LDC Mixed Practice Test #106

Question 1

Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ED — Enforcement Directorate.

Answer

CBI

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IB

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RAW

Question 2

Synonym of PAROCHIAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narrow-minded — Limited in outlook.‌​‍

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Liberal

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Broad

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Universal

Question 3

Marthanda Varma dedicated kingdom to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Padmanabha — Thrippadi Danam 1750 — kingdom dedicated to Padmanabha.‌​‍

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Ganapati

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Shiva

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Subrahmanya

Question 4

Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of:

Accepted Answer

17 — Born July 1997; awarded December 2014 at age 17 — youngest Nobel laureate ever.

Answer

14

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15

Answer

16

Question 5

A local self-government in Kerala plans to implement the RTE Act's provisions regarding the reservation of seats for disadvantaged groups in schools. What is the minimum percentage of seats mandated to be reserved under the Act?

Accepted Answer

B. 25% — The RTE Act mandates that private unaided schools must reserve at least 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections in Classes 1-8. This provision aims to ensure equitable access to quality education. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the Act's specified percentage.

Answer

A. 20%

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C. 30%

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D. 40%

Question 6

Contour lines on topographic map:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Join points of equal elevation — Spacing: close = steep slope; wide = gentle. ‌​‍Closed loops = hills or depressions (hachures for depression).

Answer

Boundaries

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Roads

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Rivers

Question 7

'I have been living in this city ___ 2015.'

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' with a point in time (year 2015).

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for

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from

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in

Question 8

Edamalayar dam:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — On Periyar's tributary.

Answer

Idukki

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Kottayam

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Palakkad

Question 9

Prob of red card:

Accepted Answer

1/2 — 26 red out of 52 = 1/2.

Answer

1/4

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1/13

Answer

1/52

Question 10

Repo rate (early 2026):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6.25% — RBI cut repo rate to 6.25% in Feb 2025.‌​‍

Answer

6.5%

Answer

7%

Answer

6.75%

LDC Mixed Practice Test #106