LDC Mixed Practice Test #376

Question 1

CM Maharashtra 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eknath Shinde then Devendra Fadnavis — Shinde till 2024; Fadnavis after Nov 2024 elections.‌​‍

Answer

Only Shinde

Answer

Only Uddhav

Answer

Ajit Pawar

Question 2

A couple approaches a genetic counselor concerned about the risk of their future child inheriting a rare autosomal recessive disorder. The father's genetic testing reveals he is a carrier (heterozygous) for the disorder, while the mother's test shows she is not a carrier (homozygous dominant). Based on Mendelian inheritance principles, what is the probability that their child will be a carrier for this specific recessive disorder?

Accepted Answer

C. 50% — The father has a genotype of Aa (carrier) and the mother has AA (non-carrier). A Punnett square analysis shows that 50% of their offspring will inherit an 'A' allele from the mother and an 'a' allele from the father, resulting in a heterozygous (Aa) genotype, making them carriers. The other 50% will be AA (non-carriers), and there is no chance for the child to inherit the disorder (aa) as the mother does not carry the recessive allele.

Answer

A. 0%

Answer

B. 25%

Answer

D. 75%

Question 3

State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) exists in how many states (as of early 2020s)?

Accepted Answer

6 — Bicameral legislatures in 6 states: UP, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, AP, Telangana. Legislative Council created/abolished by Parliament (Article 169).

Answer

All 28

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 4

A Gram stain is performed on a bacterial sample from a patient's wound. The results show purple-colored cocci arranged in clusters. This finding most likely indicates the presence of a:

Accepted Answer

B. Gram-positive coccus. — Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain and appear purple under the microscope, whereas Gram-negative bacteria appear red/pink. Cocci refer to spherical bacteria, and their arrangement in clusters is characteristic of Staphylococcus species. Therefore, purple-colored cocci in clusters indicate a Gram-positive coccus.

Answer

A. Gram-negative bacillus.

Answer

C. Gram-negative coccus.

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D. Gram-positive bacillus.

Question 5

Printing press inventor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg (~1440).‌​‍

Answer

Caxton

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Edison

Answer

Watt

Question 6

The antonym of 'ANCIENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Modern — Ancient = very old. Modern = present-day, contemporary.‌​‍

Answer

Old

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Historic

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Classic

Question 7

C(n,r) = nCr =

Accepted Answer

n!/(r!(n-r)!) — Combinations. nCr = nC(n-r). nCr + nC(r-1) = (n+1)Cr (Pascal's triangle).

Answer

n!/r!

Answer

n!/((n-r)!)

Answer

n × r

Question 8

Sovereign means:

Accepted Answer

Free from external control — No external authority above India.

Answer

Following religion

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Ruled by king

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Dependent

Question 9

Nirbhaya Case led to:

Accepted Answer

Criminal Law Amendment 2013 — Justice J.S. Verma Committee → 2013 amendment.

Answer

POCSO

Answer

RTI

Answer

Lokpal

Question 10

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honor given by the Government of Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary criterion for selecting the recipient of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. Overall contribution to Malayalam literature and language. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a lifetime achievement award, recognizing an individual's outstanding and comprehensive contribution to Malayalam literature and language over their career. It is not awarded for a single work, a specific genre like short stories, or for critical studies or translations alone.

Answer

A. The best short story collection published in the preceding year.

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C. The most influential critical study on a Malayalam literary work.

Answer

D. Translation of a classic Malayalam work into a foreign language.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #376