LDC Mixed Practice Test #861

Question 1

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), the integrated scheme for school education in Kerala, emphasizes several key areas. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing new residential schools exclusively for gifted students across districts. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an overarching program for school education, aiming for holistic development and inclusive, equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary. While SSK supports various educational needs, establishing *new residential schools exclusively* for gifted students is not a primary objective; its focus is on integrated and inclusive education for all children within the existing school structure and improving overall quality.

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A. Providing quality education to all children from pre-school to senior secondary level.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development from elementary to secondary stages.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive classroom environments for all learners.

Question 2

Vaccination primarily works by stimulating the body to produce which of the following, providing active immunity against a specific pathogen?

Accepted Answer

D. Antibodies — Vaccination introduces a weakened or inactivated form of a pathogen (or its antigens) into the body. This exposure stimulates the immune system to produce specific antibodies and memory cells without causing the disease. These antibodies then provide active immunity by recognizing and neutralizing the actual pathogen if encountered in the future. Antigens are the substances that trigger the immune response, not the product of the response itself.

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A. Histamines

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B. Cytokines

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C. Antigens

Question 3

Kerala Municipality Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1994 — Kerala Municipality Act 1994.‌​‍

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1990

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2000

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2010

Question 4

SmartCity Kochi SEZ partner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dubai — Dubai-based TECOM partnership.‌​‍

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Singapore

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UK

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Israel

Question 5

Dimensional analysis CANNOT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Derive constants' numerical values — Dimensionless constants (like ½ in ½mv²) cannot be determined by dimensional analysis.‌​‍

Answer

Find dimensional formulas

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Check equations

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Convert units

Question 6

Grignard reagent:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CH₃MgBr (organomagnesium halide) — RMgX + carbonyl compounds → alcohols after acidic workup. ‌​‍Discovered 1900; Nobel 1912.

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NaOH

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Only alcohol

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RCOOH

Question 7

The 61st Amendment (1988) reduced the voting age from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 to 18 — 61st Amendment lowered voting age from 21 to 18, expanding the electorate significantly.‌​‍

Answer

25 to 21

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18 to 16

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21 to 19

Question 8

Maximum Council of Ministers size:

Accepted Answer

15% — 15% of LS strength (91st Amendment).

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10%

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20%

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25%

Question 9

Synonym of ENERVATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weaken — Weaken.‌​‍

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Strengthen

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Help

Answer

Excite

Question 10

The Constituent Assembly of India first met on:

Accepted Answer

9 December 1946 — Sachchidananda Sinha presided (pro tem); Rajendra Prasad elected permanent president. Constitution adopted 26 Nov 1949; effective 26 Jan 1950.

Answer

26 January 1950

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15 August 1947

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26 November 1949

LDC Mixed Practice Test #861