LDC Mixed Practice Test #483

Question 1

The 'Black Death' got its name from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black boils on infected persons — Black boils (gangrene of fingers, toes, nose) appeared on the sick.‌​‍

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Darkness that accompanied the outbreak

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The mourning clothes people wore

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Black flags on plague ships

Question 2

Kudumbashree launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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1996

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2000

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2002

Question 3

Synonym of SANCTION:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Approve — Give official permission.‌​‍

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Forbid

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Deny

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Reject

Question 4

Which of the following functions falls under the exclusive purview of a State Election Commission, rather than the Election Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

C. Conducting elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. — The State Election Commissions, established under Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution, are exclusively responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities. The Election Commission of India, on the other hand, handles elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President, and advises the President on disqualification of MPs.

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A. Conducting elections to the Parliament.

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B. Supervising and directing the preparation of electoral rolls for State Assembly elections.

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D. Deciding on the disqualification of a sitting Member of Parliament.

Question 5

The centre of Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payyannur — K. Kelappan led the Salt Satyagraha march to Payyannur beach in 1930.‌​‍

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Alleppey

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Calicut

Question 6

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President (1938) was C. ‌​‍Kunjikkavamma, who was notable for:

Accepted Answer

Participating in Harijan uplift and Khadi Campaign — C. Kunjikkavamma led women's wing and Harijan uplift activities.‌​‍

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Founding Yogakshema Sabha

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Writing the Malabar Manual

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Leading the Salt Satyagraha

Question 7

Vizhinjam International Seaport is being developed in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, is being built in Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

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Ernakulam

Question 8

The Joint Commissioners of Malabar who freed all trade except pepper were:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden — Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden were the Joint Commissioners appointed by the British after the Third Anglo-Mysore War.‌​‍

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Only Jonathan Duncan

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Jonathan Duncan and William Giffth

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William Giffth and James Stevens

Question 9

The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) laid the foundation for India's planned economic development. Which of the following accurately identifies its primary focus sectors and the economic model it was based upon?

Accepted Answer

C. Agriculture, irrigation, and power projects; Harrod-Domar Model — The First Five-Year Plan primarily focused on the development of agriculture, irrigation, and power projects to address post-partition food shortages and infrastructure needs. It was based on the Harrod-Domar model, which emphasized investment for economic growth. Options A and B relate to later plans and different models, while D is not the core focus or model of the first plan.

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A. Rapid industrialization and heavy industries; Mahalanobis Model

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B. Poverty alleviation and employment generation; 'Garibi Hatao' strategy

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D. Self-reliance in defence and technological advancement; Input-Output Model

Question 10

A patient is experiencing an adverse reaction to a medication, which is most likely due to an idiosyncratic reaction. What is the most appropriate action to take?

Accepted Answer

B. Discontinue the medication and monitor the patient's condition — Idiosyncratic reactions are unpredictable and may be life-threatening. The most appropriate action is to discontinue the medication and monitor the patient's condition. Options A, C, and D may worsen the reaction or are not relevant to idiosyncratic reactions.

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A. Administer an antidote to reverse the reaction

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C. Increase the dose of the medication to overcome the reaction

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D. Switch to a different medication in the same class

LDC Mixed Practice Test #483