LDC Mixed Practice Test #710

Question 1

In a triangle, the sum of any two sides is:

Accepted Answer

Greater than third — Triangle Inequality Theorem.

Answer

Equal to third

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Less than third

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Equal to product

Question 2

Which of the following was the primary reason for the Travancore-Kochi merger in 1949 that led to the formation of the Travancore-Cochin State?

Accepted Answer

A. Economic integration to address post-independence financial challenges — The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949 was primarily driven by economic integration to address financial instability and administrative efficiency in the post-independence period. Option B is incorrect as the British had already left India by 1949. Option C refers to a later period (1956), and Option D pertains to the formation of Kerala State, not the initial merger.

Answer

B. Political pressure from the British to consolidate princely states

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C. The recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (1956)

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D. The demand for linguistic reorganization based on Malayalam-speaking regions

Question 3

'Hardly had he arrived ___ it started raining':

Accepted Answer

when — Hardly...when. Scarcely...when. No sooner...than.

Answer

than

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then

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before

Question 4

Which Constitutional Amendment deleted the split provision (one-third exception) from the Anti-Defection Law?

Accepted Answer

91st Amendment — The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 deleted the split provision (one-third exception) from the Anti-Defection Law.

Answer

85th Amendment

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95th Amendment

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101st Amendment

Question 5

Which of the following is a critical assessment finding in a child with suspected dehydration due to diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

B. Sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes. — Sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes (B) are key signs of dehydration. Presence of tears (A) and normal skin turgor (C) indicate milder dehydration or no dehydration, while increased urine output (D) suggests adequate hydration.

Answer

A. Presence of tears while crying.

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C. Normal skin turgor.

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D. Increased urine output.

Question 6

The school Malala attended, founded by her father, was called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khushal School — Ziauddin Yousafzai ran Khushal Public School where Malala studied.‌​‍

Answer

Taliban School

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Mingora School

Answer

Swat School

Question 7

Sound travels fastest in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Steel — Sound travels fastest in solids (steel ~5,960 m/s) > liquids > gases. ‌​‍Cannot travel through vacuum.

Answer

Vacuum

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Air

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Water

Question 8

Antonym of NARROW:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wide — Narrow ↔ wide.‌​‍

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Thin

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Slim

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Tight

Question 9

Nilambur teak plantations, the oldest teak plantations in the world, are in:

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — The Nilambur teak plantations in Malappuram, established in 1842, are considered the oldest teak plantations in the world.

Answer

Palakkad

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Kozhikode

Answer

Wayanad

Question 10

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key limitation of purely income or consumption-based poverty lines in comprehensively understanding poverty in a developing country like India?

Accepted Answer

B. They fail to capture the multi-dimensional nature of deprivation, such as lack of access to healthcare, education, and sanitation. — Purely income or consumption-based poverty lines, while useful, often overlook non-monetary aspects of deprivation. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was developed precisely to address this limitation by incorporating indicators related to health, education, and living standards, providing a more holistic view of poverty. Options A, C, and D describe other challenges or characteristics, but B highlights the fundamental conceptual limitation of these traditional measures in capturing the full spectrum of deprivation.

Answer

A. They tend to overestimate poverty due to underreporting of informal sector earnings.

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C. They are susceptible to rapid fluctuations in market prices, making comparisons over time difficult.

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D. They do not account for regional disparities in cost of living, leading to inaccurate state-level poverty estimates.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #710