LDC Mixed Practice Test #666

Question 1

Antonym of 'profound':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

superficial — Profound = deep; antonym = superficial.‌​‍

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intense

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deep

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serious

Question 2

'Warli Painting' is a tribal art form from which region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra/Gujarat — Warli is a tribal painting tradition of the Warli people in North Maharashtra and Gujarat border.‌​‍

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Odisha

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Jharkhand

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Kerala

Question 3

Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mathai — Dr. ‌​‍John Mathai held the Finance portfolio 1949–1950 in the Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet.

Answer

Krishna Kumar

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A.K. Antony

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K. Karunakaran

Question 4

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady, Idukki district.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 5

Seven wonders of world (new list 2007):

Accepted Answer

Taj Mahal is one — Taj Mahal included.

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Only historical

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Only architectural

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All excluded India

Question 6

Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

Accepted Answer

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Sardar Patel

Question 7

Which of the following initiatives was recently launched by the Kerala government to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state?

Accepted Answer

D. Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition — The Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition was launched by the Kerala government to address malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers, aligning with the state's focus on reducing maternal and child mortality. Arogya Keralam Mission is a broader health mission, NHM's Safe Motherhood Programme is a central scheme, and the Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project is a general awareness initiative, making Thalolam Scheme the most specific recent initiative.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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B. Safe Motherhood Programme under NHM

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C. Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project

Question 8

Kohlberg's moral development stages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preconventional, Conventional, Postconventional (3 levels, 6 stages) — Based on Heinz dilemma. ‌​‍Criticised by Carol Gilligan for gender bias (ethics of care in women).

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5

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Only 2

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Only preconventional

Question 9

Current delimitation basis census:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2001 — Based on 2001 census, frozen till 2026.‌​‍

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1971

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2011

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1991

Question 10

Synonym of TEMPERATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moderate — Moderate.‌​‍

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Extreme

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Harsh

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Severe

LDC Mixed Practice Test #666