LDC Mixed Practice Test #712

Question 1

Which Indian state was the first to establish the Panchayati Raj system (1959)?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur. Andhra Pradesh was the second.

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Kerala

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Andhra Pradesh

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Maharashtra

Question 2

Which Malayalam poet was honored by the British prince in 1922?

Accepted Answer

Kumaranasan — Kumaranasan was honored with 'Mahakavi' title by Prince of Wales in 1922.

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Changampuzha Krishnapillai

Question 3

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1949 — NATO signed 4 April 1949 in Washington. ‌​‍12 original members including USA, UK, France, Canada. Article 5: attack on one = attack on all.

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1945

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1955

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1961

Question 4

India's DigiYatra uses which technology for airport entry?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Facial recognition — DigiYatra uses facial recognition technology for contactless, paperless airport entry at Indian airports.‌​‍

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Fingerprint scan

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Iris scan

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QR code only

Question 5

Conflict theory in sociology emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Power, inequality, class conflict — Conflict theory (Marx, Dahrendorf, C. ‌​‍Wright Mills): society shaped by competition for scarce resources; dominant groups maintain power.

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Social harmony

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Face-to-face interaction

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Cultural symbols

Question 6

A client frequently experiences sudden, intense episodes of fear accompanied by palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling of impending doom, even in non-threatening situations. These episodes are characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

C. Panic Disorder — Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks, which are abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort that reach a peak within minutes and are accompanied by physical and cognitive symptoms. Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves persistent and excessive worry, while Social Anxiety Disorder is fear of social situations. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder involves obsessions and compulsions.

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A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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B. Social Anxiety Disorder

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D. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Question 7

Which type of learning best explains a child developing a fear of needles after a painful injection during a hospital visit?

Accepted Answer

B. Classical conditioning — Classical conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus (the needle) with an unconditioned stimulus (the pain of injection) to elicit a conditioned response (fear). Operant conditioning involves learning through rewards and punishments, observational learning through imitation, and cognitive learning through problem-solving, none of which primarily describe this direct stimulus-response association.

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A. Operant conditioning

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C. Observational learning

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D. Cognitive learning

Question 8

Human Rights Day is:

Accepted Answer

10 December — 10 December commemorates UDHR adoption (1948). Human Rights Day celebrated globally.

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26 January

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24 October

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8 March

Question 9

√2 approximately:

Accepted Answer

1.414 — 1.414.

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1.732

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2

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1.5

Question 10

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project has been a flagship initiative of the state government. Beyond providing high-speed internet connectivity, what is a key socio-economic objective KFON aims to achieve?

Accepted Answer

C. To bridge the digital divide by providing free internet access to economically backward households and government offices. — KFON's primary socio-economic objective is to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to high-speed internet. This includes providing free internet connections to economically backward families and government institutions, thereby promoting digital inclusion and e-governance. While other options relate to digital infrastructure or literacy, they do not capture the core socio-economic impact of KFON as effectively as bridging the digital divide for all.

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A. To establish a new state-owned mobile network provider, competing with private telecom operators.

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B. To ensure digital literacy for all citizens by distributing free tablets and laptops.

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D. To develop advanced cybersecurity infrastructure exclusively for state government departments.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #712