LDC Mixed Practice Test #168

Question 1

Velu Thampi Dalawa issued his anti-British 'Kundara Proclamation' on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 January 1809 — Kundara Proclamation on 11 January 1809 (Kollam Era 984 Makaram 1) called for armed struggle against the British.‌​‍

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26 July 1859

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12 November 1936

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30 November 1805

Question 2

A teacher observes that a student performs exceptionally well in music, spatial tasks, and body coordination but finds it challenging to express ideas verbally. According to Gardner's theory, which intelligences are most prominently displayed by this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Musical, Spatial, and Bodily-Kinesthetic — Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory identifies Musical, Spatial, and Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligences as distinct and independent abilities. The student's strengths in music, spatial tasks, and body coordination align with these intelligences. Linguistic and Interpersonal intelligences involve verbal expression and social interactions, which the student struggles with, making them the less likely dominant intelligences.

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A. Linguistic and Interpersonal

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C. Logical-Mathematical and Naturalistic

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D. Intrapersonal and Existential

Question 3

Which was the first Indian newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hicky's Bengal Gazette (James Augustus Hicky, 1780) — English weekly, Kolkata. Government closed it 1782 after sedition. First Indian-owned: Samachar Darpan (1818, Bengali, Serampore).

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Times of India

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Hindu

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Amrit Bazar Patrika

Question 4

After a student masters basic arithmetic, their motivation to practice declines unless the teacher introduces challenging problems that spark curiosity. Which motivational concept does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

B. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) — The scenario describes the need for tasks that align with the student's growing competence, a core idea in Maslow's self-actualization stage where individuals seek growth and challenges. ZPD focuses on learning with guidance, not intrinsic motivation.

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A. Maslow's Self-Actualization

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C. Extrinsic motivation

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D. Skinner's Operant Conditioning

Question 5

Synonym of 'alienable':

Accepted Answer

All of these — Alienable (legal) = capable of being transferred/conveyed.

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Negotiable

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Conveyable

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Transferrable

Question 6

The circumference of a circle of diameter 7 cm (π=22/7) is:

Accepted Answer

22 cm — C = πd = 22/7 × 7 = 22 cm.

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11 cm

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14 cm

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44 cm

Question 7

What is the primary objective of medication reconciliation during a patient's admission to a hospital?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify and resolve discrepancies between the patient's home medications and ordered hospital medications. — Medication reconciliation is a critical process aimed at preventing medication errors by identifying and resolving any discrepancies between the medications a patient was taking at home and the medications ordered upon hospital admission. This ensures a complete and accurate medication list, reducing adverse drug events. The other options are not related to medication reconciliation.

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A. To update the patient's billing information and insurance details.

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C. To determine the patient's eligibility for specific clinical trials.

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D. To assess the patient's dietary preferences and restrictions for meal planning.

Question 8

A patient's Liver Function Test (LFT) shows significantly elevated Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) levels. What is the most likely interpretation of these findings?

Accepted Answer

C. Hepatocellular damage — ALT and AST are intracellular enzymes primarily found in hepatocytes. Elevated levels in the serum indicate that liver cells have been damaged, causing these enzymes to leak into the bloodstream. Obstructive jaundice or biliary tract infection would typically show a more pronounced elevation in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin.

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A. Obstructive jaundice

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B. Biliary tract infection

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D. Renal impairment

Question 9

What does hyperbole mean?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deliberate exaggeration — E.g., 'I've told you a million times'. ‌​‍Opposite: litotes (understatement via negation).

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Understatement

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Literal

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Question 10

Pamba River originates from:

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.

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Anamudi

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Devikulam

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Western Ghats near Peer Medu

LDC Mixed Practice Test #168