LDC Mixed Practice Test #572

Question 1

Kerala Waqf Board:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Statutory — Under Waqf Act.‌​‍

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Central

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Co-op

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Private

Question 2

Which Indian runner broke a 48-year-old marathon national record at Rotterdam Marathon 2026?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sawan Barwal — Sawan Barwal broke India's longest-standing marathon national record at the Rotterdam Marathon 2026.‌​‍

Answer

Avinash Sable

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Nitendra Singh

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Govindan Lakshmanan

Question 3

The Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (1907), formed to uplift Dalits in Kerala, was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907 for Pulaya welfare and education.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Pampadi John Joseph

Question 4

Symbol of Gold:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Au — Au (Latin: Aurum). Ag = Silver.‌​‍

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Go

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Gd

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Ag

Question 5

Synonym of TEMPESTUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stormy — Tumultuous.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Peaceful

Question 6

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.‌​‍

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Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

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Malayala Manorama

Question 7

What is the most critical public health concern associated with the improper disposal of hospital biomedical waste?

Accepted Answer

B. Potential for the spread of infectious diseases — Improper disposal of biomedical waste, which often contains pathogenic microorganisms and sharps, presents a significant risk for the transmission of infectious diseases to healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the community. While other options are also negative consequences, disease spread is the most direct and severe public health threat.

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A. Environmental pollution affecting aesthetics

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C. Increased cost of waste management

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D. Attraction of pests like rodents and insects

Question 8

Which of the following is the primary mineral nutrient responsible for the green color of leaves and a key component of chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

B. Magnesium — Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule, making it essential for photosynthesis and leaf greenness. Iron is involved in chlorophyll synthesis but not as a structural component. Calcium and potassium have roles in cell wall structure and enzyme activation, respectively, but are not directly linked to chlorophyll's green pigment.

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A. Iron

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C. Calcium

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D. Potassium

Question 9

Find out the incorrect statement about Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The king of Travancore honoured him with the title Kavithilakam — Pandit Karuppan received the title 'Kavithilakam' from the Cochin king, not Travancore.‌​‍

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Karuppan organized the Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha in 1913

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In 1925 Pandit Karuppan was nominated to the Cochin Legislative Council

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Aacharabhushanam was written by Pandit Karuppan

Question 10

A teacher uses a quiz at the end of a chapter to evaluate student understanding of the topic. This type of assessment is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

C. Summative assessment — Quizzes conducted periodically to check understanding and provide feedback are formative assessments. Summative assessment (C) occurs at the end of a larger unit or course. Diagnostic assessment (A) identifies learning gaps at the start, and ipsative assessment (D) compares a student’s current performance with their own past performance.

Answer

A. Diagnostic assessment

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B. Formative assessment

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D. Ipsative assessment

LDC Mixed Practice Test #572