LDC Mixed Practice Test #404

Question 1

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President of India — The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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President of India

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Prime Minister

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

Question 2

'Bite the bullet' means:‌​‍

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Endure painful/difficult situation — Face a difficult situation bravely.‌​‍

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Wait

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Eat

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Attack

Question 3

The Punnapra-Vayalar struggle (1946) in Alappuzha was against the Diwan of Travancore:

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's proposal for 'American Model Arabikadalil' triggered the uprising.

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R.K. Shanmukham Chetty

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P. Rajagopalachari

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T. Madhava Rao

Question 4

The Eastern Roman Empire (whose capital fell in 1453) is also known as the:

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Byzantine Empire — The Eastern Roman Empire is historically known as the Byzantine Empire (395–1453).

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Ottoman Empire

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Carolingian Empire

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Holy Roman Empire

Question 5

What is the primary and preferred energy source for the brain under normal physiological conditions?

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C. Glucose — The brain relies almost exclusively on glucose for its energy needs under normal conditions due to its high metabolic rate and inability to store significant amounts of glycogen. Fatty acids cannot effectively cross the blood-brain barrier, and ketone bodies are primarily utilized during prolonged starvation.

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A. Fatty acids

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B. Amino acids

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D. Ketone bodies

Question 6

Attorney General of India 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Venkataramani — R. Venkataramani — since Oct 2022.‌​‍

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K.K. Venugopal

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Mukul Rohatgi

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Rohatgi

Question 7

74th Amendment relates to:‌​‍

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Municipalities — 74th Amendment (1992) — constitutional status to municipalities/urban local bodies.‌​‍

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Panchayats

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Cooperatives

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Tribunals

Question 8

K.G. Balakrishnan — CJI from Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Also President NHRC — All true.‌​‍

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First Dalit CJI

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Both

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First Kerala CJI

Question 9

Centre of mass of a uniform triangular lamina lies at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centroid (intersection of medians) — Centroid divides each median in 2:1. ‌​‍For uniform mass distribution, centroid = CoM.

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Circumcentre

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Orthocentre

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Incentre

Question 10

When assessing a patient for signs of potential malnutrition, which of the following objective findings would be most indicative of a nutritional deficit?

Accepted Answer

B. Brittle nails, hair loss, and muscle wasting — Brittle nails, hair loss, and muscle wasting are common objective signs of chronic malnutrition, indicating deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals, and protein. Normal skin turgor, moist mucous membranes, clear urine, and absence of edema typically suggest adequate hydration and nutritional status. Elevated blood pressure can have various causes and is not a direct sign of malnutrition.

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A. Normal skin turgor and moist mucous membranes

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C. Elevated blood pressure and normal heart rate

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D. Clear urine output and absence of edema

LDC Mixed Practice Test #404