LDC Mixed Practice Test #448

Question 1

Art 23 prohibits:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Human trafficking and forced labour — Begar and similar forced labour.‌​‍

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Untouchability

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Child labour

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Religious conversion

Question 2

Which Travancore ruler is credited with the development of Thiruvananthapuram as a modern city?

Accepted Answer

Swathi Thirunal — Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1829-1847) was a scholar-king who modernised Travancore, established English education, and was a renowned composer of Carnatic and Hindustani music.

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Marthanda Varma

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Uthradam Thirunal

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Sri Chithira Thirunal

Question 3

For rapid relief of acute bronchoconstriction in an asthma attack, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

C. Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) — Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) like salbutamol (albuterol) are the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks because they provide rapid bronchodilation by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the airways. Inhaled corticosteroids are for long-term control, LABAs are for maintenance (never monotherapy for acute relief), and leukotriene receptor antagonists are also for maintenance, not acute relief.

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A. Inhaled corticosteroids

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B. Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)

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D. Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Question 4

The Arjuna Award is given for:‌​‍

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Outstanding sports performance — Arjuna Award recognises outstanding sporting achievement over a period of 4 years.‌​‍

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Best coach

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Lifetime contribution

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Sports commentary

Question 5

Kerala's first Chief Minister:

Accepted Answer

EMS Namboodiripad — EMS Namboodiripad — first CM of Kerala (1957), first elected communist CM in India.

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 6

Active voice vs Passive:

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Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action — Active: 'She sings a song.' Passive: 'A song is sung by her.' Object becomes subject.

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Same

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Both same thing

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Only one exists

Question 7

The Eastern Roman Empire (whose capital fell in 1453) is also known as the:‌​‍

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Byzantine Empire — The Eastern Roman Empire is historically known as the Byzantine Empire (395–1453).‌​‍

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Carolingian Empire

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Holy Roman Empire

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Ottoman Empire

Question 8

Tansen was famous for:‌​‍

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Music — Tansen was one of the greatest musicians in Indian history, one of Akbar's Navratnas.‌​‍

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Painting

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Poetry

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Architecture

Question 9

Which of the following measures is most crucial for ensuring sustainable mining of beach sand minerals along Kerala's coast, considering both economic development and ecological preservation?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing a robust regulatory framework with strict environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation plans. — A robust regulatory framework (D) is fundamental for sustainable mining, as it integrates environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. It ensures that activities like advanced beneficiation (B) are mandated, environmental impacts are assessed, and affected areas are rehabilitated, making it more comprehensive than technical solutions alone. Prioritizing raw export (A) is not sustainable, and complete prohibition (C) ignores economic development, failing to strike a balance.

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A. Prioritizing export of raw minerals to maximize immediate revenue.

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B. Implementing advanced beneficiation techniques to add value and reduce waste.

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C. Strictly prohibiting all mining activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

Question 10

Cube of 11:

Accepted Answer

1331 — 11³=1331.

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1221

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1100

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1210

LDC Mixed Practice Test #448