LDC Mixed Practice Test #223

Question 1

A rapidly urbanizing city in Kerala is grappling with escalating air pollution, particularly high levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NOx), primarily attributed to increased vehicular traffic and burgeoning industrial activities. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective for long-term, sustainable pollution control in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing an extensive public transportation network, encouraging non-motorized transport, transitioning industries to renewable energy sources, and enforcing stringent industrial emission standards. — Option B offers the most comprehensive and sustainable long-term solution by addressing both major sources (vehicular and industrial) through systemic changes. Developing public transport and non-motorized transport reduces overall vehicle dependency, while transitioning industries to renewables and enforcing strict standards tackles industrial emissions at the source. Options A, C, and D offer partial, short-term, or less effective solutions, such as merely shifting pollution or relying on palliative measures rather than source reduction.

Answer

A. Implementing strict vehicle emission testing, promoting the use of private electric vehicles, and subsidizing cleaner industrial fuels.

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C. Imposing higher taxes on fossil fuels, relocating highly polluting industries to rural areas, and mandating odd-even traffic schemes in peak hours.

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D. Investing heavily in large-scale air purifiers across the city, promoting afforestation drives, and encouraging residents to use personal protective masks.

Question 2

Pen : Writer :: Needle : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tailor — Writer uses Pen. Tailor uses Needle. Tool-user analogy.‌​‍

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Doctor

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Carpenter

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Painter

Question 3

New Criminal Laws 2023:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BNS, BNSS, BSA — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Sakshya Adhiniyam — effective 1 July 2024.‌​‍

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CrPC continues

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Indian Evidence continues

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IPC continues

Question 4

'She is as gentle as a lamb.' This is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simile — Uses 'as ... as' for comparison = simile.‌​‍

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Oxymoron

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

Question 5

A man walks 15m east, turns right and walks 10m, turns right and walks 9m, turns right and walks 2m, finally turns left and walks 6m. Now he is facing:

Accepted Answer

West — E → S (right) → W (right) → N (right) → W (left). Final direction: West.

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East

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North

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South

Question 6

Synonym of EQUIVOCAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous — Open to interpretation.‌​‍

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Clear

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Simple

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Direct

Question 7

The Sangam Age (Tamil literature) belongs to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

c. 300 BCE - 300 CE — Sangam literature — Three Sangams at Madurai according to tradition. ‌​‍Earliest Tamil classical literature. Key texts: Tolkappiyam, Tirukkural, Silappadikaram, Manimekalai, Ettuthokai.

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Modern

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Medieval

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5000 BCE

Question 8

Synonym of ALOOF:

Accepted Answer

Distant — Emotionally distant.

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Warm

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Friendly

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Close

Question 9

A person who hates people is called a:

Accepted Answer

Misanthrope — Misanthrope = hater of humankind. Philanthropist = lover of humankind.

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Philanthropist

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Pedestrian

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Polyglot

Question 10

Athirappilly Falls sometimes called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Multiple epithets.‌​‍

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Niagara of South

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Niagara Kerala

Answer

Niagara of India

LDC Mixed Practice Test #223