LDC Mixed Practice Test #56

Question 1

Eighth Schedule has ___ languages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule (after 92nd Amendment, 2003).‌​‍

Answer

20

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18

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24

Question 2

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

Article 324 — Article 324 vests superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission.

Answer

Article 325

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Article 326

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Article 329

Question 3

An atlas is a book of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maps — Atlas is a collection of maps; named after the Greek Titan.‌​‍

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Recipes

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Stories

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Poems

Question 4

Low-dose aspirin is commonly prescribed for cardiovascular disease prevention due to its antiplatelet effect. This effect is primarily achieved by:

Accepted Answer

A. Inhibiting thromboxane A2 synthesis. — Aspirin exerts its antiplatelet effect by irreversibly inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) in platelets. This inhibition prevents the synthesis of thromboxane A2 (TXA2), a potent mediator of platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction. By reducing TXA2 production, aspirin effectively diminishes platelet aggregation and reduces the risk of thrombotic events.

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B. Activating plasminogen.

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C. Blocking ADP receptors on platelets.

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D. Inhibiting factor Xa.

Question 5

Which of the following interventions is most effective in breaking the chain of infection at the 'mode of transmission' link in a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring proper hand hygiene among healthcare workers. — The 'mode of transmission' refers to how the infectious agent travels from the reservoir to the susceptible host. Proper hand hygiene by healthcare workers is the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of microorganisms, especially via direct or indirect contact, thereby directly breaking the chain at the mode of transmission link. While isolation targets the reservoir and portal of exit, and antibiotics/nutrition target the susceptible host, hand hygiene directly interrupts the vehicle of transmission.

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A. Administering prophylactic antibiotics to all high-risk patients.

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C. Isolating patients with known multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs).

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D. Providing nutritional support to enhance patient immunity.

Question 6

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.‌​‍

Answer

Kollam

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

Question 7

The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

et cetera (Latin: and the rest) — et cetera = 'and the others' in Latin.‌​‍

Answer

electronic cart

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English translation (classical)

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et. cetera correct

Question 8

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 replaces the previous policy of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1986 — NEP 2020 replaces the National Policy on Education 1986, introducing a 5+3+3+4 school structure.‌​‍

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1992

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1968

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2005

Question 9

Under the new National Education Policy 2020, which language will be the medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond?

Accepted Answer

C. Mother tongue / local language — NEP 2020 mandates that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 should be the mother tongue or local language, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond. This aims to preserve linguistic diversity and ensure better comprehension for students. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the policy's language recommendations.

Answer

A. Hindi

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B. English

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D. Sanskrit

Question 10

Who led the 1921 Malabar Rebellion?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ali Musliyar — Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji led the 1921 Moplah uprising.‌​‍

Answer

Syed Fazal Pookoya Thangal

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Mamburam Thangal

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E.K. Aboobacker Musliyar

LDC Mixed Practice Test #56