LDC Mixed Practice Test #628

Question 1

Synonym of VILIFY:

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Slander — Speak ill of.

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Praise

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Honor

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Defend

Question 2

Munnar is famous for:‌​‍

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Tea — Munnar (Idukki) is one of India's top tea-growing regions with extensive tea estates.‌​‍

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Rubber

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Cashew

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Pepper

Question 3

Synonym of JADED:‌​‍

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Weary — Tired or bored.‌​‍

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Eager

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Fresh

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Excited

Question 4

Vishwanathan Anand is associated with:‌​‍

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Chess — Vishwanathan Anand is a World Chess Champion from India (multiple times).‌​‍

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Tennis

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Cricket

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Badminton

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary characteristic observed in a patient experiencing a manic episode of Bipolar I disorder?

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B. Decreased need for sleep — A significantly decreased need for sleep, often with no feeling of fatigue or impairment, is a hallmark symptom of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. Anhedonia, psychomotor retardation, and recurrent suicidal ideation are typically associated with depressive episodes, not mania.

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A. Profound anhedonia

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C. Psychomotor retardation

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D. Recurrent suicidal ideation

Question 6

The Rubber Board of India is headquartered at:‌​‍

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Kottayam — Rubber Board HQ is in Kottayam — the rubber capital of India.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi

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Idukki

Question 7

Which physiographic division of Kerala is primarily characterized by its laterite soil and undulating terrain, making it suitable for the cultivation of cashew and rubber?

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B. Midland (Central Travancore) — The Midland region, also known as Central Travancore, is marked by laterite soil and a gently undulating terrain, making it ideal for plantations like cashew and rubber. The Highland is rocky and forested, the Lowland is flat and coastal, and the Eastern Slopes are steep and forested.

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A. Highland (Wester Ghats)

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C. Lowland (Coastal belt)

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D. Eastern Slopes

Question 8

Article 40 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to:‌​‍

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Organise village panchayats — Article 40 (DPSP) directs the State to organise village panchayats and endow them with powers necessary for self-governance.‌​‍

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Establish Uniform Civil Code

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Provide free education

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Protect the environment

Question 9

The plan-monitoring software developed by Information Kerala Mission for LSG Department is:‌​‍

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Sulekha — 'Sulekha' tracks annual decentralised plan projects of local governments.‌​‍

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Sugama

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Sanchaya

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Samvedhitha

Question 10

Idasseri Govindan Nair:‌​‍

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Poet — Poet; Kalamandalam Kathakali texts.‌​‍

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Novelist

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Politician

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Filmmaker

LDC Mixed Practice Test #628