LDC Mixed Practice Test #726

Question 1

The antonym of 'VOLUNTARY' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Compulsory — Voluntary = done by choice. Compulsory = mandatory, forced.‌​‍

Answer

Optional

Answer

Willing

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Free

Question 2

Hemingway's 'Old Man and the Sea' (Nobel 1954):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cuban fisherman Santiago catches giant marlin — Themes: courage, endurance, defeat with dignity. ‌​‍Iceberg theory of prose (minimal).

Answer

Russian

Answer

Set in USA

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Indian

Question 3

Area of an equilateral triangle of side 'a' is:

Accepted Answer

(√3/4)a² — Area of equilateral triangle = (√3/4)·side².

Answer

a²

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(1/2)a²

Answer

πa²

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Karunya Scheme' launched by the Kerala government?

Accepted Answer

B. Financial assistance for treatment of chronic illnesses like cancer, haemophilia, and kidney failure — The 'Karunya Scheme' specifically provides financial assistance for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, haemophilia, and kidney failure, targeting vulnerable populations. Option A is not exclusive to Karunya, while C and D are unrelated to the scheme's core objectives.

Answer

A. Free distribution of essential medicines to all patients in government hospitals

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C. Subsidized health insurance for farmers

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D. Establishment of new medical colleges in rural areas

Question 5

Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.‌​‍

Answer

1

Answer

20

Answer

5

Question 6

Which schedule relates to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Schedule — Sixth Schedule: administration of tribal areas in NE states through Autonomous District Councils.

Answer

Fifth Schedule

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Tenth Schedule

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Twelfth Schedule

Question 7

K.R. Meera:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Novelist (Aarachar) — Contemporary novelist.‌​‍

Answer

Politician

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Musician

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Actor

Question 8

X is Y's father. Z is Y's only brother. Y is X's:

Accepted Answer

Either son or daughter — Could be either; not given.

Answer

Son

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Daughter

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Grandson

Question 9

Thrissur Pooram is held at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vadakkunnathan Temple — Thrissur Pooram is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.‌​‍

Answer

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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Guruvayur Temple

Answer

Sabarimala

Question 10

Kerala Film Development Corp:

Accepted Answer

KSFDC — KSFDC.

Answer

KFC

Answer

Both

Answer

KFDC

LDC Mixed Practice Test #726