LDC Mixed Practice Test #41

Question 1

IP version 4 address format:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

32-bit, 4 octets — ~4.3 billion addresses. ‌​‍IPv6: 128-bit (2^128 addresses). IPv4 exhaustion led to IPv6 adoption. ‌​‍Dual-stack transition.

Answer

8-bit

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128-bit

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64-bit

Question 2

Kerala backwaters total length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.‌​‍

Answer

1,500 km

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500 km

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2,000 km

Question 3

The next number in 3, 6, 12, 24, ... is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

48 — Geometric progression, ratio 2: next = 24 × 2 = 48.‌​‍

Answer

36

Answer

40

Answer

60

Question 4

Nitrogen fixing bacteria in leguminous root nodules:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium (mutualistic with legumes) — Nitrogenase enzyme. ‌​‍Leghaemoglobin protects nitrogenase from O₂. Free-living: Azotobacter (aerobic), Clostridium (anaerobic).

Answer

Nitrosomonas

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Clostridium

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Azotobacter

Question 5

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the primary economic consequence of British colonial policies on India during the 19th century, contributing to its de-industrialization and poverty?

Accepted Answer

C. India was transformed into a supplier of raw materials and a market for British manufactured goods, systematically undermining its indigenous industries. — Option C accurately describes the 'drain of wealth' and the process of de-industrialization. British policies focused on extracting raw materials from India and selling their finished products, thereby destroying India's traditional handicraft industries. Option A is incorrect as British policy generally hindered Indian industrialization. Option B is false as India became an importer of finished goods. Option D is incorrect; while some land reforms occurred, they often led to increased taxation and peasant indebtedness rather than empowerment.

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A. The British actively promoted the growth of modern Indian industries through direct investment and technological transfer.

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B. India became a major exporter of finished goods to Europe, leading to a trade surplus beneficial for its economy.

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D. The colonial administration implemented extensive land reforms that empowered Indian peasants and significantly boosted agricultural productivity.

Question 6

Amending procedure Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 368 — Article 368.‌​‍

Answer

Art 356

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Art 370

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Art 352

Question 7

BCCI President 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Roger Binny — Roger Binny.‌​‍

Answer

Sourav Ganguly

Answer

Dalmiya

Answer

Srinivasan

Question 8

World's 2nd largest rice producer:

Accepted Answer

India — India (after China).

Answer

China

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Bangladesh

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Indonesia

Question 9

Which component of the body's innate immunity provides the first line of defense against bacterial entry through skin abrasions?

Accepted Answer

B. Lysozyme in sweat and tears — Lysozyme in sweat and tears is part of the innate immune system and acts as a first-line defense by breaking down bacterial cell walls. The complement system, interferons, and phagocytes are also part of innate immunity but act later or are not the primary barrier at skin abrasions.

Answer

A. Complement system

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C. Interferons

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D. Phagocytes in tissues

Question 10

NCDRC full form:

Accepted Answer

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission — Apex consumer forum.

Answer

New Consumer Disputes

Answer

National Central

Answer

None

LDC Mixed Practice Test #41