LDC Mixed Practice Test #520

Question 1

India's only silver at Paris 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra (javelin) — Neeraj Chopra silver in javelin at Paris 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Aman Sehrawat

Answer

Manu Bhaker

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PV Sindhu

Question 2

Odd one: Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Tuna‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shark — Shark is a fish. ‌​‍Whale and Dolphin are mammals. Tuna is a fish too — but Shark is cold-blooded while whale/dolphin are warm-blooded mammals. ‌​‍Actually better: Whale, Dolphin = mammals. Shark, Tuna = fish. ‌​‍The odd grouping depends on the pattern intended. Most PSC: Shark is the odd one as it lacks a swim bladder.

Answer

Whale

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Dolphin

Answer

Tuna

Question 3

K-FON:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Fibre Optic Network — Free/cheap broadband to all households.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Kerala Finance

Answer

Kerala Food

Question 4

Pambar of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cauvery tributary — Tributary of Cauvery (Idukki).‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Joins Pamba

Answer

Western

Question 5

During National Emergency, which rights are automatically suspended?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 19 freedoms only — Article 19 freedoms are automatically suspended. ‌​‍Other FRs can be suspended by Presidential Order under Art. 359. ‌​‍But Art. 20 and 21 can NEVER be suspended.

Answer

All Fundamental Rights

Answer

Articles 20 and 21

Answer

No rights suspended

Question 6

The Ezhava Memorial (1896), submitted to the Travancore Maharaja, was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Palpu — Dr. ‌​‍Padmanabhan Palpu led the Ezhava Memorial demanding equal rights for Ezhavas in government jobs.

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

Answer

T. K. Madhavan

Question 7

When did Vasco da Gama reach Calicut (India)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1498 — Da Gama landed at Kappad near Calicut on 20 May 1498 — first sea route from Europe to India, via Cape of Good Hope.‌​‍

Answer

1492

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1519

Answer

1488

Question 8

Kerala's demographic profile is distinct, marked by a low Total Fertility Rate (TFR), high life expectancy, and significant rates of both internal and international migration, alongside a high degree of urbanization. Considering these interconnected factors, which of the following represents the most critical long-term demographic challenge for the state?

Accepted Answer

C. An accelerating demographic aging, placing immense pressure on healthcare systems, pension funds, and social support structures, exacerbated by the out-migration of working-age cohorts. — Kerala is in an advanced stage of demographic transition, characterized by a TFR below replacement level and high life expectancy, leading to an aging population. This demographic shift places significant strain on social security, healthcare, and pension systems. The out-migration of working-age individuals further exacerbates this challenge by reducing the working population that supports the elderly. Options A and B are incorrect as Kerala experiences low population growth and an aging population, not a youthful bulge. Option D is incorrect as Kerala boasts high literacy rates, including am

Answer

A. Sustained rapid population growth, leading to severe resource depletion and housing crises in urban centers.

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B. A disproportionate increase in the young dependent population, overwhelming the educational system and creating widespread youth unemployment.

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D. A sharp decline in the overall literacy rate, particularly among women, due to the socio-economic impacts of urbanization and family restructuring.

Question 9

Which word is a noun?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Happiness — Abstract noun from adjective 'happy'.‌​‍

Answer

Running

Answer

Quickly

Answer

Happy

Question 10

Which constitutional amendment was done to pass the GST bill?

Accepted Answer

101st — The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 introduced GST in India.

Answer

120th

Answer

122nd

Answer

115th

LDC Mixed Practice Test #520