LDC Mixed Practice Test #4

Question 1

P.T. Usha, often referred to as the 'Payyoli Express', is a legendary Indian athlete. Which of the following statements about her career and accolades is correct?

Accepted Answer

B. She holds the record for the most individual gold medals (4) won by an Indian athlete in a single edition of the Asian Games. — P.T. Usha won four gold medals (in 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, and 4x400m relay) and one silver medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games, a record for individual gold medals by an Indian athlete in a single Asian Games edition. She narrowly missed an Olympic medal in 1984, securing fourth place, and did not receive the Dronacharya Award, which is for coaches. Her recent prominent nomination was to the Rajya Sabha in 2022, not the IOC Athletes' Commission.

Answer

A. She became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in track and field at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

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C. She was awarded the Dronacharya Award for coaching promising young athletes.

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D. She was inducted into the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission in 2016.

Question 2

Delhi 2025 Assembly:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BJP ended 27-year wait — BJP won Delhi Feb 2025 — first time since 1998.‌​‍

Answer

Cong

Answer

AAP

Answer

None

Question 3

Synonym of COGENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Convincing — Clear, logical, convincing.‌​‍

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Uncertain

Answer

Doubtful

Answer

Weak

Question 4

Facing N, turn right 3 times. Now facing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West — N→E→S→W.‌​‍

Answer

South

Answer

North

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East

Question 5

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture?

Accepted Answer

B. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is crucial for fine-tuning motor activity, maintaining balance, and ensuring coordinated movements. While the cerebrum initiates voluntary movements, the cerebellum refines them. The brainstem controls vital involuntary functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Answer

A. Cerebrum

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C. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Question 6

Israel-Gaza ceasefire 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2025 phases — Phased deal began Jan 2025.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Full

Answer

Failed

Question 7

A leading pharmacologist from Kerala is being felicitated for his exemplary contributions to drug discovery and development, particularly for a novel treatment for a rare disease. Which of the following prestigious national awards is most appropriately conferred upon him for his significant achievements in the medical field?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B.C. Roy Award — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award is a prestigious national award in India, presented by the Medical Council of India for outstanding contributions in the field of medicine. It specifically recognizes exemplary work in various branches of medicine. The other options are for sports (Arjuna, Dronacharya) and literature (Jnanpith), making them inappropriate for contributions to drug discovery and medical science.

Answer

A. Arjuna Award

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C. Dronacharya Award

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D. Jnanpith Award

Question 8

NEP replaces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10+2 system — New 5+3+3+4 age-based structure.‌​‍

Answer

Semester system

Answer

Nothing

Answer

IIT system

Question 9

Jnanpith Award winners from Kerala (count):

Accepted Answer

5 — G. Sankara Kurup, S.K. Pottekkatt, Thakazhi, M.T. Vasudevan Nair, O.N.V. Kurup = 5.

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 10

Paytm crisis:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paytm Payments Bank restrictions 2024 — RBI curbs on PPBL early 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Acquired

Answer

Closed

Answer

IPO 2024

LDC Mixed Practice Test #4