LDC Mixed Practice Test #348

Question 1

Series: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, ?

Accepted Answer

35 — n²-1 starting n=1; 6²-1=35.

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33

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36

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40

Question 2

Identify a compound word:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

blackboard — Blackboard = black + board (two words combined).‌​‍

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beautiful

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running

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carpet

Question 3

Kerala HC current CJ (2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Changes periodically — Keeps changing.‌​‍

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Permanent

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Political appointment

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Life tenure

Question 4

The District Planning Committee (DPC) in Kerala is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

B. Consolidating plans prepared by Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Urban Local Bodies into a Draft District Plan — The DPC is mandated under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments to consolidate plans from all local bodies (Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Urban Local Bodies) into a Draft District Plan. It does not approve budgets (Option A) or conduct audits (Option D); these are handled by other authorities. Option C is incorrect as DPC does not bypass local bodies in scheme implementation.

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A. Approving the budgets of all Gram Panchayats and Municipalities in the district

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C. Directly implementing welfare schemes like MGNREGA without approval from local bodies

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D. Conducting audits of panchayat funds and submitting reports to the State Election Commission

Question 5

During respiration, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the blood occurs primarily through which process?

Accepted Answer

C. Simple diffusion — The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the lungs and at the tissue level occurs via simple diffusion. Gases move passively from an area of higher partial pressure to an area of lower partial pressure across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Active transport requires energy, facilitated diffusion involves carrier proteins, and osmosis is specific to water movement.

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A. Facilitated diffusion

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B. Osmosis

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D. Active transport

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a ground for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law?

Accepted Answer

Holding an office of profit — Holding an office of profit is not a ground for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law, but rather under Article 102/191 of the Indian Constitution.

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Voluntarily giving up membership of party

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Voting against party whip

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Joining another party after election

Question 7

Number of HCs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — 25 High Courts (after Andhra and Telangana split).‌​‍

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21

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27

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24

Question 8

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

Accepted Answer

C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 9

UDF led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Congress — Indian National Congress.‌​‍

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BJP

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CPI(M)

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Muslim League

Question 10

The Palakkad Gap connects Kerala with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — The Palakkad Gap is the only significant break in the Western Ghats, connecting Kerala with Tamil Nadu.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Goa

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Andhra Pradesh

LDC Mixed Practice Test #348