LDC Mixed Practice Test #971

Question 1

'Turn down' means:

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Reject or decrease volume.

Answer

Rotate

Answer

Reject

Answer

Lower

Question 2

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the age group for children entitled to free and compulsory education?

Accepted Answer

B. 6-14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This provision aims to ensure foundational education for every child within this specific age bracket, making education a fundamental right for them.

Answer

A. 3-14 years

Answer

C. 5-18 years

Answer

D. 6-18 years

Question 3

Find the error: 'He is more taller than his brother.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

more taller — Double comparative. Correct: 'He is taller than his brother.'‌​‍

Answer

brother

Answer

than his

Answer

He is

Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India:
1. The Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more states.
2. The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights, but this power is not exclusive to it.
3. The Supreme Court can entertain appeals from the decisions of the High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements are correct. Statement 1 is true as per Article 131, which grants exclusive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court for inter-governmental disputes. Statement 2 is true because while the Supreme Court has writ jurisdiction under Article 32, High Courts also possess this power under Article 226, making it non-exclusive. Statement 3 is true as the Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal, hearing appeals from High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional cases under Articles 132, 133, and 134.

Answer

A. 1 and 2 only

Answer

B. 2 and 3 only

Answer

C. 1 and 3 only

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as mandated by its establishment in 1988?

Accepted Answer

B. To assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to climate change, its potential impacts, and mitigation strategies — The IPCC was established to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its impacts, and possible response strategies. It does not implement policies (A), enforce agreements (C), or conduct original research (D); its work is based on peer-reviewed literature.

Answer

A. To directly implement global climate mitigation policies in member countries

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C. To enforce international agreements like the Paris Agreement through binding legal measures

Answer

D. To solely focus on conducting original research on renewable energy technologies

Question 6

The NCERT Class 11 Sociology book 'Understanding Sociology' covers:

Accepted Answer

Sociological theories, methods, institutions (family, education, economy, polity, religion) — Standard intro sociology curriculum — theories, research, and major social institutions.

Answer

Only Indian sociology

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Only statistics

Answer

Only politics

Question 7

DPDPA 2023 penalties max:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹250 crore — Up to ₹250 crore per violation.‌​‍

Answer

₹500 cr

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₹100 cr

Answer

₹1000 cr

Question 8

Muzhappilangad drive-in beach:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur district — drivable beach.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kasaragod

Answer

Kochi

Question 9

Vaccine Maitri (diplomacy) involved India exporting vaccines to:

Accepted Answer

~100 countries from Jan 2021 — India's Vaccine Maitri (Jan 2021 onwards) — exported COVISHIELD/COVAXIN to nearly 100 countries before focusing on domestic vaccination.

Answer

Only SAARC nations

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Only Africa

Answer

EU countries

Question 10

Chinese fishing nets origin:

Accepted Answer

Chinese traders 14th century — Kublai Khan era Chinese.

Answer

Portuguese

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Dutch

Answer

Indian origin

LDC Mixed Practice Test #971