LDC Mixed Practice Test #996

Question 1

Duties in Part:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IVA — Part IVA (Article 51A).‌​‍

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III

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IV

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V

Question 2

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces a new pedagogical and curricular structure (5+3+3+4). This structure extends mandatory schooling by integrating which of the following stages within its foundational years?

Accepted Answer

D. Three years of Anganwadi/pre-schooling before Grade 1. — The foundational stage of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure includes three years of Anganwadi/pre-schooling (ages 3-6) followed by Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6-8). This integration of early childhood care and education into the formal schooling framework is a significant reform, providing universal access to quality pre-schooling. The other options describe parts of other stages or incorrect policy details.

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A. Grade 1 and Grade 2 of primary school only.

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B. Secondary education for ages 14-18, focusing on stream selection.

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C. Vocational training modules for students aged 11-14.

Question 3

Antonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent — Ephemeral = short-lived. Antonym = permanent.‌​‍

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Brief

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Temporary

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Fleeting

Question 4

Prashant Bhushan — contempt case:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — 2020 contempt case over tweets.‌​‍

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2020

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Against CJI

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Criticising judiciary

Question 5

SC jurisdiction types:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three — Original (disputes between states/centre), Appellate, Advisory.‌​‍

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Appellate

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Advisory

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Original

Question 6

Next: 8, 16, 32, 64, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

128 — ×2.‌​‍

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256

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96

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100

Question 7

Which port in Kerala handles the most cargo?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi Port — Kochi Port (Cochin Port) is the major port in Kerala and handles the largest volume of cargo.‌​‍

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Vizhinjam

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Beypore

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Azhikkal

Question 8

The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Describe something precisely — To state exactly what is meant — right to the point.‌​‍

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Build furniture

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Use tool

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Injure head

Question 9

The proposed development of National Waterway 3 (NW3) in Kerala, running from Kollam to Kottapuram, is expected to significantly impact the state's logistics and economy. Beyond reducing road congestion, which of the following represents the MOST significant *environmental* advantage of promoting inland water transport over road transport for cargo movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer of freight. — Inland water transport is widely recognized for its superior energy efficiency compared to road transport, leading to significantly lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced carbon dioxide emissions per unit of freight moved. This makes it a crucial strategy in mitigating climate change impacts. While reduced noise pollution and less land acquisition are also benefits, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions offers the most significant environmental advantage on a broader scale.

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B. Reduced noise pollution in urban areas.

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C. Preservation of biodiversity along riverine ecosystems.

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D. Minimized land acquisition requirements compared to new highways.

Question 10

Ctrl + F is used to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Find text — Ctrl+F = Find. Ctrl+H = Find and Replace.‌​‍

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Format text

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File menu

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Font change

LDC Mixed Practice Test #996