LDC Mixed Practice Test #200

Question 1

First Sikh PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manmohan Singh — Dr. Manmohan Singh (2004-2014).‌​‍

Answer

Deve Gowda

Answer

Gujral

Answer

None

Question 2

Ernakulam is:

Accepted Answer

Commercial capital — Most urbanised. Kochi is here.

Answer

Capital

Answer

Cultural capital

Answer

Judicial capital

Question 3

Sree Narayana Guru's famous quote is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Caste One Religion One God — Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu.‌​‍

Answer

Jai Hind

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Swaraj is my birthright

Answer

Do or Die

Question 4

The socio-religious reform movements in Kerala played a crucial role in challenging patriarchal norms and enhancing women's status. Among the following initiatives, which one stands out as having the most transformative and long-term impact on empowering women across different communities?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishing and promoting educational institutions specifically for girls and advocating for their universal schooling. — Promoting universal access to education for girls was the most transformative step, as education is fundamental to women's autonomy, economic independence, and ability to challenge traditional patriarchal structures. While campaigning against specific social evils (like 'Marumakkathayam' which was specific to certain communities) or advocating for political participation were important, these often followed or were enabled by a foundational shift in women's educational opportunities. Encouraging leadership within reform organizations, though valuable, did not have the broad, systemic impact on

Answer

A. The active campaigning against social evils like 'Marumakkathayam' and 'Sambandham' in certain communities.

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B. Advocating for the right of women to participate in public discourse and political assemblies.

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D. Encouraging women's leadership roles within the reform organizations themselves.

Question 5

Which unit is usually used to denote intensity of pollution?

Accepted Answer

Parts per million — Pollution concentration is measured in ppm.

Answer

Milligrams

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Nanograms

Answer

Kilogram

Question 6

Lok Sabha term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years — 5 years (can be dissolved earlier).‌​‍

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4 years

Answer

6 years

Answer

Permanent

Question 7

The Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam was founded in 1903 by:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu and Kumaran Asan with Narayana Guru as patron — Dr. Palpu initiated the SNDP Yogam in 1903 with Kumaran Asan as first secretary and Narayana Guru as patron.

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru personally alone

Answer

Ayyankali

Answer

Chattambi Swamikal

Question 8

Miss World, Mireia Lalaguna Royo, belongs to which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spain — Mireia Lalaguna Royo (Spain) was crowned Miss World 2015.‌​‍

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France

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 9

Which Kerala national park has the largest population of lion-tailed macaques?

Accepted Answer

Silent Valley — Silent Valley NP in Palakkad shelters the largest lion-tailed macaque population.

Answer

Anamudi Shola

Answer

Mathikettan Shola

Answer

Eravikulam

Question 10

Smallest country:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vatican City — Vatican City.‌​‍

Answer

Monaco

Answer

San Marino

Answer

Liechtenstein

LDC Mixed Practice Test #200