LDC Mixed Practice Test #13

Question 1

Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Backward class reformer — Social reform in Ernakulam.‌​‍

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Actor

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Poet

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Priest

Question 2

A patient suffering from joint pains experiences severe pain on first motion, which gradually improves with continued motion. The pains are worse from cold, damp weather and drafts. There is also a characteristic red, triangular tip on the tongue. What is the most likely remedy?

Accepted Answer

B. Rhus toxicodendron — Rhus toxicodendron is strongly indicated by the modality of pain being worse on first motion but better by continued motion, aggravation from cold and damp, and the presence of a red, triangular tip on the tongue. Bryonia has pains worse by any motion. Ledum palustre is indicated for coldness of affected parts and amelioration by cold applications. Colchicum is known for gouty pains and extreme sensitivity to odors.

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A. Bryonia alba

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C. Ledum palustre

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D. Colchicum autumnale

Question 3

Synonym of SARDONIC:

Accepted Answer

Sarcastic — Mocking.

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Sweet

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Kind

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Sincere

Question 4

Portuguese arrived Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1498 — Vasco da Gama 1498 Kappad.

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1500

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1510

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1600

Question 5

If a die is rolled, probability of getting a number greater than 4 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/3 — Favourable: {5, 6} = 2 outcomes; P = 2/6 = 1/3.‌​‍

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1/2

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1/6

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2/3

Question 6

Kerala's universities count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20+ — 20+ state and central universities.‌​‍

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10

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30

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5

Question 7

Ratio 3:4:5 of 60:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15,20,25 — Total parts 12. Each part = 60/12 = 5. So 15,20,25.‌​‍

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12,18,30

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10,20,30

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20,20,20

Question 8

Post Office Savings Bank belongs to which list of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union list — Post Office Savings Bank is in the Union List (Entry 39).‌​‍

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Residuary powers

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State list

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Concurrent list

Question 9

Deepest ocean point:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mariana Trench — Mariana Trench (~11,034 m).‌​‍

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Tonga Trench

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Puerto Rico Trench

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Java Trench

Question 10

The Attingal Revolt of 1721 is notable as:

Accepted Answer

The first organised popular uprising against the British in India — The 1721 Attingal Revolt saw locals attack and kill a 140-strong British contingent led by Gifford.

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The first tribal revolt in Kerala

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The first sepoy mutiny

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A revolt against the Portuguese

LDC Mixed Practice Test #13