LDC Mixed Practice Test #421

Question 1

Noto, which suffered a 7.5 earthquake and tsunami on New Year's Day 2024, is in which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — The Noto Peninsula is in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.‌​‍

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Afghanistan

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South Korea

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India

Question 2

Which of the following national health programmes is primarily aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries?

Accepted Answer

B. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries through cash incentives for mothers and health workers. Option A (RKSK) focuses on adolescent health, Option C (NVBDCP) targets vector-borne diseases like malaria, and Option D (NPCDCS) addresses non-communicable diseases.

Answer

A. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)

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C. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)

Question 3

'Atmanutapam' written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara — Atmanutapam by Saint Chavara — devotional Malayalam poem.‌​‍

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Vaikunda Swamikal

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda

Question 4

What was the density of population of Kerala as per the 2001 Census?

Accepted Answer

819/km² — Kerala's 2001 Census density was 819 persons per sq km.

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917/km²

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864/km²

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989/km²

Question 5

Which of the following strategies is most effective in promoting healthy emotional development in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging open communication and empathy — The correct answer is B because encouraging open communication and empathy helps adolescents feel understood and supported, which is crucial for healthy emotional development. This approach allows them to express their feelings and learn how to manage emotions in a positive way. Options A, C, and D are less effective and can even be harmful, as they either suppress emotional expression or neglect the emotional needs of the adolescent.

Answer

A. Providing strict rules without explanation

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C. Ignoring emotional outbursts

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D. Focusing solely on academic achievement

Question 6

Nitrogen cycle bacteria:

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas — Various nitrogen-fixing/nitrifying bacteria.

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Only Rhizobium

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E. coli

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Staphylococcus

Question 7

Cochin Biennale:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Kochi-Muziris Biennale since 2012.‌​‍

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Art festival

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale

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Every 2 years

Question 8

Two angles of a triangle are 45° and 55°. The third angle is:

Accepted Answer

80° — 180 − 45 − 55 = 80°.

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70°

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75°

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90°

Question 9

Analogy: Needle : Sew :: Pen : ?

Accepted Answer

Write — Pen to write.

Answer

Draw

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Paper

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Ink

Question 10

Kudumbashree year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — 17 May 1998.‌​‍

Answer

1996

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2000

Answer

2002

LDC Mixed Practice Test #421