LDC Mixed Practice Test #731

Question 1

Kepler's second law (equal areas in equal times) implies conservation of:

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum — Equal area rate means dA/dt = L/(2m) = constant, so L conserved (central force).

Answer

Energy

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Linear momentum

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Mass

Question 2

Which Kerala art form was recognised by UNESCO as 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam — Koodiyattam was proclaimed in 2001; it is the world's oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre.‌​‍

Answer

Ottamthullal

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Kathakali

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Padayani

Question 3

The word 'Communication' is derived from which language?

Accepted Answer

Latin — From Latin 'communicare' meaning 'to share'.

Answer

Persian

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English

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Arabic

Question 4

Chandrayaan-3 landing date:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 Aug 2023 — 23 August 2023 — soft landing near lunar south pole.‌​‍

Answer

24 Aug 2023

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22 Aug 2023

Answer

14 Jul 2023

Question 5

Which constituency in Kerala did Rahul Gandhi represent?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad (till 2024).

Answer

Palakkad

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

Question 6

The largest district in Kerala by area is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki is the largest district in Kerala by area (~4,479 sq km). ‌​‍It is also home to the Idukki Arch Dam and Anamudi peak.

Answer

Kannur

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

Question 7

Synonym of CANDID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frank/Honest — Candid = straightforward.‌​‍

Answer

Sweet

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Hidden

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Decorated

Question 8

A tall, slender individual with a strong desire for cold drinks, burning pains that are ameliorated by cold applications, and a tendency to haemorrhage (e.g., nosebleeds) is afraid of thunderstorms. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Phosphorus — Phosphorus individuals are typically tall and slender, desire cold drinks, experience burning pains relieved by cold, have a haemorrhagic tendency, and are very sensitive, especially to thunderstorms. Arsenicum album has burning pains but desires warmth and is restless. Sulphur is warm-blooded and worse by heat, and Sanguinaria is known for right-sided headaches and burning palms/soles.

Answer

A. Arsenicum album

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C. Sulphur

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D. Sanguinaria

Question 9

NSA office under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PMO — Prime Minister's Office.‌​‍

Answer

Home

Answer

MEA

Answer

Defence

Question 10

The festival 'Thrissur Pooram' was started by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (Raja Rama Varma) of Cochin reorganised Thrissur Pooram in 1798.

Answer

Marthanda Varma

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Tipu Sultan

Answer

Dharma Raja

LDC Mixed Practice Test #731