LDC Mixed Practice Test #440

Question 1

How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 times.‌​‍

Answer

24

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12

Answer

11

Question 2

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.‌​‍

Answer

Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

Question 3

India's national tree is:

Accepted Answer

Banyan — Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree.

Answer

Neem

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Mango

Answer

Peepul

Question 4

A patient expresses a strong desire to adopt a healthier lifestyle, specifically to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routine, but struggles with consistency. Which strategy is most effective in helping this patient establish a new healthy habit?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging them to identify specific triggers for inactivity and replace them with cues for exercise. — Habit formation is often linked to cues, routines, and rewards. Identifying triggers for old, undesirable habits (inactivity) and consciously replacing them with cues for the desired new habit (exercise) helps to automate the new behavior over time. Starting with an intense regimen can lead to burnout. Relying solely on willpower is often insufficient for long-term habit change, and waiting for full motivation can delay action indefinitely.

Answer

A. Advising them to start with a very intense workout regimen to see quick results.

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C. Suggesting they rely solely on willpower to overcome the initial discomfort of exercising.

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D. Recommending they wait until they feel fully motivated before starting any exercise program.

Question 5

A core tenet of India's National Health Policy 2017 is to strengthen primary healthcare as the foundation for achieving universal health coverage. In this context, what is the primary expected contribution of pharmacists at the primary healthcare level, aligned with the policy's objectives?

Accepted Answer

C. Promoting rational drug use, patient counseling, and managing essential medicine supply to prevent drug resistance and ensure accessibility. — The NHP 2017 emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare, where pharmacists play a crucial role beyond mere dispensing. Their contribution includes promoting rational drug use, providing patient counseling on medication adherence and lifestyle, and ensuring efficient management of essential medicine supply. These actions are vital for preventing drug resistance, ensuring equitable access, and supporting universal health coverage, aligning with the policy's goals.

Answer

A. Focusing exclusively on drug dispensing for chronic diseases referred by specialist doctors.

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B. Providing advanced diagnostic services and surgical interventions in rural health centers.

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D. Directly managing large-scale epidemiological surveys and vaccine development programs.

Question 6

Sahodara Sangham was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan — K. Ayyappan founded Sahodara Sangham in 1917 advocating dining inter-caste.

Answer

Ayyankali

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Sree Narayana Guru

Answer

Vakkom Moulavi

Question 7

National Education Day, observed on November 11th, celebrates the birth anniversary of India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. A school aims to truly embody the spirit of this day. Which of the following initiatives would most appropriately reflect its core purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Hosting a panel discussion on the evolution of India's education system post-independence and the vision for universal education. — National Education Day commemorates Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birth anniversary and his pivotal role as India's first Education Minister in shaping the post-independence education system, including advocating for universal elementary education. A panel discussion on the evolution and vision of the education system directly reflects his foundational contributions. Options A, B, and D, while valuable, do not as directly align with Azad's specific legacy celebrated on this day.

Answer

A. Organizing a 'Young Scientists Fair' to promote innovation in STEM fields.

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B. Conducting a felicitation ceremony for outstanding teachers in the district.

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D. Launching a campaign to promote literacy among adult learners in the local community.

Question 8

The full form of URL is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locator — URL = Uniform Resource Locator — the address of a webpage (e.g., https://example.com/page).‌​‍

Answer

Universal Resource Locator

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Universal Reference Link

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Uniform Reference Locator

Question 9

CJI appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Collegium recommends, President appoints — Collegium system — CJI + senior judges recommend, President appoints.‌​‍

Answer

PM

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Parliament

Answer

President

Question 10

Kerala's financial capital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi (Ernakulam) — Kochi — commercial hub.‌​‍

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kozhikode

LDC Mixed Practice Test #440