LDC Mixed Practice Test #11

Question 1

Central Services include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IRS, IFS (Foreign) — IRS, IFS (Foreign), etc.‌​‍

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State

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IAS

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PSC

Question 2

The Kerala State Government decides to revise the curriculum for primary education to integrate more activity-based learning methodologies. Which state-level autonomous body is primarily tasked with the development of such curricula, textbooks, and teacher support materials, as well as providing academic guidance for teacher training programs in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT Kerala is the apex academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, research, and providing academic support for teacher education programs in the state. KITE focuses on IT education, the DGE on overall administration, and the Commissioner for Government Examinations on conducting exams.

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A. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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B. The Director of General Education (DGE)

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D. The Commissioner for Government Examinations

Question 3

Who inaugurated Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi in 1958?

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Inaugurated by PM Jawaharlal Nehru on 26 April 1958 in Thrissur.

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Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma

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Pattam Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

Question 4

Spot the prefix: 'Misunderstand':

Accepted Answer

mis- — 'Mis-' means wrongly; misunderstand = wrong understanding.

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un-

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under-

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-stand

Question 5

The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed under which Articles of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Articles 25–28 — Articles 25 to 28 cover the Right to Freedom of Religion.‌​‍

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Articles 29–30

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Articles 23–24

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Articles 19–22

Question 6

Art 310:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Doctrine of pleasure — Civil services — at pleasure.‌​‍

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FR

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DPSP

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Emergency

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary buffer system in the blood that helps maintain physiological pH?

Accepted Answer

A. Bicarbonate buffer system — The bicarbonate buffer system is the primary buffer in blood due to its high concentration and rapid response to pH changes. Other buffers like hemoglobin and proteins also contribute but are secondary in maintaining systemic pH. The phosphate buffer system is more active in urine and intracellular fluids.

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B. Phosphate buffer system

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C. Protein buffer system

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D. Hemoglobin buffer system

Question 8

Which part of the Constitution contains provisions on citizenship?

Accepted Answer

Part II (Articles 5-11) — Part II covers citizenship at the commencement of Constitution. Further provisions made by Citizenship Act 1955.

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Part I

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Part III

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Part IV

Question 9

Kurinji Mala is the highest peak in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki is Kerala's highest peak.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Pathanamthitta

Question 10

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is near:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vembanad Lake — Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on Vembanad Lake, Kottayam.‌​‍

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Ashtamudi Lake

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Periyar Lake

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Sasthamkotta Lake

LDC Mixed Practice Test #11