LDC Mixed Practice Test #757

Question 1

Kerala Kalamandalam located at:

Accepted Answer

Cheruthuruthy — Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district.

Answer

Thrissur

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Palakkad

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Malappuram

Question 2

Which institution presents the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award instituted by the Government of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Sahitya Akademi — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, is conferred by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. While other options are related to language or culture in Kerala, only the Sahitya Akademi is the designated body for this specific award. The Department of Cultural Affairs oversees various cultural institutions, but the Akademi is the direct awarding body.

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A. Kerala Bhasha Institute

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C. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Question 3

Identify the pioneering woman who became the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from a Western institution, specifically from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1886, paving the way for female physicians in India.

Accepted Answer

C. Anandibai Joshi — Anandibai Joshi holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from a Western institution (Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania). While Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first female graduates and later doctors in India, Anandibai Joshi's achievement was specifically in Western medical education. Savitribai Phule was a pioneer in women's education and the first female teacher, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female lawyer.

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A. Kadambini Ganguly

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B. Savitribai Phule

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 4

Which work won the 'Odakkuzhal Award' to S. Joseph?

Accepted Answer

Manushyanu Oru Aamugham — S. Joseph's poetry collection 'Manushyanu Oru Aamugham' won Odakkuzhal Award.

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Chandranodoppam

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Chakkarappandhal

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Unnikkuttante Lokam

Question 5

Peringalkuthu Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

Answer

Periyar

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Pamba

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Bharathapuzha

Question 6

Berlin Blockade (1948-49) was broken by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Berlin Airlift (US, UK, France flew supplies for 11 months) — USSR blockaded West Berlin (June 1948). ‌​‍Western Allies airlifted 2.3 million tons of supplies. Blockade lifted May 1949.

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Military invasion

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Soviet retreat

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Diplomatic negotiation

Question 7

In Emily Dickinson's poem, hope is compared to:

Accepted Answer

A bird — Hope is 'the thing with feathers / That perches in the soul'.

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A flame

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A river

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A tree

Question 8

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program played a crucial role in achieving universal elementary education. Which of the following was a core objective of SSA's implementation strategy?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure enrollment and retention of all children aged 6-14 in elementary schools. — The core objective of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was the universalization of elementary education, specifically aiming to ensure that all children in the 6-14 age group are enrolled and retained in schools. It focused on access, equity, quality, and bridging gender and social category gaps. Options A, B, and D do not align with the primary goals and scope of SSA.

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A. To establish and manage private aided schools across the state.

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B. To focus exclusively on improving the quality of secondary education.

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D. To develop specialized curriculum for gifted children in urban areas.

Question 9

Which word is a noun?

Accepted Answer

Happiness — Abstract noun from adjective 'happy'.

Answer

Quickly

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Happy

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Running

Question 10

Chandragupta II's court had how many 'Navaratnas' (nine gems)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 legendary navaratnas: Kalidasa, Amarasimha, Dhanvantari, Varahamihira, Vararuchi, Ghatakarpara, Kshapanaka, Shanku, Vetala Bhatta. ‌​‍(Historical accuracy debated.)

Answer

11

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7

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5

LDC Mixed Practice Test #757