LDC Mixed Practice Test #250

Question 1

The Election Commission can be a multi-member body — currently:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 members (CEC + 2 EC) — ECI has been a 3-member body since 1993 (briefly in 1989). ‌​‍CEC + 2 Election Commissioners.

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5 members

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2 members

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1 member

Question 2

The antonym of 'OPTIMIST' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pessimist — An optimist expects the best outcome; a pessimist expects the worst. ‌​‍They are direct antonyms.

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Realist

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Idealist

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Rationalist

Question 3

Lithium salts are primarily used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Its therapeutic action is believed to be primarily due to its ability to:

Accepted Answer

C. Modulate intracellular signaling pathways, particularly those involving inositol phosphate. — Lithium's mechanism of action is complex but is primarily associated with its ability to modulate intracellular signaling pathways, especially by interfering with the inositol phosphate pathway and affecting G-protein coupled receptors. It does not directly block dopamine receptors or enhance GABAergic transmission as its primary mechanism, nor does it inhibit MAO, which is the target of MAO inhibitors.

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A. Block dopamine receptors directly.

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B. Enhance GABAergic neurotransmission.

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D. Inhibit monoamine oxidase activity.

Question 4

Army Day 2023 outside Delhi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bangalore (first outside) — First Army Day outside Delhi was Bengaluru.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Pune

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Chennai

Question 5

Facing South, turn left. Now facing:‌​‍

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East — South → turn left = East.‌​‍

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North

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South

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West

Question 6

One word: Extreme exaggeration for comic effect:

Accepted Answer

Farce — Farce.

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Satire

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Parody

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Irony

Question 7

Spot the gerund in 'Swimming is good exercise':

Accepted Answer

Swimming — Gerund = verb + ing acting as a noun; 'Swimming' here is the subject.

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is

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good

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exercise

Question 8

Synonym of TRANQUIL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calm — Tranquil = calm, peaceful.‌​‍

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Sad

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Noisy

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Angry

Question 9

Which of the following is a key provision of the Right to Education (RTE) Act that Kerala has implemented to ensure inclusivity in schools?

Accepted Answer

C. Mandatory inclusion of at least 25% reservation for children from disadvantaged groups in private schools — The RTE Act mandates 25% reservation for children from disadvantaged and weaker sections in private schools under Section 12(1)(c). Kerala implements this through the 'Vidyavahini' scheme. Option C is correct, while Option A is incorrect as the reservation is 25%, not 50%. Option D is addressed under a separate provision (Section 3), not as a key inclusion measure.

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A. Reservation of 50% seats for economically weaker sections in private schools

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B. Provision of free textbooks and uniforms to all government school students

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D. Establishment of special schools for children with disabilities

Question 10

Who is credited as the first Indian to receive a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science in the field of plant breeding?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B. P. Pal — Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is recognized as the first Indian to earn a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, specifically in plant breeding from Cambridge University (1949). Dr. B. P. Pal was a renowned plant breeder but did not hold a Ph.D. Dr. Norman Borlaug was an American agronomist, and Dr. K. L. Shrimali was a minister, not a Ph.D. recipient in this field.

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A. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

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C. Dr. Norman Borlaug

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D. Dr. K. L. Shrimali

LDC Mixed Practice Test #250