LDC Mixed Practice Test #175

Question 1

Complete the series: BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

JQO — BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL — 1st letter +2 each (B→D→F→H→J). ‌​‍2nd letter +1,+2,+3,+4 (J→K→M→P→T… variants). 3rd letter +2 each (F→H→J→L→N). ‌​‍Accepted PSC key: JQO.

Answer

KON

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JON

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KRM

Question 2

Cosmopolitanism argues:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All humans are citizens of a single world community — Cosmopolitanism (Kant, Nussbaum, Appiah) — moral obligations extend beyond nation to all humanity.‌​‍

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Strong borders

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Nation-state is primary

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Cultural separation

Question 3

Kerala fishing harbours:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vizhinjam, Kollam, Kochi, Beypore — Major harbours.‌​‍

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Only Beypore

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Only Kochi

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10+

Question 4

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with benzodiazepine use, particularly in elderly patients, and can lead to serious injuries?

Accepted Answer

C. Falls due to sedation and impaired coordination — Benzodiazepines cause central nervous system depression, leading to sedation, dizziness, and impaired motor coordination. In elderly patients, these effects significantly increase the risk of falls and subsequent injuries such as fractures. While insomnia can be a rebound effect upon withdrawal, benzodiazepines are typically used to treat insomnia. Tremors and diarrhea are not common primary adverse effects of benzodiazepines.

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A. Tremors

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B. Insomnia

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D. Diarrhea

Question 5

Russia invaded Ukraine in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 (24 February) — Russia launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine 24 February 2022. ‌​‍Largest war in Europe since WWII. NATO supports Ukraine with weapons/aid.

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2014

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2020

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2008

Question 6

A.K. Antony:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM, Defence Minister — Former CM and Defence Minister.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Writer

Question 7

Article 368 deals with:

Accepted Answer

Amendment of the Constitution — Article 368 provides for 3 types of amendment: (a) simple majority, (b) special majority, (c) special majority + ratification by half the states.

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Emergency provisions

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Supreme Court

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Citizenship

Question 8

Antonym of WIN:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lose — Win ↔ lose.‌​‍

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Defeat

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Triumph

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Succeed

Question 9

RCC Thiruvananthapuram:

Accepted Answer

Regional Cancer Centre — Regional Cancer Centre.

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Research

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Both

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Hospital

Question 10

Question of Privilege:

Accepted Answer

Breach of privilege — Raised when privileges breached.

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Any question

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In LS only

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President's

LDC Mixed Practice Test #175