LDC Mixed Practice Test #388

Question 1

KPSC online services:

Accepted Answer

Thulasi portal, OTR — Thulasi is the official KPSC portal.

Answer

None

Answer

Only office

Answer

Only SMS

Question 2

Kerala coastline divided into:

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.

Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

Varies

Question 3

Vineet Narain case (1998) on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Led to statutory CVC and CBI reforms.‌​‍

Answer

CVC

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RTI

Answer

CBI autonomy

Question 4

'Once in a blue moon' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very rarely — Very rarely.‌​‍

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Monthly

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At night

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Never

Question 5

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is an internationally recognized award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine. In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

Accepted Answer

B. 1901 — The Nobel Prizes, including the one for Physiology or Medicine, were first awarded in 1901, as stipulated by the will of Alfred Nobel. The inaugural recipient in this category was Emil von Behring for his groundbreaking work on serum therapy, particularly its application against diphtheria. The other years listed are incorrect for the commencement of the Nobel Prizes.

Answer

A. 1900

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C. 1902

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D. 1905

Question 6

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy, aiming to cultivate strong and friendly relations with its immediate neighbours. In the context of this policy, consider India's consistent emphasis on providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief (HADR), and capacity-building support to countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the overarching strategic rationale behind these specific initiatives?

Accepted Answer

C. To foster goodwill, enhance regional stability, build trust, and strengthen socio-economic linkages, thereby securing India's long-term strategic interests. — The 'Neighbourhood First Policy' prioritizes fostering goodwill, mutual trust, and regional stability through soft power initiatives like HADR and capacity building. These efforts strengthen socio-economic linkages and create a benign environment conducive to India's long-term strategic interests. Option A is incorrect as the policy aims for partnership, not hegemony. Option B is partially true as stability contributes to security, but HADR and capacity building are broader than just military alliances. Option D highlights economic benefits, which are a component, but not the overarching strat

Answer

A. To establish India as a regional hegemon by demonstrating superior economic and military capabilities.

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B. To create a robust security alliance with these nations against potential external threats.

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D. To facilitate the unrestricted flow of goods and services, ensuring India's access to their natural resources.

Question 7

Emergency provisions of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weimar (Germany) Constitution — Emergency provisions in India were inspired by Weimar Germany's 1919 constitution.‌​‍

Answer

UK

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Canada

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USA

Question 8

Change to passive voice: 'The cat killed the rat.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The rat was killed by the cat — Object becomes subject; verb → was + past participle + by + agent.‌​‍

Answer

The rat kills the cat

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The cat was killed by the rat

Answer

The rat killed the cat

Question 9

Dist and Sessions Judge appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Governor — Governor in consultation with HC.‌​‍

Answer

CJI

Answer

President

Answer

HC CJ

Question 10

'His wife can't ___ his terrible behaviour anymore.' (phrasal verb)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

put up with — 'Put up with' = tolerate.‌​‍

Answer

put off

Answer

put down

Answer

put away

LDC Mixed Practice Test #388