LDC Mixed Practice Test #430

Question 1

Modern Travancore founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marthanda Varma — Marthanda Varma (1729-1758).‌​‍

Answer

Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

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Uthradam Thirunal

Question 2

First Jnanpith from Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965).‌​‍

Answer

Thakazhi

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Pottekkatt

Answer

ONV

Question 3

Aarogya Setu was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID contact tracing — COVID contact-tracing app.‌​‍

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Banking

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Food

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Bridge

Question 4

42nd Amendment called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mini-Constitution — 'Mini-Constitution' — massive changes (1976).‌​‍

Answer

Indira Amendment

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Big Amendment

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Socialist Amendment

Question 5

Pick out the interjection: 'Hurrah! We won the match.'

Accepted Answer

Hurrah — Interjections express emotion (Oh!, Wow!, Alas!, Hurrah!).

Answer

We

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won

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match

Question 6

Which preposition: 'She is married ___ a doctor.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

to — 'Married to' someone.‌​‍

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in

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with

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on

Question 7

During a lesson, a student begins to doodle excessively and lose focus. The teacher wants to redirect the student's attention without interrupting the flow of the lesson. Which of the following non-verbal cues would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Walking past the student's desk and placing a hand gently on their shoulder. — Walking past the student and using proximity control or a gentle touch on the shoulder is a highly effective non-verbal intervention that redirects attention without disrupting the entire class. Direct verbal questions interrupt the lesson, public praise is indirect, and intense eye contact can be perceived as aggressive or ineffective if the student isn't looking.

Answer

A. Stopping the lesson and asking the student directly, "Are you paying attention?"

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C. Publicly praising another student for their excellent focus.

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D. Making intense eye contact with the student from across the room until they look up.

Question 8

ATAGS artillery:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System — Indigenous 155mm.‌​‍

Answer

Imported

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Old

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New

Question 9

The rapid urbanization and globalization in Kerala have led to significant changes in lifestyle patterns. From a community health perspective, which of the following is the MOST prominent social change contributing to the increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

B. Shift towards sedentary occupations and consumption of processed foods — The shift towards more sedentary occupations, reduced physical activity, and increased consumption of processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats are direct consequences of urbanization and globalization. These lifestyle changes are major risk factors for the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. While other options represent changes, they are not the primary drivers of NCD burden.

Answer

A. Enhanced access to advanced medical diagnostic facilities

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C. Improvement in sanitation and hygiene practices

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D. Decline in infectious disease prevalence

Question 10

Where is the Krakatoa volcano located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

Answer

Italy

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Japan

Answer

Hawaii

LDC Mixed Practice Test #430