LDC Mixed Practice Test #964

Question 1

The Chairman of Reserve Bank (April 2016 context):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raghuram Rajan — Raghuram Rajan was RBI Governor (Sep 2013 - Sep 2016).‌​‍

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P. Sadasivam

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Arun Jaitley

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Y.V. Reddy

Question 2

UDF led by:

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Congress — Indian National Congress.

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CPI(M)

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BJP

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Muslim League

Question 3

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:

Accepted Answer

We, the People of India — 'We, the People of India' asserts popular sovereignty — inspired by US Constitution preamble.

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India, that is Bharat

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In the name of the Almighty

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To all citizens

Question 4

Total rivers in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — 44 rivers (41 west, 3 east).‌​‍

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34

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38

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50

Question 5

Which of the following constitutional amendments, under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, necessitates ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, in addition to a special majority in both Houses of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

B. Changes in the Seventh Schedule concerning the distribution of legislative powers. — Amendments relating to the federal structure of the Constitution, such as changes in the Seventh Schedule which outlines the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and states, require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures. This ensures that states have a say in matters affecting their autonomy. Other options like state boundary changes or legislative council creation can be done by a simple majority, while fundamental rights amendments only require a special majority in Parliament.

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A. Alteration of the boundaries of a state.

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C. Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states.

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D. Amendment of the provisions related to Fundamental Rights.

Question 6

Which is the first fully organic state in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sikkim — Sikkim was declared India's first fully organic state in 2016.‌​‍

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Haryana

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Kerala

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Punjab

Question 7

Chemmeen author:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi (1956).‌​‍

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Basheer

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MT

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OV Vijayan

Question 8

When is International Cooperative Day celebrated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First Saturday of July — ICA has celebrated International Day of Cooperatives on the first Saturday of July since 1923.‌​‍

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Second Saturday of November

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Second Saturday of July

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First Saturday of November

Question 9

'Matrimony' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marriage — Matrimony means marriage or the state of being married. ‌​‍It comes from the Latin 'matrimonium'.

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Giving money

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Wedding gift

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Inheritance

Question 10

An adolescent student frequently engages in arguments about social justice issues, proposing complex solutions and debating ethical dilemmas with peers and teachers. This behavior primarily reflects the development of which cognitive ability?

Accepted Answer

C. Formal operational thought — Formal operational thought, characteristic of adolescence, allows for abstract thinking, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives and complex ethical issues. Concrete operational thought is limited to tangible objects, while preoperational thought is even earlier. Egocentrism is a different cognitive aspect related to self-focus, not the ability to debate complex issues.

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A. Concrete operational thought

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B. Egocentrism

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D. Preoperational thought

LDC Mixed Practice Test #964