LDC Mixed Practice Test #364

Question 1

Furosemide, a commonly used loop diuretic, primarily exerts its diuretic effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

C. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, and chloride.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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D. Collecting duct

Question 2

Hyderabad is the capital of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Telangana only — Hyderabad is currently the capital of Telangana. ‌​‍AP's new capital is Amaravati (under development).

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Andhra Pradesh only

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Both AP and Telangana

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Neither

Question 3

One word: Word with same spelling but different meaning:

Accepted Answer

Homonym — Homonym.

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Synonym

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Antonym

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Homophone

Question 4

Loka Kerala Sabha comprises:

Accepted Answer

Legislators + expatriates abroad + expatriates in other states — Loka Kerala Sabha brings together Kerala legislators, parliamentarians and Keralite expatriates globally and across India.

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Only expatriates abroad

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Legislators from Kerala + elected expatriates abroad

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Legislators + expatriates in other states

Question 5

The Supreme Court of India was established on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 January 1950 — Article 124: SC established 28 January 1950, two days after Constitution came into force.‌​‍

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26 January 1950

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1 October 1935

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15 August 1947

Question 6

Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by UN on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 December 1948 — UDHR adopted by UN General Assembly 10 December 1948 (Human Rights Day). ‌​‍Drafted under Eleanor Roosevelt.

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26 January 1948

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1 May 1948

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24 October 1945

Question 7

First Vande Bharat route:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi-Varanasi — Delhi-Varanasi (Feb 2019).‌​‍

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Chennai-Mysore

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Mumbai-Pune

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Delhi-Mumbai

Question 8

Ramu Kariat:

Accepted Answer

Chemmeen director — Chemmeen (1965) director.

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Poet

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Actor

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Politician

Question 9

A teacher notices that a group of students frequently disrupts the class by talking over each other during group activities. Which intervention would be most appropriate to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing a 'talking stick' rule where only the student holding the stick can speak — The 'talking stick' rule (Option B) is a structured approach to manage turn-taking, ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to speak while reducing interruptions. Punitive measures like isolation (Option A) or reducing group activities (Option D) undermine collaborative learning, and ignoring the behavior (Option C) may normalize disruptions.

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A. Assigning the disruptive students to work independently for the rest of the term

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C. Ignoring the behavior as it will likely resolve itself over time

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D. Reducing the frequency of group activities to minimize opportunities for disruption

Question 10

Karl Marx and Engels published 'Communist Manifesto' in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1848 — Manifesto published Feb 1848, amid European revolutions. ‌​‍'A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of Communism.'

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1867

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1917

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1789

LDC Mixed Practice Test #364