LDC Mixed Practice Test #104

Question 1

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).

Answer

Varkala

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Trichur

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Trivandrum

Question 2

Largest producer of crude oil:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — USA.‌​‍

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Russia

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Iran

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Saudi

Question 3

Schedule 7:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union/State/Concurrent lists — Seventh Schedule — 3 lists.‌​‍

Answer

Emergency

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Languages

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Oaths

Question 4

What is NITI Aayog's 'Shoonya' campaign? ‌​‍(1) Zero-pollution e-mobility (2) Consumer awareness on air pollution (3) Promotes electric vehicles

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 — Shoonya (2021) combines all three — zero-pollution EV campaign with consumer awareness and promotion.‌​‍

Answer

2 only

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1 and 3

Answer

2 and 3

Question 5

Demonetisation announced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 Nov 2016 — 8 November 2016.‌​‍

Answer

8 Nov 2015

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1 Jan 2017

Answer

1 Apr 2017

Question 6

During a quiet reading session, Mr. Rajesh notices two students whispering and distracting others. Without interrupting the entire class, what is the most appropriate initial action Mr. Rajesh should take to address this minor disruption?

Accepted Answer

C. Walk closer to the students and make eye contact with them. — Using proximity control and eye contact is a highly effective non-verbal strategy for addressing minor misbehavior without disrupting the entire class. Public reprimands or addressing the whole class can be disruptive, while sending students to the principal's office is an overreaction for a first-instance minor infraction.

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A. Publicly reprimand the students by calling out their names.

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B. Ask the whole class to stop talking and remind them of the rules.

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D. Send both students immediately to the principal's office.

Question 7

Bekal Fort, the largest fort in Kerala, is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort in Kasaragod is the largest fort in Kerala, spread over 40 acres, and is a major tourist destination.‌​‍

Answer

Kannur

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Kozhikode

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Wayanad

Question 8

Choose the right preposition: 'The book is ___ the table.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

on — 'On' indicates position atop a flat surface.‌​‍

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at

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by

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in

Question 9

The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India's first mosque — Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered India's first mosque, believed to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Dinar.‌​‍

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India's largest mosque

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Kerala's first church

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India's oldest Hindu temple

Question 10

If radius doubles, area of a circle becomes:

Accepted Answer

4× — Area ∝ r²; doubling radius quadruples area.

Answer

Same

Answer

2×

Answer

8×

LDC Mixed Practice Test #104