LDC Mixed Practice Test #124

Question 1

How many seats are there in the Kerala Legislative Assembly?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — The Kerala Legislative Assembly has 140 seats. ‌​‍Kerala has a unicameral legislature (no upper house).

Answer

120

Answer

126

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150

Question 2

Which statement accurately describes the negative inductive effect (–I)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Withdraws electrons through sigma bonds — Electronegative groups (–NO₂, –CN, –Cl) pull e⁻ density. ‌​‍+I: alkyl groups donate.

Answer

Only π

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Hyperconjugation

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Donates electrons

Question 3

Idukki formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.‌​‍

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1980

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1990

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1956

Question 4

India hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium) — The 2023 Cricket World Cup final was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.‌​‍

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Mumbai (Wankhede)

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Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)

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Kolkata (Eden Gardens)

Question 5

Which is the highest peak in South India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki district, Kerala, is the highest peak in South India and the highest peak of the Western Ghats.‌​‍

Answer

Doddabetta

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Mahendragiri

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Nilgiri Peak

Question 6

Robert Merton's strain theory explains deviance as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Result of disconnect between cultural goals (e.g., wealth) and structural means to achieve them — Merton: 5 adaptations to strain — conformity, innovation (crime), ritualism, retreatism, rebellion.‌​‍

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Boredom

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Genetics

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Random

Question 7

Antonym of QUIET:

Accepted Answer

Loud — Quiet ↔ loud.

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Silent

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Still

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Calm

Question 8

The Old Man and the Sea was written by:

Accepted Answer

Ernest Hemingway — Hemingway won the Pulitzer (1953) and Nobel (1954) after this 1952 novella.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald

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John Steinbeck

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William Faulkner

Question 9

Art 51A was added by:

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — 42nd Amendment — Fundamental Duties.

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44th

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73rd

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86th

Question 10

The J.C. Daniel Award, Kerala's highest honour in Malayalam cinema, recognizes lifetime contributions. What is the primary educational and cultural message conveyed by honouring such pioneers in the arts?

Accepted Answer

A. It highlights the importance of artistic innovation and perseverance in shaping the state's cultural identity, inspiring future generations. — Named after the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema,' the J.C. Daniel Award celebrates individuals who have made enduring contributions to the art form. Its primary message is to acknowledge the pioneering spirit, creativity, and dedication that built and continues to enrich Kerala's cinematic heritage, thereby inspiring new artists and audiences to appreciate and contribute to the state's cultural identity through cinema. It focuses on legacy and inspiration rather than commercial aspects or specific stylistic mandates.

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B. It primarily promotes the commercial viability of Malayalam films in national and international markets.

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C. It encourages the adoption of specific film genres or narrative styles in contemporary Malayalam cinema.

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D. It provides direct financial grants for aspiring filmmakers to produce their debut works.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #124