

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Boring

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Daily

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Ordinary

Question 6

Pick the correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

Silhouette — Silhouette is the standard spelling.

Answer

Silhoute

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Silhoutte

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Sillhoute

Question 7

Calicut had Zamorin dynasty:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Zamorins ruled till British era.‌​‍

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Only one ruler

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Partial

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No

Question 8

Kerala Students' Scholarship schemes:

Accepted Answer

Multiple (minority, merit, etc) — Diverse scholarships.

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Only merit

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None

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Only SC/ST

Question 9

A concerned citizen regularly volunteers for cleanliness drives in public places and actively advocates for the protection of wildlife and forest areas. These actions of the citizen are most directly encouraged by which part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

D. Fundamental Duties, specifically those related to protecting and improving the natural environment. — Article 51A (g) of the Fundamental Duties specifically states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India 'to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.' While other parts of the Constitution set ideals or rights, Fundamental Duties directly encourage such active citizen participation and responsibility. The Preamble sets ideals, Fundamental Rights are entitlements, and DPSPs are directives for the state, not citizens.

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A. The Preamble, which declares India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.

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B. Fundamental Rights, particularly the freedom of speech and expression.

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C. Directive Principles of State Policy, which guide the state in governance.

Question 10

Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech (1946) described:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Division between capitalist West and communist East in Europe — Winston Churchill at Fulton, Missouri (5 March 1946): 'An iron curtain has descended across the Continent.' Coined Cold War imagery.‌​‍

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Brexit

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Military alliance

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Industrial policy

LDC Mixed Practice Test #894