LDC Mixed Practice Test #20

Question 1

Presiding officer of Rajya Sabha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President — VP is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

President

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Speaker

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PM

Question 2

Synonym of XENOPHOBIA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fear of foreigners — Fear of foreigners.‌​‍

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Fear of heights

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Love of strangers

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Love of home

Question 3

During the assessment of a client with major depressive disorder, which of the following findings would be the most concerning and require immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

D. Vague statements about not wanting to wake up anymore. — Vague statements about not wanting to wake up, or similar expressions like "wishing to disappear," can indicate passive suicidal ideation and should always be taken seriously and further assessed for intent, plan, and means. While other symptoms are indicative of depression, suicidal ideation requires immediate and direct intervention to ensure client safety.

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A. Reports of difficulty sleeping and early morning awakening.

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B. Expressing feelings of sadness and loss of interest in hobbies.

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C. Stating, "I sometimes feel like a burden to my family."

Question 4

Kerala's first test cricketer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tinu Yohannan — Tinu Yohannan (2002 vs England).‌​‍

Answer

Sanju Samson

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Unnikrishnan

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Sreesanth

Question 5

The 7th Schedule contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union, State, Concurrent Lists — 7th Schedule divides legislative powers: Union List, State List, Concurrent List.‌​‍

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Official languages

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Anti-defection law

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Panchayat subjects

Question 6

Aikya Kerala movement culminated on which date with Kerala's formation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala State came into existence on 1 November 1956 under States Reorganisation Act.‌​‍

Answer

26 January 1950

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1 July 1949

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15 August 1947

Question 7

D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024 at age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18 — D. ‌​‍Gukesh from India became the youngest World Chess Champion at age 18, defeating Ding Liren in 2024.

Answer

19

Answer

17

Answer

16

Question 8

Ozone layer is in which layer of atmosphere?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere — The ozone layer is in the Stratosphere (~15-35 km altitude). ‌​‍It absorbs UV radiation.

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 9

The Swadeshabhimani newspaper was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vakkom Moulavi — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani in 1905. ‌​‍K. Ramakrishna Pillai was its famous editor who was exiled by the Travancore Dewan for his writings.

Answer

K. Ramakrishna Pillai

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Hermann Gundert

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C.V. Kunhiraman

Question 10

Total schedules:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — 12 schedules.‌​‍

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

14

LDC Mixed Practice Test #20