LDC Mixed Practice Test #913

Question 1

Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award instituted by the Kerala Government, is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language. A recipient of this award is primarily recognized for their:

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B. Overall and outstanding contribution to Malayalam literature. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is specifically a literary award. It is conferred upon writers who have made outstanding and comprehensive contributions to Malayalam literature throughout their careers, recognizing their profound impact on the language and its literary traditions.

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A. Exceptional contributions to the field of science and technology in Kerala.

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C. Efforts in promoting inter-state cultural exchange programs.

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D. Excellence in various forms of performing arts.

Question 2

Despite the initial Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill of 1957 and the subsequent Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963, the state found it necessary to enact the far-reaching Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act in 1969. Which of the following factors most significantly contributed to the repeated legislative efforts and the delayed comprehensive implementation of land reforms until 1969?

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C. Persistent legal challenges from landlord associations and judicial pronouncements that often invalidated or diluted key progressive provisions of earlier acts. — The early land reform attempts in Kerala, particularly the 1960 Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, faced significant legal challenges from landlord organizations. Judicial pronouncements, including by the Supreme Court, struck down or diluted crucial provisions, creating loopholes and hindering effective implementation. This necessitated repeated legislative efforts, culminating in the 1969 Amendment Act, which was designed to overcome these legal impediments and ensure the enforceability of radical land reforms. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the primary reason for the repeated leg

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A. The lack of a clear mandate from the electorate for radical land reforms until the late 1960s.

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B. The continuous intervention of the Indian Parliament, which frequently amended Kerala's land reform laws.

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D. A fundamental disagreement among political parties within Kerala regarding the very principle of 'land to the tiller'.

Question 3

Kerala's unique physiography significantly influences its river systems. Which of the following geographical features is the primary reason for the short length, high velocity, and predominantly west-flowing nature of most rivers in the state?

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B. The steep gradient of the Western Ghats on its western face, close to the Arabian Sea. — The Western Ghats rise abruptly and very close to the Arabian Sea on Kerala's western side. This steep and short slope causes rivers originating in the Ghats to flow rapidly over a short distance directly into the sea, thus making them short, swift, and predominantly west-flowing. While rainfall contributes to water volume and forests/soil influence runoff, the fundamental short and swift nature is due to the steep physiographic drop.

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A. The extensive network of backwaters and estuaries along the coastal plains.

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C. The high annual rainfall concentrated during the southwest monsoon season.

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D. The prevalence of laterite soil and dense tropical evergreen forests in the midlands.

Question 4

Modernity as sociological category refers to:

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Post-traditional social arrangements (industrial capitalism, nation-states, rationality, individualism) — Modernity = European Enlightenment + Industrial Revolution + Rise of nation-state. Central for classical sociologists Marx/Weber/Durkheim.

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Clothing

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Technology only

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Recent events

Question 5

The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means:

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Rarely — 'Once in a blue moon' = very rarely. (Astronomically, blue moon = 2nd full moon in a calendar month.)

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Very often

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Never

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Monthly

Question 6

Art 46 directs:‌​‍

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Promote interests of SC/ST — Educational and economic interests.‌​‍

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Cow protection

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Separation of judiciary

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Uniform Civil Code

Question 7

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kerala needs to report a significant administrative issue concerning the school's day-to-day operations and seeking immediate guidance from the appropriate district-level authority. Which of the following officials is the direct administrative head for high schools at the district level to whom the Headmaster should report?

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C. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary administrative authority for Government High Schools within a district. Headmasters report directly to the DEO for administrative matters and operational issues, making the DEO the appropriate district-level contact. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) has broader oversight but the DEO is the immediate superior for high school administration.

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A. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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B. Block Project Officer (BPO)

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D. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

Question 8

Mannathu Padmanabhan:‌​‍

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NSS founder — Social reformer.‌​‍

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Politician

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Poet

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Priest

Question 9

Antonym of SOFT:

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Hard — Soft ↔ hard.

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Gentle

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Tender

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Smooth

Question 10

Maximum period a proclamation of emergency by the President can remain in force without parliamentary approval:‌​‍

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Six months — Art. ‌​‍352(4): must be approved within one month; approved proclamation lasts 6 months.

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Two months from issue

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Four months

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One year

LDC Mixed Practice Test #913