LDC Mixed Practice Test #442

Question 1

'I am reading an interesting book now.' Passive:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

An interesting book is being read by me now — Present continuous passive: is/are + being + past participle.‌​‍

Answer

An interesting book is read now

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An interesting book has been read by me

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An interesting book is read by me

Question 2

Jane Austen's novels:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park — Early 19th century English gentry life. ‌​‍Novels of manners. Unsparing social commentary with irony.

Answer

1984

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War and Peace

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Dracula

Question 3

Place where dead bodies kept:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Morgue — Morgue.‌​‍

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Mausoleum

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Cemetery

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Crematorium

Question 4

Kerala Women Police Battalion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exists — Women police battalion constituted.‌​‍

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Central

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Private

Answer

Not yet

Question 5

Mohanlal national awards:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 Best Actor — 2 national awards Best Actor.‌​‍

Answer

3

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5

Answer

1

Question 6

Which of the following best describes précis writing?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brief summary (usually 1/3 of original) retaining essence — One paragraph, in reporter's own words, reported speech, past tense. ‌​‍Give title.

Answer

Full text

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Extension

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Story

Question 7

The PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme covers how many sectors?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — PLI scheme was announced for 14 key sectors including electronics, pharma, auto, textiles, and semiconductors.‌​‍

Answer

13

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10

Answer

18

Question 8

Which authority is responsible for the enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) — The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) is the primary authority responsible for the enforcement of the NDPS Act, including the control and regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) was later established to coordinate and strengthen enforcement efforts.

Answer

A. Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)

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C. State Excise Department

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D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 9

Which theorist proposed the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky — Lev Vygotsky introduced ZPD — the gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance.‌​‍

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Sigmund Freud

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Jean Piaget

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B.F. Skinner

Question 10

Munnar is in which district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Munnar hill station is in Idukki district.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

LDC Mixed Practice Test #442