LDC Mixed Practice Test #473

Question 1

The term 'Privatization' within the context of India's 1991 economic reforms primarily involved:

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D. Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up sectors previously reserved for the government. — Privatization was a core component of the 1991 reforms, aimed at reducing the government's role in the economy and enhancing efficiency through private sector participation. This was primarily achieved through disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up strategic sectors previously monopolized by the state. Options A, B, and C describe actions contrary to the principles of privatization or are unrelated to its core objective.

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A. Increasing the government's equity stake in public sector enterprises.

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B. Expanding the scope of the public distribution system for essential commodities.

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C. Reintroducing the industrial licensing system for all major manufacturing sectors.

Question 2

Peace has two conceptions:‌​‍

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Negative peace (absence of war) and Positive peace (absence of violence + justice) — Johan Galtung: negative peace = absence of direct violence; positive peace = absence of structural violence + social justice.‌​‍

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Domestic and international

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Military and diplomatic

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Temporary and permanent

Question 3

DPSP origin:‌​‍

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Ireland — Irish Constitution.‌​‍

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Germany

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US

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UK

Question 4

In the human respiratory system, the primary site for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood is the:

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C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs with very thin walls, surrounded by capillaries. This structure provides a large surface area and short diffusion distance, making them the most efficient site for the rapid exchange of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchioles

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D. Larynx

Question 5

Duffmuttu is a type of:‌​‍

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Mappila men's dance with tambourine — Muslim men's dance.‌​‍

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Hindu

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Women

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Children

Question 6

An attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity is termed:

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Phishing — Phishing — fraudulent attempt via spoofed emails/websites.

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Spoofing

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Tracking

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Trojans

Question 7

Synonym of DELETERIOUS:‌​‍

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Harmful — Causing harm.‌​‍

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Beneficial

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Neutral

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Useless

Question 8

Choose the correct synonym for 'fast' in: He is a fast swimmer.‌​‍

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Quick — 'Fast' means 'quick'.‌​‍

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Energetic

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Great

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Slow

Question 9

Which of the following compounds is a common ingredient in oral rehydration solutions (ORS) used to treat dehydration?

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D. All of the above — Oral rehydration solutions typically contain a combination of sodium citrate, potassium chloride, and dextrose to replenish electrolytes and provide energy. Each component plays a specific role in rehydration therapy.

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A. Sodium citrate

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B. Potassium chloride

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C. Dextrose

Question 10

What is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) required for population replacement?‌​‍

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~2.1 children per woman — Below 2.1: population decline (long term). ‌​‍India's TFR: 2.0 (2020, below replacement). Kerala 1.6.

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1

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5

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0

LDC Mixed Practice Test #473