LDC Mixed Practice Test #811

Question 1

Which Indian state holds the distinction of being the first to achieve universal primary education and subsequently declare 100% literacy, a significant milestone that inspired educational reforms across the nation?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala — Kerala was the first state in India to achieve 100% literacy, a remarkable feat resulting from sustained public education campaigns and social reforms. This accomplishment set a national benchmark for educational development and inspired similar initiatives in other states like Goa and Tamil Nadu, which also boast high literacy rates but were not the first.

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A. Tamil Nadu

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C. Goa

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D. Himachal Pradesh

Question 2

A teacher observes that one of her students excels in understanding others' emotions, motivations, and desires, and is particularly good at mediating conflicts among peers. According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence is most prominent in this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal Intelligence — Interpersonal Intelligence, as described by Gardner, involves the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. This includes sensing others' moods, feelings, motivations, and intentions, which is evident in the student's ability to understand emotions and mediate conflicts. Intrapersonal intelligence relates to self-understanding, while bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic intelligences relate to physical movement and understanding nature, respectively.

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A. Intrapersonal Intelligence

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B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

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D. Naturalistic Intelligence

Question 3

Two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are:

Accepted Answer

Equal in length — Tangents from an external point are equal.

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Unequal

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Perpendicular

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Always bisect the circle

Question 4

Bekal Fort is in:

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort — largest fort in Kerala, Kasaragod district.

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Kannur

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 5

Which government health insurance scheme was launched in 2018?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana — Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY was launched on 23 September 2018 with ₹5 lakh family cover.‌​‍

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PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

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Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

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PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

Question 6

Who founded 'Advaita Ashram' at Aluva in 1913?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded the Advaita Ashram at Aluva in 1913.

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Chattampi Swami

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Ayya Vaikundar

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Thycaud Ayya

Question 7

The abbreviation 'Dr.' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Doctor — 'Dr.' is the standard abbreviation for Doctor (academic or medical title).

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Driver

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Director

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Daughter

Question 8

The Treaty of Rome (1957) established:‌​‍

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European Economic Community (EEC) — precursor to EU — Signed by 6 countries (France, W. ‌​‍Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Goals: common market, economic integration. ‌​‍Evolved into EU (Maastricht 1993).

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UN

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League of Nations

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NATO

Question 9

Lucknow Airport named:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chaudhary Charan Singh — Chaudhary Charan Singh International.‌​‍

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APJ Kalam

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Atal

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Modi

Question 10

Regular handwashing is considered a cornerstone of personal hygiene and infection control. What is the primary reason for its effectiveness in preventing the spread of diseases?

Accepted Answer

A. It physically removes transient microbes and dirt. — The primary mechanism of handwashing is the mechanical removal of transient microorganisms and dirt from the skin surface through friction and rinsing. It does not sterilize the skin, create a lasting chemical barrier, or aim to kill all resident flora, which are often beneficial.

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B. It sterilizes the skin surface completely.

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C. It creates a protective chemical barrier on the skin.

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D. It kills all resident flora on the hands.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #811