LDC Mixed Practice Test #10

Question 1

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres' (AB-HWCs)?

Accepted Answer

B. To deliver comprehensive primary health care including maternal and child health, NCD care, and wellness activities — The AB-HWCs under NHM aim to transform existing sub-centres into comprehensive primary care facilities by providing services like maternal and child health, non-communicable disease management, and wellness activities. Options C and D are incorrect as they refer to higher-level services or campaigns, while A is incorrect as tertiary care is not the primary focus of HWCs.

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A. To provide tertiary care services for non-communicable diseases

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C. To serve as referral centres for district hospitals

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D. To conduct national immunization campaigns

Question 2

The antonym of 'BOLD' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Timid — Bold means brave/courageous. Timid means lacking courage. They are antonyms.‌​‍

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Strong

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Brave

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Fierce

Question 3

Fire extinguisher gas:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CO₂ — CO₂ — non-combustible, smothers fire.‌​‍

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O₂

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N₂

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H₂

Question 4

The 'Basic Structure' doctrine was laid down in which case?

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) — 13-judge bench held that Parliament cannot amend the 'basic structure' of Constitution. Landmark 7-6 verdict.

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Golak Nath (1967)

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Minerva Mills (1980)

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Shah Bano (1985)

Question 5

Cabinet resignation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Collective — Collective (Art 75).‌​‍

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Either

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None

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Individual

Question 6

Mattupetty dam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Munnar (Idukki) — Munnar hills.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Silent Valley

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Wayanad

Question 7

Kerala Life Expectancy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest in India — Among highest (~75 years).‌​‍

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Unknown

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Lowest

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Average

Question 8

Exaggeration for effect is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole — Hyperbole: 'I've told you a million times.'‌​‍

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Simile

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Oxymoron

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Irony

Question 9

Democracy comes from Greek words meaning:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Demos (people) + Kratos (rule/power) — Greek: demokratia — rule by the people. ‌​‍Originated in Athens (5th C BCE) under Cleisthenes, Pericles.

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Power of kings

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Law and order

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Justice

Question 10

Who directed the 2024 film Aadujeevitham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chauri Chaura incident — On 5 February 1922, protesters at Chauri Chaura (UP) burned a police station killing 22 policemen — Gandhi called off the movement.‌​‍

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Kakori robbery

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Dandi March

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

LDC Mixed Practice Test #10