LDC Mixed Practice Test #141

Question 1

Bekal Fort in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Largest fort of Kerala — Kasaragod.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

Question 2

Antonym of STRONG:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weak — Strong ↔ weak.‌​‍

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Tough

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Firm

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Powerful

Question 3

Choose the correct form: 'She ___ eating when the phone rang.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

was — Past continuous — was + verb-ing (for singular subject).‌​‍

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were

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has

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is

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

B. Returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream — The lymphatic system returns excess interstitial fluid (lymph) to the bloodstream, preventing edema. While it does help filter pathogens (e.g., in lymph nodes), its primary role in fluid balance is drainage. The other options are unrelated to the lymphatic system's core function.

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A. Transporting oxygen to tissues

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C. Producing red blood cells

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D. Filtering pathogens in the blood

Question 5

Thrissilery in Wayanad is associated with which ancient tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soma Yaga (Vedic ritual) — Thrissilery is known for preserving the ancient Vedic Soma sacrifice tradition, rare in modern India.‌​‍

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Buddhist monastery

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Kalaripayattu training

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Brahmin village (Taliparamba)

Question 6

Who was called the 'Lincoln' of Kerala for uplifting backward communities?

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan — 'Lincoln of Kerala' for his work for depressed classes.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Velayudha Panikkar

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Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi

Question 7

Which is the deepest lake in the world?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baikal — Lake Baikal (1,642 m) — Russia.‌​‍

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Tanganyika

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Victoria

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Caspian

Question 8

The sum of the first 50 natural numbers is:

Accepted Answer

1275 — Sum = n(n+1)/2 = 50·51/2 = 1275.

Answer

1225

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1500

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2550

Question 9

Total CA sessions to complete Constitution:

Accepted Answer

11 — 11 sessions.

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8

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15

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22

Question 10

Nobel Peace Prize awarded at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oslo — Peace Prize at Oslo, Norway. All others at Stockholm, Sweden.‌​‍

Answer

Stockholm

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Geneva

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The Hague

LDC Mixed Practice Test #141