LDC Mixed Practice Test #533

Question 1

Who founded 'Ananda Mahasabha' in 1918?

Accepted Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha in 1918.

Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Vagbhatananda

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Agamananda Swami

Question 2

EWS 10% reservation upheld by SC (2022):

Accepted Answer

3-2 majority — 3-2 majority in Janhit Abhiyan.

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5-0

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7-0

Answer

Full bench

Question 3

Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment programme, was launched in:

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched in 1998 as a community-based poverty eradication programme for women.

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1991

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2001

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2005

Question 4

Ambedkar Jayanti:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 Apr — 14 April (B.R. Ambedkar's birthday).‌​‍

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2 Oct

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14 Nov

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5 Sep

Question 5

Victoria Falls height/width:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

108m × 1708m wide — Zambezi River.‌​‍

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100m × 2000m

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50m × 1000m

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200m × 500m

Question 6

A significant crude oil spill has occurred along the Kerala coastline, posing severe threats to marine biodiversity and local livelihoods. Considering both efficacy and environmental sustainability, which biotechnological strategy would be the most appropriate for remediation?

Accepted Answer

C. Deploying genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) specifically designed for enhanced hydrocarbon degradation, along with biostimulation techniques. — Option C, deploying genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) with biostimulation, represents the most advanced and effective biotechnological approach for large-scale crude oil spill remediation. GEMs can be tailored for enhanced and rapid degradation of specific hydrocarbons, offering superior efficiency compared to naturally occurring microbes. Option A, while using natural bacteria, may be less efficient and the introduction of non-native strains from 'other sites' could pose ecological risks. Option B is a chemical method, not biotechnological, and can introduce secondary pollutants. O

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A. Introducing large quantities of naturally occurring, indigenous oil-degrading bacteria collected from other contaminated sites.

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B. Applying chemical dispersants to break down the oil, followed by physical removal.

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D. Implementing phytoremediation using oil-tolerant mangrove species.

Question 7

Which case did the Supreme Court uphold the right to freedom of speech and expression? ‌​‍(i) Medha Kotwal Lele v UoI 2012 (ii) Romesh Thappar v State of Madras 1950 (iii) Satwa Gautam v Subra Chakraborty 1996 (iv) Bennett Coleman v UoI 1972

Accepted Answer

Only (ii) and (iv) — Romesh Thappar and Bennett Coleman are landmark Article 19(1)(a) free-speech cases.‌​‍

Answer

Only (i) and (ii)

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All of the above

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Only (i)

Question 8

Furosemide, a loop diuretic, exerts its therapeutic effect by acting on which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

D. Thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide inhibits the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, potassium, and chloride. This makes them highly potent diuretics, often used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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C. Collecting duct

Question 9

Leader of RS (1st):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru.‌​‍

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Maulana Azad

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N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

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Patel

Question 10

Kerala density per sq km (2011):

Accepted Answer

860 — 860 per sq km.

Answer

800

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1000

Answer

1200

LDC Mixed Practice Test #533