LDC Mixed Practice Test #744

Question 1

Synonym of PETULANT:

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Irritable — Childishly sulky.

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Cheerful

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Calm

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Kind

Question 2

Analogy: Lion : Jungle :: Fish : ?

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Water — Natural habitat.

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Sea

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Aquarium

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River

Question 3

OMR exam introduction:‌​‍

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Yes — Most written exams are OMR.‌​‍

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Only some

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Partial

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No

Question 4

In the context of democratic decentralisation in Kerala, which of the following best describes the most distinctive feature of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in 1996?

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B. Direct and extensive participation of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on direct citizen participation. Its most distinctive feature was the active involvement of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans, thereby democratizing the planning process from the grassroots. While financial devolution (Option A) was a crucial enabling factor, it was the participatory planning process that truly defined the uniqueness of the PPC. Option C describes institutional reforms mandated by constitutional amendments, not the spe

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A. The mandatory reservation of 40% of the state's plan funds for local self-government institutions (LSGIs).

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C. The establishment of independent State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to oversee local body elections and finances.

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D. The complete autonomy granted to LSGIs in revenue generation and allocation without state government oversight.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala that indirectly supports public health outcomes?

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C. Promoting women-led micro-enterprises to improve household income and nutrition — 'Kudumbashree' focuses on poverty alleviation through women-led self-help groups (SHGs), which indirectly improves public health by enhancing household income and nutrition security. It does not directly provide surgical interventions (A), ensure food security through community kitchens (B), or distribute free generic medicines (D).

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A. Providing free surgical interventions for cardiac diseases

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B. Ensuring food security through community kitchens in all panchayats

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D. Distributing free generic medicines through primary health centers

Question 6

Synonym of REMUNERATION:

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Payment — Payment for work.

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Debt

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Loss

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Fine

Question 7

Synonym of 'happy':

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Joyful — Happy = joyful, cheerful, content, glad.

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Sad

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Angry

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Tired

Question 8

A book which tells the life of another person is called a:

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Biography — Biography: about someone by another. Autobiography: written by the subject.

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Autobiography

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Diary

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Journal

Question 9

Which of the following was the first university established in Kerala?

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A. University of Kerala — The University of Kerala, established in 1937, was the first university in the state. It was initially known as the University of Travancore. The University of Calicut (1968), Mahatma Gandhi University (1983), and Kerala Agricultural University (1972) were established later.

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B. University of Calicut

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C. Mahatma Gandhi University

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D. Kerala Agricultural University

Question 10

PSLV stands for:‌​‍

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Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle — PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is ISRO's workhorse rocket — most reliable.‌​‍

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Payload Satellite Launch Vehicle

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Primary Space Launch Vehicle

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Permanent Satellite Launch Vehicle

LDC Mixed Practice Test #744