LDC Mixed Practice Test #53

Question 1

Blood: A is son of B, B is daughter of C. C to A:

Accepted Answer

Grandmother — C female → grandmother.

Answer

Father

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Grandfather

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Uncle

Question 2

Modulus of z = 3 + 4i:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — |z| = √(a² + b²) = √(9+16) = 5. Argand plane: distance from origin.‌​‍

Answer

√7

Answer

25

Answer

7

Question 3

In the number series 5, 11, 23, 47, ___ — what comes next?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

95 — Pattern: each number × 2 + 1. 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47, 47×2+1=95.‌​‍

Answer

93

Answer

97

Answer

91

Question 4

Gibberellins promote:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stem elongation, seed germination, bolting — First isolated from fungus Gibberella fujikuroi (foolish seedling disease in rice). ‌​‍GA3 most common.

Answer

Only root growth

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Abscission

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Dormancy

Question 5

A patient suffers a stroke and subsequently experiences difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills. Which part of the brain was most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining balance, posture, and muscle tone. Damage to the cerebellum, often due to a stroke, typically results in symptoms such as ataxia (lack of coordination), gait disturbances, and impaired fine motor control. The cerebrum is involved in higher cognitive functions, the brainstem controls vital involuntary functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Answer

A. Cerebrum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Question 6

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PM heads — PM heads most cabinet committees.‌​‍

Answer

Any Minister

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Finance Minister heads

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Non-existent

Question 7

Kerala's model of development features:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social development (health, education) with moderate income — 'Kerala model' — high HDI, literacy, life expectancy despite modest per-capita income. ‌​‍Land reform, public health.

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Heavy industrialisation

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Only IT

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Mining

Question 8

Analogy: Lion : Jungle :: Fish : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water — Natural habitat.‌​‍

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River

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Aquarium

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Sea

Question 9

Panchayati Raj in India institutionalised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) — 3-tier: Gram, Block, Zilla. ‌​‍Reservation for SC/ST and women (33%, now 50% in many states). Kerala PRI strongest.

Answer

Original Constitution

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 10

Loka Kerala Sabha comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legislators + expatriates abroad + expatriates in other states — Loka Kerala Sabha brings together Kerala legislators, parliamentarians and Keralite expatriates globally and across India.‌​‍

Answer

Only expatriates abroad

Answer

Legislators + expatriates in other states

Answer

Legislators from Kerala + elected expatriates abroad

LDC Mixed Practice Test #53