LDC Mixed Practice Test #103

Question 1

The Vayalar Award is a prominent annual literary award in Malayalam. Which of the following statements correctly identifies its unique sponsoring body?

Accepted Answer

C. It is presented by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust. — Unlike many state-sponsored or academic body awards, the Vayalar Award stands out as it is exclusively instituted and presented by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust. This trust was established in memory of the esteemed poet Vayalar Ramavarma, making it a unique non-governmental literary honour.

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A. It is instituted and presented by the Government of Kerala's Cultural Department.

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B. The award is conferred by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi.

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D. The award is managed by a consortium of leading Malayalam publishers.

Question 2

Pulluvan Paattu:

Accepted Answer

Serpent worship songs — Serpent songs.

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Royal

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Religious

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Folk

Question 3

Lokpal Chair qualification:

Accepted Answer

Former CJI or SC judge — Former CJI/SC judge or eminent person.

Answer

Any retired judge

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Eminent

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Senior IAS

Question 4

Minimum age to contest Presidential election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35 — Article 58: President must be ≥35 years, citizen, qualified for Lok Sabha membership.‌​‍

Answer

40

Answer

25

Answer

30

Question 5

In Kerala's physiographic division, the 'highland' region is predominantly composed of which geological formation?

Accepted Answer

C. Archaean rocks — The Highland region of Kerala is predominantly composed of Archaean rocks, which are the oldest geological formations in the region. Laterite is found in the Midland, while alluvium and sedimentary deposits are more common in the Lowland and coastal areas.

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A. Laterite

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B. Alluvium

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D. Sedimentary deposits

Question 6

Kerala Assembly 2021 winner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

LDF — LDF retained power.‌​‍

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BJP

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None

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UDF

Question 7

Sati abolition pre-Bentinck by:

Accepted Answer

Raja Rammohan Roy — Ram Mohan advocated before 1829 Regulation XVII.

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Vidyasagar

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Brahmo

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All

Question 8

Kerala has experienced rapid urbanization in recent decades. While this process brings economic benefits, it also poses significant demographic and urban planning challenges. Which of the following is the most prominent demographic and urban challenge directly associated with Kerala's rapid urbanization?

Accepted Answer

C. Growing strain on public infrastructure and services, leading to issues like traffic congestion, waste management crises, and pressure on housing. — Rapid urbanization concentrates populations, leading to immense pressure on existing public infrastructure and services. This directly results in challenges such as increased traffic congestion, difficulties in waste management, and a significant strain on housing availability. Options A and B describe outcomes contrary to typical urbanization trends. Option D is incorrect as Kerala maintains a high literacy rate, and while migration occurs, it doesn't lead to a sharp decline in overall state literacy.

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A. A widespread and uniform decrease in population density across all districts due to rural-to-urban migration.

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B. A substantial increase in the state's total fertility rate (TFR) due to improved access to healthcare in urban centers.

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D. A sharp decline in the overall literacy rate across the state due to the influx of uneducated migrants to urban areas.

Question 9

Largest desert in the world:

Accepted Answer

Antarctic (cold desert) — ~14 million km². Sahara is largest hot desert (~9.2 million km²). Desert = <250 mm/year precipitation.

Answer

Sahara

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Arabian

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Gobi

Question 10

The French Revolution, a key influence on modern democracy, began in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1789 — The French Revolution began in 1789 with the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July.‌​‍

Answer

1776

Answer

1848

Answer

1830

LDC Mixed Practice Test #103