LDC Mixed Practice Test #89

Question 1

One word: Words spelled same, pronounced differently:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homograph — Homograph.‌​‍

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Antonym

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Synonym

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Homophone

Question 2

A committee is tasked with reviewing and updating the syllabus and textbooks for primary and secondary education in Kerala, aligning them with national educational policies while considering state-specific needs. Which autonomous body under the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for this academic function?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training modules, and educational research for school education in Kerala. The DGE handles administrative control, KITE focuses on IT infrastructure and digital education, and KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 3

Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment programme, was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched in 1998 as a community-based poverty eradication programme for women.‌​‍

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1991

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2001

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2005

Question 4

CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) 2019 provides citizenship to persecuted minorities from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan (6 religious minorities) — CAA 2019 grants citizenship to non-Muslim minorities (Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Christian) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan who came before 31 Dec 2014.‌​‍

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Worldwide

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All neighbouring countries

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Only Muslim countries

Question 5

KPSC headquarters:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Pattom, TVM.

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 6

The Indian Parliamentary System (Cabinet-Legislature link) is modelled on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK (Westminster model) — India's parliamentary democracy follows the British Westminster model — PM and Cabinet responsible to Lok Sabha.‌​‍

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Switzerland

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France

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USA

Question 7

Chief Guest at India's Republic Day 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prabowo Subianto — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at R-Day 2025.‌​‍

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Jair Bolsonaro

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Emmanuel Macron

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Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

Question 8

Total CA members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

299 — 299 (reduced after partition from 389).‌​‍

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399

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389

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289

Question 9

Antonym of FILL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Empty — Fill ↔ empty.‌​‍

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Stuff

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Pour

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Load

Question 10

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

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A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

LDC Mixed Practice Test #89