LDC Mixed Practice Test #551

Question 1

Kerala state symbol — tree:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coconut — Coconut palm.‌​‍

Answer

Mahogany

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Jackfruit

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Teak

Question 2

Gandhi's autobiography:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

My Experiments with Truth — The Story of My Experiments with Truth.‌​‍

Answer

Discovery

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Key to Health

Answer

Hind Swaraj

Question 3

Antonym of DIFFICULT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Easy — Difficult ↔ easy.‌​‍

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Tough

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Hard

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Complex

Question 4

Kerala's state bird:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Great Indian Hornbill — Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis).‌​‍

Answer

Hornbill

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Kingfisher

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Parrot

Question 5

Elevated levels of unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin in a patient's blood serum are most commonly indicative of impaired function in which of the following organs?

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — The liver is responsible for conjugating unconjugated bilirubin, making it water-soluble for excretion. Elevated unconjugated bilirubin suggests either excessive bilirubin production (e.g., hemolysis) or, more commonly, impaired hepatic uptake or conjugation. The kidneys, pancreas, and spleen have different primary roles in bilirubin metabolism or excretion.

Answer

A. Kidneys

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B. Pancreas

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D. Spleen

Question 6

IoT stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internet of Things — IoT = Internet of Things — everyday devices connected to the internet.‌​‍

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Information on Technology

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Input/Output Terminal

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International Online Trade

Question 7

The Odakkuzhal Award, a prominent literary prize in Malayalam, is uniquely presented by a specific trust. Which trust is responsible for conferring this award?

Accepted Answer

C. G. Sankara Kurup Memorial Trust — The Odakkuzhal Award was instituted in 1968 by G. Sankara Kurup, the first Jnanpith awardee, using the royalty amount received from his Jnanpith prize. It is presented annually by the G. Sankara Kurup Memorial Trust (Guruvayurappan Trust). The other trusts mentioned are associated with other literary figures or awards, but not with the Odakkuzhal Award.

Answer

A. Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust

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B. P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial Trust

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D. M.T. Vasudevan Nair Foundation

Question 8

Fundamental Duties originally added by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — 42nd Amendment 1976 added Part IVA.‌​‍

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86th

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44th

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1st

Question 9

Koodathayi poisoning case year:

Accepted Answer

2019 — Serial killing case exposed.

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2020

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2015

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2021

Question 10

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the UN in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — UN adopted the 2030 Agenda with 17 SDGs in September 2015.‌​‍

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2010

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2020

Answer

2000

LDC Mixed Practice Test #551