LDC Mixed Practice Test #530

Question 1

Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's Kalidasa — Poet laureate.‌​‍

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Philosopher

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King

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Historian

Question 2

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for the actual exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the air and the blood?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs where the vital process of gas exchange occurs. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. The other options are part of the conducting airways, facilitating air passage but not gas exchange.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Larynx

Question 3

Kochi Port:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Willingdon Island — On Willingdon Island.‌​‍

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Beypore

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Marine Drive

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Kannur

Question 4

Domain of f(x) = 1/(x-2) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R - {2} — Denominator cannot be zero. Range: R - {0}.‌​‍

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R - {0}

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R

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Only positive R

Question 5

'Mein Kampf' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adolf Hitler — Adolf Hitler wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle) outlining his ideology.‌​‍

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Stalin

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Mussolini

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Churchill

Question 6

Synonym of APPREHENSIVE:

Accepted Answer

Anxious — Worried.

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Relaxed

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Happy

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Excited

Question 7

Guruvayur Temple deity:

Accepted Answer

Krishna (Guruvayurappan) — Lord Krishna as Guruvayurappan — Thrissur district.

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Shiva

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Rama

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Ayyappan

Question 8

'A bolt from the blue' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Something unexpected — Something completely unexpected.‌​‍

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Lightning

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Blue sky

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Thunder

Question 9

Bhakra Nangal Dam is on:

Accepted Answer

Sutlej — Bhakra Nangal Dam on Sutlej river, Himachal Pradesh/Punjab border.

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Beas

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Ravi

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Chenab

Question 10

Status of a 'national political party' in India requires winning at least:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6% vote in 4 states, plus 4 Lok Sabha seats — ECI criteria: 6% valid votes in 4+ states (in LS or Assembly elections) plus 4 LS seats.‌​‍

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10% in any one state

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4% vote or 3 states Lok Sabha seats

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Any 1 Lok Sabha seat

LDC Mixed Practice Test #530