LDC Mixed Practice Test #829

Question 1

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi founded which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani (1905); later edited by Ramakrishna Pillai.

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Mathrubhumi

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Manorama

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Deepika

Question 2

The Right to Constitutional Remedies, described by Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, is enshrined in:

Accepted Answer

Article 32 — Article 32 empowers citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights.

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Article 14

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Article 19

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Article 21

Question 3

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:

Accepted Answer

South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.

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Coorg

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South Canara

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Madras Presidency

Question 4

Which of the following amino acids is a common precursor for the biosynthesis of many indole alkaloids, such as those found in *Rauwolfia serpentina* (e.g., Reserpine)?

Accepted Answer

B. Tryptophan — Tryptophan is the direct precursor for the biosynthesis of indole alkaloids, including many important compounds like reserpine and vinca alkaloids. Tyrosine and Phenylalanine are precursors for isoquinoline and other aromatic alkaloids, while Ornithine is a precursor for tropane alkaloids.

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A. Tyrosine

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C. Phenylalanine

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D. Ornithine

Question 5

A vote of no-confidence can be moved in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha only — A no-confidence motion can only be moved in Lok Sabha. ‌​‍The Council of Ministers is responsible to LS, not RS.

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Rajya Sabha only

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Both Houses

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State Assembly only

Question 6

Name the newly appointed chairman of ISRO (Apr 2016):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar — Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar was ISRO Chairman from January 2015 to January 2018.‌​‍

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Sankar Aggarwal

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G. Madhavan Nair

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M.T. Thambidurai

Question 7

First railway line in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beypore-Tirur 1861 — Beypore to Tirur 1861.‌​‍

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Kochi-Madras

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Kollam-TVM

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Palakkad-Shoranur

Question 8

Which of the following best describes Spearman's concept of 'g factor' in intelligence theory?

Accepted Answer

B. There is a single general intelligence factor that influences all cognitive tasks. — Spearman proposed the 'g factor' as a general intelligence that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks. Option B correctly reflects this idea. Option A describes Gardner's theory, while options C and D are unrelated to Spearman's model.

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A. Intelligence is composed of multiple independent abilities, each with equal importance.

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C. Intelligence is determined primarily by environmental factors rather than innate ability.

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D. Intelligence is a fixed trait that cannot be improved through education or training.

Question 9

Synonym of FELICITOUS:

Accepted Answer

Apt — Well-chosen; apt.

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Unlucky

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Clumsy

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Wrong

Question 10

Who wrote the famous book 'A Short History of the Peasant Movement' in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Achutha Menon — C. Achutha Menon authored the work on Kerala peasant movements.

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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P.K. Vasudevan Nair

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

LDC Mixed Practice Test #829