LDC Mixed Practice Test #839

Question 1

A person who cannot speak is:

Accepted Answer

Dumb / Mute — Dumb/mute = unable to speak; today 'mute' is preferred as 'dumb' has pejorative use.

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Blind

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Deaf

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Lame

Question 2

The term 'BRICS Plus' refers to an expansion of the BRICS economic bloc. Which country was the first to be formally invited to join BRICS as part of this expansion in 2023?

Accepted Answer

D. Iran — In 2023, BRICS announced its first expansion by inviting six countries to join: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Argentina, and the UAE. However, the question asks for the first country formally invited, and among the options, Iran was the first to be publicly announced as part of the BRICS expansion. The other options were also invited but not in the initial announcement order.

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A. Saudi Arabia

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B. Egypt

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C. Ethiopia

Question 3

When administering an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult patient, which site is generally considered the safest and most preferred due to its adequate muscle mass and distance from major nerves and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

D. Ventrogluteal site — The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for most adult IM injections. It offers a large muscle mass, is relatively free of major nerves and blood vessels, and has a thinner layer of subcutaneous tissue compared to the dorsogluteal site, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve damage. The deltoid and vastus lateralis are also used but have smaller muscle mass or are less consistently safe than the ventrogluteal site for larger volumes or certain medications.

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A. Deltoid muscle

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B. Dorsogluteal site

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C. Vastus lateralis muscle

Question 4

Longest river in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 5

INS Vikrant commissioned:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — 2 September 2022 — at Cochin Shipyard.‌​‍

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2021

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2020

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2023

Question 6

'Father of Indian Constitution':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B.R. Ambedkar — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Patel

Question 7

The Constituent Assembly was set up under the recommendation of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cabinet Mission — The Cabinet Mission (1946) recommended the formation of the Constituent Assembly.‌​‍

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Simon Commission

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Cripps Mission

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Mountbatten Plan

Question 8

Synonym of LENIENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mild — Not strict.‌​‍

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Strict

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Harsh

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Severe

Question 9

A Money Bill can be introduced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha only — A Money Bill can ONLY be introduced in Lok Sabha (not Rajya Sabha). ‌​‍The Speaker certifies whether a bill is a Money Bill.

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Either House

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Rajya Sabha only

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Joint Session

Question 10

Capital of Nepal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu — Kathmandu. Currency = Nepalese Rupee.‌​‍

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Thimphu

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Colombo

Answer

Dhaka

LDC Mixed Practice Test #839