LDC Mixed Practice Test #423

Question 1

Choose the correct antonym for 'magnificent' in: That is a magnificent movie.

Accepted Answer

Small — 'Magnificent' (grand) vs 'Small' (not grand).

Answer

Fantastic

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Big

Answer

Gigantic

Question 2

The first travelogue in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Varthamanappusthakam — Varthamanappusthakam by Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar (1785).‌​‍

Answer

Indulekha

Answer

Malabar Manual

Answer

Ramacharitam

Question 3

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 killed the cat

Answer

The cat was killed by the rat

Answer

The rat kills the cat

Question 4

An atlas is a book of:

Accepted Answer

Maps — Atlas is a collection of maps; named after the Greek Titan.

Answer

Poems

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Recipes

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Stories

Question 5

India's 2025-26 GDP growth estimate (as per IMF/RBI) is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6-7% — IMF and RBI project India's GDP growth ~6.5-7% for 2025-26 — fastest growing major economy.‌​‍

Answer

4-5%

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2-3%

Answer

10%

Question 6

The Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Thiruvananthapuram is poised to significantly impact Kerala's maritime trade. Which of the following statements accurately highlights a unique geographical advantage and a primary function of the Vizhinjam port?

Accepted Answer

B. The port's natural depth, close to the coastline, allows for the berthing of mega-container vessels without extensive dredging, positioning it as a transshipment hub. — The Vizhinjam International Seaport's key advantage is its natural depth (around 18-20 meters) very close to the coastline, enabling it to accommodate large mother vessels and mega-container ships with minimal dredging. This unique geographical feature positions it as a major transshipment hub for cargo. Options A, C, and D incorrectly describe its primary function or geographical characteristics.

Answer

A. Its location in a high-tide zone facilitates easy dredging for smaller vessels, primarily serving coastal shipping.

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C. It is designed primarily as an exclusive naval base to enhance India's maritime security in the Arabian Sea.

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D. The project's main objective is to handle only passenger traffic and cruise liners, boosting tourism in the southern districts.

Question 7

One-word substitute: 'a person who can speak many languages':

Accepted Answer

polyglot — A polyglot speaks multiple languages.

Answer

lexicographer

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linguist

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glutton

Question 8

Whose autobiography is known as 'Ente Jeevitha Smaranakal'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan's autobiography.‌​‍

Answer

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 9

Which king issued the Temple Entry Proclamation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Sree Chithira Thirunal of Travancore signed the Proclamation on 12 November 1936.‌​‍

Answer

Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma

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Marthanda Varma

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Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma

Question 10

Identify the passive form: 'The letter was written by Ramesh.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Passive — Structure: subject + be + past participle + by + agent = passive voice.‌​‍

Answer

Imperative

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Reported

Answer

Active

LDC Mixed Practice Test #423