LDC Mixed Practice Test #569

Question 1

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).‌​‍

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 2

The COP28 in Dubai (2023) concluded with the first-ever Global Stocktake, a critical assessment of the world's progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Which of the following accurately reflects a key finding or recommendation from this Global Stocktake?

Accepted Answer

C. A call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner. — The COP28 in Dubai concluded with the first Global Stocktake, which assessed the world's progress against the Paris Agreement goals. A key outcome was a call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, as explicitly stated in the final decision text. Option A is an overstatement; a full phase-out by 2030 was not agreed upon. Option B is incorrect as the stocktake highlighted a significant gap in limiting warming to 1.5°C. Option D is also incorrect, as climate finance commitments remain a contentious issue with developed nations

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A. A definitive commitment to phase out all fossil fuel production by 2030.

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B. An acknowledgement of significant progress in limiting global warming to 1.5°C with current policies.

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D. A declaration that developed nations have fully met their climate finance commitments to developing countries.

Question 3

A teacher notices that a student is consistently disengaged in class despite receiving frequent praise for academic achievements. Which motivational need from Maslow's hierarchy is most likely unmet in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Belongingness and love needs — Maslow's belongingness and love needs involve feeling accepted and valued by peers and teachers. While esteem needs (Option D) relate to achievement, the student's disengagement suggests a deeper issue with social connection (Option B). Physiological (Option A) and safety (Option C) needs are less likely in a typical classroom setting.

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A. Physiological needs

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C. Safety needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 4

The Emergency was declared on grounds of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internal disturbance — Article 352 ground of 'internal disturbance' was used. ‌​‍44th Amendment (1978) later replaced it with 'armed rebellion' — preventing such misuse.

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Financial crisis

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External aggression

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War

Question 5

The highest mountain peak in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi (Anamalai) — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki — highest peak in Kerala and South India.‌​‍

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Malayattoor mala

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Sabarimala

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Ezhimala

Question 6

'Paradise Lost' was written by:

Accepted Answer

Milton — John Milton's epic (1667) recounts the Fall of Man.

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Chaucer

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Shakespeare

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Donne

Question 7

Synonym of BRUSQUE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Abrupt in manner.‌​‍

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Slow

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Polite

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Gentle

Question 8

According to IMNCI guidelines, when assessing a 6-month-old infant with a fever, which of the following signs would indicate a very severe febrile disease requiring urgent referral?

Accepted Answer

B. Stiff neck — A stiff neck is a critical 'danger sign' in IMNCI, indicating a potential serious bacterial infection such as meningitis, which requires urgent hospital referral and classifies as very severe febrile disease. A body temperature of 38.5°C alone is a fever but not a 'very severe' sign. A runny nose and cough or a red throat without pus are common signs of milder respiratory or throat infections and do not classify as 'very severe febrile disease' on their own.

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A. Body temperature of 38.5°C

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C. Runny nose and cough

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D. Red throat without pus

Question 9

Which Malayalam poet was honored by the British prince in 1922?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumaranasan — Kumaranasan was honored with 'Mahakavi' title by Prince of Wales in 1922.‌​‍

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Changampuzha Krishnapillai

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

Question 10

Fundamental Duties in India were borrowed from the constitution of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USSR (former Soviet Union) — Tahiru 11 duties under Article 51A were modelled on Soviet Constitution's duties chapter.‌​‍

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USA

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UK

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Japan

LDC Mixed Practice Test #569