LDC Mixed Practice Test #911

Question 1

2G Spectrum case involved allegations against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A. Raja (Telecom Minister) — 2G Spectrum allocation scandal (2008). ‌​‍A. Raja (DMK, Telecom Minister) arrested. ‌​‍CAG estimated ₹1.76 lakh crore 'presumptive loss'. SC cancelled 122 licences.

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Suresh Kalmadi

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Manmohan Singh

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Sheila Dikshit

Question 2

Consider a situation where the Prime Minister of India decides to undertake a significant reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, involving changes in portfolios for several existing ministers and the induction of new ones. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the constitutional position regarding this action?

Accepted Answer

C. The Prime Minister possesses the prerogative to advise the President on the appointment, dismissal, and allocation of portfolios to ministers, reflecting the PM's central role in government formation and policy direction. — Article 75 of the Constitution states that ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister, and they hold office during the pleasure of the President. This grants the Prime Minister significant discretion in forming and reshaping their Council of Ministers, including allocating and reallocating portfolios, without parliamentary approval or the individual consent of ministers. The President is bound by the PM's advice in these matters. The other options describe incorrect constitutional procedures or powers.

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A. The Prime Minister requires a vote of confidence from the Lok Sabha for any major cabinet reshuffle.

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B. The President has the sole discretionary power to approve or reject the Prime Minister's recommendations for ministerial appointments and portfolio allocations.

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D. Ministers whose portfolios are changed without their prior consent have a constitutional right to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court.

Question 3

First Chief Minister of Kerala (after state formation on 1 Nov 1956):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad (CPI, 5 Apr 1957 – 31 Jul 1959) was Kerala's first CM after the state was formed on 1 November 1956. Pattom A. ‌​‍Thanu Pillai was CM of Travancore-Cochin (pre-Kerala) and later became Kerala's 3rd CM (1960–1962).

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Pattom A. Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 4

If 15 March is Wednesday, what day is 15 April?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saturday — March 15 to April 15 = 31 days = 4 weeks + 3 days. Wed + 3 = Saturday.‌​‍

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Thursday

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Sunday

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Friday

Question 5

According to the National Education Policy 2020, until which class should mother tongue instruction be provided?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Class 5 — NEP 2020 recommends mother tongue/regional language as medium of instruction at least till Grade 5.‌​‍

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Class 3

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Class 8

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Class 10

Question 6

Indian poet Kamala Das wrote in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both English and Malayalam (as Madhavikutty) — Confessional poetry. ‌​‍'An Introduction', 'My Story' (autobiography). Controversial bold themes.

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Tamil

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Only English

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Hindi

Question 7

PT Usha is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payyoli, Kozhikode — Payyoli, Kozhikode — 'Payyoli Express'.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kannur

Question 8

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'He sat under the tree.' ('under'):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preposition — 'Under' shows relation between 'sat' and 'tree' → preposition.‌​‍

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Noun

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Conjunction

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Adverb

Question 9

If A is in the north of B and C is in the west of B, in what direction is A with respect to C?

Accepted Answer

North-East — C is west of B, A is north of B, so A is north-east of C.

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South

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East

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South-West

Question 10

India hosted AI Safety meetings:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Active role.‌​‍

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Only observer

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Not yet

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No

LDC Mixed Practice Test #911