LDC Mixed Practice Test #584

Question 1

Pamba River originates from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.‌​‍

Answer

Devikulam

Answer

Anamudi

Answer

Western Ghats near Peer Medu

Question 2

Complete: 3A, 6B, 9C, ?

Accepted Answer

12D — +3 in numbers, next letter. 12D.

Answer

11D

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12E

Answer

11E

Question 3

Kerala fisheries rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Top 3 — Among top marine fisheries states.‌​‍

Answer

Last

Answer

Low

Answer

Top 10 marine

Question 4

Synonym of DILATORY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slow/delaying — Tending to delay.‌​‍

Answer

Efficient

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Punctual

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Fast

Question 5

When is Martyrs' Day observed in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 Jan — 30 January (Gandhi's assassination, 1948).‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug

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26 Jan

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2 Oct

Question 6

East-flowing rivers of Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — tributaries of Cauvery.

Answer

Periyar, Pamba, Bharathapuzha

Answer

Periyar, Chaliyar

Answer

Only Kabini

Question 7

A 14-year-old begins spending significantly more time with friends, valuing their opinions highly, and occasionally challenging parental rules and preferences, leading to increased family conflict. This shift in the primary source of influence from parents to peers, coupled with a drive for greater independence, is a hallmark of adolescent social development. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

B. A natural process of individuation and seeking autonomy — Adolescence is a crucial period for individuation, where teenagers strive to establish a distinct personal identity separate from their parents. This often involves seeking greater autonomy, challenging parental authority, and increasing reliance on peer groups for social support and identity affirmation, which is a normal and healthy developmental process.

Answer

A. Regression to earlier childhood behaviors

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C. A sign of poor parental bonding and attachment issues

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D. A temporary phase that has no long-term impact on family dynamics

Question 8

US President 2025-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Trump (2nd term) — Donald Trump sworn in 20 Jan 2025.‌​‍

Answer

Vance

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Biden

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Harris

Question 9

Erving Goffman's 'Presentation of Self in Everyday Life' (1959) uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dramaturgical approach — social life as theatrical performance — Goffman: we manage impressions like actors on stage — front stage (performance), back stage (private).‌​‍

Answer

Surveys

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Statistics

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Economic analysis

Question 10

SNDP Yogam founded by:

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded SNDP Yogam (1903).

Answer

Ayyankali

Answer

Dr. Palpu

Answer

Kumaran Asan

LDC Mixed Practice Test #584