LDC Mixed Practice Test #414

Question 1

'Clash of Civilisations' thesis was by:‌​‍

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Samuel P. Huntington — Huntington's 'Clash of Civilizations' (1993 article, 1996 book): post-Cold War conflicts will be between civilisations (Western, Islamic, Sinic, etc.).‌​‍

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Francis Fukuyama

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Edward Said

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Joseph Nye

Question 2

An adolescent often changes their style of dress, music preferences, and even future career aspirations based on the opinions and trends of their peer group. This behavior primarily reflects their struggle with:

Accepted Answer

C. Forming a stable personal identity — Adolescence is a crucial period for identity formation (Erikson's Identity vs. Role Confusion). Peer influence is significant as adolescents explore different roles and values to establish who they are, often leading to fluctuations in preferences. The other options relate to much earlier developmental stages or different psychological concepts.

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A. Developing object permanence

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B. Mastering conservation tasks

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D. Overcoming stranger anxiety

Question 3

The Malayali newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' was edited by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ramakrishna Pillai — Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai edited the paper; he was exiled by the Travancore government in 1910 for criticism.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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K. P. Kesava Menon

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C. V. Kunhiraman

Question 4

Date of Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sree Chithira Thirunal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

November 12, 1936 — The Proclamation was signed on 12 November 1936 (27 Thulam 1112 ME).‌​‍

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October 12, 1936

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December 12, 1936

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August 12, 1936

Question 5

Which social reformer is known as 'Pulaya Raja'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali, the great social reformer who fought for the rights of Dalits, was honoured as Pulaya Raja.‌​‍

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Kumaranasan

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Pandit Karuppan

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Poykayil Yohannan

Question 6

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.

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stopped

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stopping

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stop

Question 7

The Vembanad Lake is the _______ lake in India.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Longest — Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India (spanning ~96 km across Kottayam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam districts).‌​‍

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Highest

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Smallest

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Deepest

Question 8

Kerala SilverLine consultations:‌​‍

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NDA opposition — Politically contested project.‌​‍

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Approved

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Ongoing

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Scrapped

Question 9

The 'Malnad' region in Kerala, known for its high rainfall and dense forests, belongs to which physiographic division?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland (Wester Ghats) — The 'Malnad' region is part of the Highland (Western Ghats) due to its high elevation, dense forests, and heavy rainfall. The Lowland is coastal, the Midland has laterite soil, and the Backwaters region is a lagoonal system.

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A. Lowland (Coastal belt)

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B. Midland (Central Travancore)

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D. Backwaters region

Question 10

The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed under which Articles of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Articles 25–28 — Articles 25 to 28 cover the Right to Freedom of Religion.

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Articles 19–22

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Articles 23–24

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Articles 29–30

LDC Mixed Practice Test #414