LDC Mixed Practice Test #505

Question 1

Class system is characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Achieved status, mobility, economic basis — Class: socio-economic groupings based on wealth/income/occupation. ‌​‍Allows social mobility; distinguishes modern industrial societies from caste-based traditional ones.

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Religious sanction

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Birth-based

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Hereditary

Question 2

A High Court judge holds office till the age of:

Accepted Answer

62 — Article 217: HC judges retire at 62.

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58

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60

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65

Question 3

Masculine of 'duck':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

drake — Drake.‌​‍

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duckling

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duke

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doe

Question 4

Kerala Calendar year starts (Chingam):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

August-September — Chingam 1 = around mid-August.‌​‍

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January

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April

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October

Question 5

The Election Commission of India is a:

Accepted Answer

Multi-member commission (CEC + ECs) — Currently a 3-member body: Chief Election Commissioner + 2 Election Commissioners.

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Single-member commission

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Two-person body only

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Agency under PMO

Question 6

A 6-month-old infant receives antibodies from their mother through breastfeeding, providing temporary protection against certain infections. This type of immunity is known as:

Accepted Answer

C. Naturally acquired passive immunity — Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from a mother to her child, either across the placenta during pregnancy or through breast milk. This provides immediate but temporary protection as the infant's own immune system is not actively producing antibodies. Active immunity involves the body's own immune response, while artificial immunity involves medical intervention like vaccines or antibody injections.

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A. Naturally acquired active immunity

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B. Artificially acquired active immunity

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D. Artificially acquired passive immunity

Question 7

Synonym of RESCIND:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cancel — Revoke.‌​‍

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Confirm

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Approve

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Extend

Question 8

The minimum age to contest Rajya Sabha elections is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 years — Minimum age for Rajya Sabha is 30 years (Lok Sabha = 25 years, President = 35 years).‌​‍

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21 years

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25 years

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35 years

Question 9

In a group of 50, 30 like tea, 25 like coffee, 10 like both. Like only tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 — Only tea = 30 - 10 = 20.‌​‍

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15

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30

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10

Question 10

ICC Chairman 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jay Shah — Jay Shah from Dec 2024.‌​‍

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Greg Barclay

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Shashank Manohar

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None

LDC Mixed Practice Test #505