LDC Mixed Practice Test #984

Question 1

Which musical instrument is used in Sopana Sangeetham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idakka — The hourglass drum 'Idakka' accompanies Sopana Sangeetham in Kerala temples.‌​‍

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Thudi

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Chenda

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Veena

Question 2

Swaran Singh Committee is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Duties — The Swaran Singh Committee (1976) recommended inclusion of Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

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Centre-State relations

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Emergency provisions

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Panchayati Raj

Question 3

Idamalayar Dam is built across which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idamalayar River — Idamalayar Dam is built across the Idamalayar River, a tributary of the Periyar, in Ernakulam district.‌​‍

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Chalakudy

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Muvattupuzha

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Periyar

Question 4

Which state in India celebrates 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as a tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who contributed significantly to women's education and social reforms?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — Vidyasagar Jayanti is celebrated on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer and educator known for his work in women's education and widow remarriage in West Bengal. The other states listed do not observe this day as an education-focused celebration.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Kerala

Question 5

India's national animal is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tiger — The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) is India's national animal (since 1972).‌​‍

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Lion

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Peacock

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Elephant

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which plays a key role in Centre-State fiscal relations?

Accepted Answer

D. States have no voting rights in the GST Council; decisions are purely based on the Union Government's discretion — The GST Council operates under Article 279A, with the Union Finance Minister as Chairperson and equal representation of states. Decisions are taken by a majority of 3/4th of the weighted votes, where the Centre has 1/3rd weightage and states collectively have 2/3rd. States do have voting rights, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is a constitutional body under Article 279A

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B. The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council

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C. The decisions of the GST Council require a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting

Question 7

Synonym of INNATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inborn — Existing from birth.‌​‍

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Learned

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External

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Acquired

Question 8

Kerala Blasters ISL debut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Inaugural ISL 2014.‌​‍

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2016

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2013

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2010

Question 9

A teacher is planning lessons for a Grade 3 student. According to the NEP 2020, which stage of the new pedagogical and curricular structure does this student belong to?

Accepted Answer

B. Preparatory Stage — The NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure. Grade 3 falls into the 'Preparatory Stage' (Grades 3-5), which focuses on play, discovery, and activity-based learning, transitioning to more formal classroom learning. The Foundational Stage covers 3-8 years (Anganwadi/Preschool to Grade 2).

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A. Foundational Stage

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C. Middle Stage

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D. Secondary Stage

Question 10

Uniform Civil Code is envisaged under:

Accepted Answer

Article 44 (DPSP) — Article 44 (DPSP): 'The State shall endeavour to secure for citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.'

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Article 25

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Article 51A

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Article 32

LDC Mixed Practice Test #984