LDC Mixed Practice Test #482

Question 1

Romantic poets of early 19th century include:

Accepted Answer

Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats — First generation: Wordsworth, Coleridge. Second: Byron, Shelley, Keats. Emphasis on emotion, nature, imagination, individualism.

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Shakespeare

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Chaucer

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Milton

Question 2

Which statement is INCORRECT about the Malabar Rebellion? (I) First All Kerala Provincial Conference at Manjeri 1921 (II) Presided over by T. Prakasham (III) Malabar Rebellion also broke out 1921 (IV) First direct attack held at Pookkottur in August 1921

Accepted Answer

Only (II) — The First All Kerala Provincial Conference at Manjeri 1921 was presided over by T.K. Madhavan, not T. Prakasham.

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Only (I)

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Only (III)

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Only (IV)

Question 3

Antonym of 'amateur':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

professional — Amateur = non-professional; antonym is 'professional'.‌​‍

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strange

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rookie

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experienced beginner

Question 4

The Finance Commission is constituted every five years by the President of India under which Article of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 280 — The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

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Article 263

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Article 275

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Article 282

Question 5

The famous Tirunelli temple lies in the valley of:

Accepted Answer

Brahmagiri — Tirunelli (Wayanad) sits in the Brahmagiri valley.

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Ezhimala

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Puralimala

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Malayattoor

Question 6

The increasing trend of nuclear families and migration of young adults to urban areas in Kerala has significantly impacted the care of the elderly. What is the most likely consequence of this social change on the health of the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased risk of social isolation and mental health issues among the elderly. — The breakdown of traditional joint family systems and migration leaves many elderly individuals living alone, leading to social isolation, loneliness, and a higher risk of depression and other mental health problems. While urban areas may offer more facilities, access is not guaranteed, and modern communication cannot fully replace physical presence and traditional support. Urban lifestyles can also contribute to lifestyle diseases, not necessarily decrease them.

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A. Improved access to specialized geriatric care facilities.

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B. Decreased prevalence of chronic lifestyle diseases due to urban amenities.

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D. Enhanced family support systems due to modern communication technologies.

Question 7

ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) aims to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Create an open e-commerce network — ONDC is a government-backed open network to democratise digital commerce and reduce dependence on single platforms.‌​‍

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Digitise ration cards

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Build government shops

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Replace Amazon

Question 8

'This box is ___ than that one.' (heavy)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

heavier — Comparative of heavy → heavier (one-syllable ending in consonant-vowel-y).‌​‍

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heavy

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more heavy

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heaviest

Question 9

Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mathai — Dr. John Mathai held the Finance portfolio 1949–1950 in the Nehru cabinet.

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A.K. Antony

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K. Karunakaran

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Krishna Kumar

Question 10

One word: Accepted as self-evident:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Axiom — Axiom.‌​‍

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Theorem

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Paradigm

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Hypothesis

LDC Mixed Practice Test #482