LDC Mixed Practice Test #813

Question 1

22 January 2016 is Friday. Find day on 20 August 2016.

Accepted Answer

Saturday — Days from 22 Jan to 20 Aug: 9 (Jan) + 29 (Feb leap) + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 20 = 211 days. 211 mod 7 = 1. Friday + 1 = Saturday.

Answer

Friday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Question 2

The primary function of the epiglottis during swallowing is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Prevent food from entering the trachea. — The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue that closes over the opening of the larynx (trachea) during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract. It does not primarily direct food into the esophagus (that's the pharynx's role), initiate the gag reflex, or facilitate air passage during swallowing.

Answer

A. Direct food into the esophagus.

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C. Initiate the gag reflex.

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D. Facilitate air passage into the larynx.

Question 3

Minimum age for President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35 — 35 years — Article 58.‌​‍

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40

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45

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30

Question 4

One word: Accepted as self-evident:

Accepted Answer

Axiom — Axiom.

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Theorem

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Hypothesis

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Paradigm

Question 5

Kerala's eastern rivers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Cauvery tributaries.‌​‍

Answer

Periyar

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Chaliyar

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Pamba

Question 6

During a psychological assessment, a candidate is presented with several novel, ill-defined problems and asked to generate innovative and imaginative solutions, rather than recalling established facts or following predefined algorithms. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is primarily being assessed in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Intelligence — Sternberg's Experiential Intelligence (also known as creative intelligence) deals with an individual's ability to cope with novel situations and to generate new ideas. The assessment focuses on generating innovative solutions to ill-defined problems, which directly aligns with the definition of experiential intelligence. Componential intelligence involves analytical thinking and problem-solving using existing knowledge, while contextual intelligence relates to practical application in real-world environments.

Answer

A. Componential Intelligence

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C. Contextual Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 7

Cannot be read:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Illegible — Illegible = cannot be read.‌​‍

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Inaudible

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Invisible

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Indelible

Question 8

Kerala FACT (fertilizer):

Accepted Answer

Travancore headquartered — Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore, Udyogamandal.

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Bihar

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UP

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Gujarat

Question 9

Indirect form of: 'Do you like comics?' she asked me.

Accepted Answer

She asked me whether I liked comics — Yes/no question → 'whether/if' + back-shifted tense (like → liked).

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She asked me whether I like comics

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She asked me whether I have liked comics

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She asked me did I like comics

Question 10

One word: Detailed personal recollection:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Memoir — Memoir.‌​‍

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Diary

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Journal

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Chronicle

LDC Mixed Practice Test #813