LDC Mixed Practice Test #99

Question 1

New CEC 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gyanesh Kumar — Gyanesh Kumar from Feb 2025.‌​‍

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Rajiv Kumar

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Anup Chandra

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Sanjay Mishra

Question 2

Which of the following functions falls primarily under the purview of the Kerala State Election Commission, as per constitutional provisions?

Accepted Answer

C. Preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state. — The Kerala State Election Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 243K and 243ZA of the Indian Constitution, specifically tasked with the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities in the state. Option A describes the role of the Election Commission of India. Option B describes the primary function of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC). Option D relates to the functions of institutions like the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA).

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A. Conducting elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly within Kerala.

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B. Investigation of human rights violations committed by public servants in Kerala.

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D. Providing training and capacity building to elected representatives of local self-governments.

Question 3

Select the correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

Champagne — Champagne (sparkling wine, French origin).

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Champaene

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Shampagne

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Shampaene

Question 4

Reported speech of: She said, 'I am studying now.'

Accepted Answer

She said that she was studying then — Present continuous → past continuous; 'now' → 'then'.

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She said that she is studying now

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She said I am studying

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She says she was studying

Question 5

The National Song of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vande Mataram — Vande Mataram (from Bankim Chandra's Anandamath) is the National Song. ‌​‍Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem.

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Jana Gana Mana

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Saare Jahan Se Achcha

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Sare Jahaan Se Achchha

Question 6

The synonym of 'quiver':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

shiver — Quiver = to shake or tremble; shiver is its synonym.‌​‍

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clever

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fast

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polite

Question 7

In a healthcare setting, the most effective single measure to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is:

Accepted Answer

C. Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols. — Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols (handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub) is universally recognized as the single most effective measure to prevent the transmission of pathogens and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections. While other measures like PPE, disinfection, and isolation are crucial, hand hygiene has the broadest impact across all patient care activities.

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A. Routine environmental disinfection.

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B. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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D. Isolation of infected patients.

Question 8

In which year was Kerala declared a fully literate state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1991 — Kerala was declared the first fully-literate state of India on 18 April 1991.‌​‍

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1989

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1990

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1992

Question 9

Lithology studies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rocks and strata — Rock types: igneous (magma), sedimentary (deposition), metamorphic (heat/pressure). ‌​‍Rock cycle interconverts.

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Water

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Life

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Climate

Question 10

A member of the state assembly must be at least:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 years — Minimum age for Vidhan Sabha membership = 25 years.‌​‍

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18 years

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21 years

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30 years

LDC Mixed Practice Test #99