LDC Mixed Practice Test #455

Question 1

Niagara Falls height:

Accepted Answer

51m — Horseshoe Falls ~51m.

Answer

20m

Answer

100m

Answer

200m

Question 2

Reflex actions are controlled by the:

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs bypass the brain and are mediated by the spinal cord.

Answer

Cerebrum

Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

Medulla

Question 3

Which was the first linguistic state in independent India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh — Andhra State (1953) — first linguistic state in India.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 4

A farmer in Kerala wants to shift from traditional paddy cultivation to a more profitable and sustainable model, considering the changing climate and market demands. Which of the following approaches would be most aligned with the objectives of promoting agricultural diversification and sustainability in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating aquaculture with paddy cultivation (Paddy-fish farming) and intercropping with short-duration vegetables. — Integrating aquaculture with paddy cultivation (Paddy-fish farming) and intercropping with short-duration vegetables represents a holistic approach to agricultural diversification and sustainability. This method enhances biodiversity, optimizes resource utilization, and provides multiple income streams, aligning with modern sustainable farming practices in Kerala. Options A, B, and D primarily suggest monoculture or less sustainable intensification, which do not fully address the need for diversification and environmental resilience.

Answer

A. Focusing solely on increasing the yield of existing paddy varieties through chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

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B. Cultivating high-value spices like black pepper and cardamom as monocrops in large plantations.

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D. Shifting entirely to rubber plantation as it offers stable long-term returns.

Question 5

Adam Smith:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Economics — 'Wealth of Nations' (1776).‌​‍

Answer

Father of Physics

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Father of Chemistry

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Father of Biology

Question 6

If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3... Z = 26, then CAT = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 — Letter-position sum: C + A + T = 3 + 1 + 20 = 24.‌​‍

Answer

20

Answer

22

Answer

25

Question 7

A school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling with outdated infrastructure, lack of digital learning tools, and low community engagement, leading to declining enrollment. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would primarily address these multifaceted challenges comprehensively?

Accepted Answer

B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala is a comprehensive program that integrates various previous schemes, aiming for holistic development of school education, including infrastructure, digital education, community participation, and quality improvement. The KITE Project focuses specifically on IT infrastructure and digital learning, while Victers Channel is a digital learning platform, and Bhasha Poshanam is for language development, none of which offer the complete, multifaceted solution needed.

Answer

A. KITE Project

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C. Victers Channel

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D. Bhasha Poshanam

Question 8

Art 352:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

National Emergency — National Emergency (war, external aggression, armed rebellion).‌​‍

Answer

State Emergency

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Financial Emergency

Answer

Amendment

Question 9

'Kothikkallu' refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Boundary stones between Kochi and Travancore kingdoms — Ko-thi = Kochi+Thiruvithamkoor; stones marked the erstwhile kingdom boundary.‌​‍

Answer

Memorial pillars

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Temple foundations

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Ancient script carvings

Question 10

Which musical instrument is used in Sopana Sangeetham?

Accepted Answer

Idakka — The hourglass drum 'Idakka' accompanies Sopana Sangeetham in Kerala temples.

Answer

Thudi

Answer

Chenda

Answer

Veena

LDC Mixed Practice Test #455