LDC Mixed Practice Test #481

Question 1

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.‌​‍

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Nuclear Family

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Single-Parent Family

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Extended Family

Question 2

A new policy initiative by the Kerala government aims to streamline inter-departmental coordination for integrated development projects. Which of the following administrative roles is primarily responsible for ensuring effective horizontal coordination among various departments within the State Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

C. The Chief Secretary of the State. — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the State Secretariat and the highest-ranking civil servant in the state. Their crucial role involves ensuring effective horizontal coordination among various government departments, facilitating policy implementation, and maintaining overall administrative efficiency. While Ministers provide political direction and Principal Secretaries manage their respective departments, the ultimate responsibility for cross-departmental administrative synergy rests with the Chief Secretary.

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A. The Minister in charge of the specific project.

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B. The Principal Secretary of the Department sponsoring the project.

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D. The Head of the Department (HoD) directly implementing the project.

Question 3

Kerala's first CM after statehood:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EMS Namboodiripad — EMS 1957 first elected.‌​‍

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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Ikkanda Warrior

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Sankar

Question 4

Kerala has had ___ Presidents' Rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — 4 times (1959, 1965, 1970, 1981).‌​‍

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8

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6

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2

Question 5

Mampally copper plate of Sri Vallabhan Kota is significant because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First record that used Kollam Era — Mampally plates (c. 974 CE) are the earliest dated record using the Kollam Era.‌​‍

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None

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Mentions Salai

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Gifted land to Joseph Rabban

Question 6

Which class of diuretics primarily acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to potent diuresis?

Accepted Answer

C. Loop diuretics — Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are highly effective because they block the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, where a significant portion of sodium reabsorption occurs. Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct, and osmotic diuretics act throughout the nephron.

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A. Thiazide diuretics

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B. Potassium-sparing diuretics

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D. Osmotic diuretics

Question 7

Pampa river length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

176 km — 176 km — third longest in Kerala.‌​‍

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144 km

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209 km

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244 km

Question 8

Which is NOT a countable noun?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water — 'Water' is uncountable (mass noun); measured by containers: a glass of water.‌​‍

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Apple

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Chair

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Book

Question 9

Study of inscriptions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epigraphy — Epigraphy.‌​‍

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Calligraphy

Question 10

A patient is advised to reduce saturated fat intake to manage hyperlipidemia. From a biochemical perspective, which of the following lipoproteins is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion or reprocessing, often referred to as 'good cholesterol'?

Accepted Answer

C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver, where it can be excreted or reprocessed. This function helps prevent cholesterol accumulation in arteries, earning HDL the 'good cholesterol' designation. Chylomicrons transport dietary fats, LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to tissues ('bad cholesterol'), and VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver.

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A. Chylomicrons

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B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #481