LDC Mixed Practice Test #308

Question 1

Which of the following antacids is known for its rapid onset of action but can cause systemic alkalosis and rebound acidity with prolonged use?

Accepted Answer

D. Sodium bicarbonate — Sodium bicarbonate is a highly soluble and potent antacid that provides rapid relief. However, its absorption can lead to systemic alkalosis, and it is associated with rebound acid secretion, making it less suitable for long-term management compared to non-systemic antacids.

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A. Aluminum hydroxide

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B. Magnesium hydroxide

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C. Calcium carbonate

Question 2

The 'Loss and Damage Fund', a significant outcome of recent UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs), is primarily intended to address which specific aspect of climate change impacts?

Accepted Answer

C. Compensating vulnerable nations for the unavoidable and irreversible economic and non-economic losses caused by climate change. — The Loss and Damage Fund is specifically designed to provide financial support to developing countries that are most vulnerable to the irreversible impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise, for which adaptation is no longer sufficient. While adaptation (B) addresses current and future impacts, 'Loss and Damage' focuses on the residual and unavoidable impacts. Options A and D relate to mitigation and technology development, which are distinct pillars of climate action.

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A. Funding for global research and development of new renewable energy technologies.

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B. Providing financial assistance to developing countries for adapting to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

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D. Supporting reforestation and afforestation projects in tropical regions to enhance carbon sequestration.

Question 3

If 4y − 7 = 3y + 5, then y =

Accepted Answer

12 — y = 12 (move terms: y = 5 + 7 = 12).

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8

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10

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15

Question 4

The Indian Constitution, under Article 368, outlines different procedures for amendments. If the Parliament intends to introduce an amendment that directly impacts the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, which of the following additional procedural requirements, beyond a special majority in both Houses of Parliament, must be fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

C. Ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. — Article 368 mandates that amendments affecting federal provisions, such as the distribution of legislative powers (Seventh Schedule), require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. Option A is incorrect because it specifies two-thirds of states and a special majority by states, both of which are wrong. Option B is incorrect as joint sittings are not used for constitutional amendments. Option D is incorrect as the Indian Constitution does not provide for public referendums for amendments.

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A. Ratification by at least two-thirds of the state legislatures by a special majority.

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B. Approval by a simple majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

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D. A mandatory nationwide public referendum.

Question 5

As per the NEP 2020 and subsequent SCERT Kerala guidelines, which of the following best describes the proposed structure for secondary education (Grades 9-12) in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. A multidisciplinary curriculum with flexible subject combinations, including vocational courses and internships — NEP 2020 recommends a flexible, multidisciplinary approach for Grades 9-12, allowing students to choose subjects across streams and include vocational courses. Option A is incorrect as the policy emphasizes flexibility; Option C misrepresents the system as stream-specific with no commonality; Option D is not part of Kerala’s implementation plan.

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A. A rigid 10+2 system with no flexibility in subject choices between science, commerce, and humanities

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C. Separate boards for science, commerce, and humanities streams with no common curriculum

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D. Compulsory residential education for all students in Grades 11-12 with military-style discipline

Question 6

Durkheim's 'Suicide' (1897) identified types including:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egoistic, Altruistic, Anomic, Fatalistic — Durkheim: suicide rates vary by social integration/regulation. ‌​‍Egoistic (low integration), Altruistic (high integration), Anomic (low regulation), Fatalistic (excessive regulation).

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Only individual

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Only economic

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Only religious

Question 7

Snake boat Malayalam term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chundan Vallam — Chundan Vallam — snake boat (100+ rowers).‌​‍

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Odi Vallam

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Veppu Vallam

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Churulan Vallam

Question 8

Probability: sum 7 on two dice:

Accepted Answer

1/6 — 6/36.

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1/12

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1/36

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5/36

Question 9

If WORDING is coded as GODRINW, how will TOUGHEN be coded?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NOGUHET — Scheme: re-order letters of 7-letter word as positions (7,2,4,3,5,6,1). ‌​‍WORDING → G(7),O(2),D(4),R(3),I(5),N(6),W(1) = GODRINW ✓. Apply to TOUGHEN: N(7),O(2),G(4),U(3),H(5),E(6),T(1) = NOGUHET.

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NOGUTEH

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NOGUHTE

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NOHUGET

Question 10

One word: Mocking criticism via humor:

Accepted Answer

Satire — Satire.

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Parody

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Farce

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Melodrama

LDC Mixed Practice Test #308