LDC Mixed Practice Test #828

Question 1

'Kannimara teak' is one of the world's largest teak tree found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parambikulam — Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Palakkad — Kannimara teak.‌​‍

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Chimmini

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Kottiyoor

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Aaralam

Question 2

The capital of Sri Lanka is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte — Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. ‌​‍Colombo is the commercial capital.

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Colombo

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Kandy

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Galle

Question 3

Unlike the majority of Kerala's rivers that flow westward, the Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar rivers exhibit an eastward flow. This distinct characteristic primarily results from:

Accepted Answer

A. Their origin on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, draining into the larger Cauvery river system. — The Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar are the only three east-flowing rivers in Kerala. They originate on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, unlike most other Kerala rivers which originate on the western slopes. Consequently, they drain into the larger Cauvery river system, which flows eastward towards the Bay of Bengal, making their drainage pattern distinct within the state, not due to geological faults or human intervention.

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B. Ancient geological fault lines redirecting their course against the general topographic slope of the state.

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C. Human intervention through canal systems constructed for irrigation purposes in arid regions.

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D. Their unique characteristic of being fed by subterranean springs that emerge on the eastern side of the Ghats.

Question 4

Synonym of LEVITY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lightness/frivolity — Humor, frivolity.‌​‍

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Seriousness

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Depth

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Weight

Question 5

Arctic circle countries:

Accepted Answer

8 (Russia, Canada, USA, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark(Greenland), Iceland) — Eight nations.

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Only Russia

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5

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3

Question 6

Habeas Corpus writ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Produce the body — 'You may have the body' — against illegal detention.‌​‍

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You are forbidden

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Who authorized

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Quashing order

Question 7

Total districts in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

14 — Kerala has 14 districts.

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12

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13

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15

Question 8

Delhi Art:

Accepted Answer

239AA — Special provisions NCT Delhi.

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239

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239A

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370

Question 9

RTI Act year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — 15 June 2005.‌​‍

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2003

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2007

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2009

Question 10

The primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the human body is to:

Accepted Answer

C. Transport oxygen — Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues throughout the body. White blood cells fight infections, platelets are involved in blood clotting, and plasma cells (a type of B lymphocyte) produce antibodies.

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A. Fight infections

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B. Clot blood

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D. Produce antibodies

LDC Mixed Practice Test #828