LDC Mixed Practice Test #62

Question 1

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation, such as found in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

C. Ball and socket joint — Ball and socket joints offer the greatest mobility due to their spherical head fitting into a cup-like socket, allowing movement in all planes. Hinge joints permit movement in one plane, pivot joints allow rotation, and condyloid joints allow movement in two planes but no rotation.

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A. Hinge joint

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B. Pivot joint

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D. Condyloid joint

Question 2

During a complex engineering project, a team member is tasked with optimizing a critical process. He meticulously breaks down the process into its smallest components, analyzes each step for potential bottlenecks, evaluates various solutions based on efficiency and cost, and logically deduces the most effective redesign. Which component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence is most evident in this team member's approach?

Accepted Answer

C. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Componential (Analytical) intelligence is characterized by the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast. The team member's systematic approach of breaking down, analyzing, evaluating, and logically deducing solutions directly aligns with the functions of componential intelligence. Experiential intelligence involves dealing with novel situations and generating new ideas, while contextual intelligence is about adapting to or shaping one's environment, which are not the primary skills highlighted in this analytical task.

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A. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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B. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence.

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D. Emotional Intelligence.

Question 3

Kerala tourist destinations — Munnar famous for:

Accepted Answer

Tea gardens, hills — Hill station tea gardens.

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Beaches

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Backwaters

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Deserts

Question 4

Concurrent List source:‌​‍

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Australia — Australian Constitution.‌​‍

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USSR

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US

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Canada

Question 5

First Dalit CJI:‌​‍

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K.G. Balakrishnan — Justice K.G. Balakrishnan (2007-10).‌​‍

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Dattu

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P.N. Bhagwati

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Y.V. Chandrachud

Question 6

Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University:‌​‍

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Kalady — Kalady, Ernakulam.‌​‍

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Guruvayur

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Kottayam

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Sabarimala

Question 7

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses several key objectives to improve public health in India. Which of the following is a core objective directly aimed at enhancing maternal and child health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

B. Reducing the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to specified targets. — A primary and crucial objective of the National Health Mission (NHM), particularly through its Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) component, is the significant reduction of the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). While other options might broadly relate to health, they are not direct and central maternal and child health indicators or objectives of NHM.

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A. Increasing the number of medical colleges in urban areas to enhance specialist availability.

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C. Promoting the exclusive use of traditional medicine systems for all primary healthcare needs.

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D. Focusing solely on providing advanced curative care for non-communicable diseases in district hospitals.

Question 8

One of the core principles of NEP 2020 is to move towards a more multidisciplinary and holistic education. How does the policy propose to achieve greater flexibility for students in choosing subjects, particularly at the secondary level?

Accepted Answer

C. By eliminating the rigid separation between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, allowing students to choose subjects across disciplines. — The NEP 2020 aims to dismantle the rigid boundaries between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, enabling students to choose subjects across various disciplines. This approach fosters holistic and multidisciplinary learning, moving away from the conventional siloed educational structure. Options A, B, and D contradict the policy's goal of increased flexibility and multidisciplinary learning.

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A. By mandating a fixed stream system (Science, Commerce, Arts) but allowing minor subject changes within the stream.

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B. By introducing rigid subject combinations that students must choose from to ensure academic rigor.

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D. By limiting subject choices to core academic areas and deferring vocational training to post-secondary education.

Question 9

Analogy: Hunger : Food :: Thirst : ?‌​‍

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Water — Thirst quenched by water.‌​‍

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Glass

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Bottle

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Drink

Question 10

In the Union Budget 2023-24, which sector received the highest allocation under the capital expenditure budget to boost infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

C. Railways — The Union Budget 2023-24 allocated ₹1.62 lakh crore to Defence, the highest among the mentioned sectors, as part of the government's focus on modernizing armed forces and infrastructure. While Railways and Road Transport also received significant allocations, Defence surpassed them in capital expenditure.

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A. Health and Family Welfare

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B. Defence

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D. Road Transport and Highways

LDC Mixed Practice Test #62