LDC Mixed Practice Test #863

Question 1

Tag question for 'You like coffee, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

don't you — Positive main verb → negative tag; 'like' uses 'do/does'.‌​‍

Answer

do you

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do not you

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aren't you

Question 2

Factorise: x² − 9:

Accepted Answer

(x−3)(x+3) — Difference of squares: a² − b² = (a−b)(a+b).

Answer

(x−9)(x+9)

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(x−3)²

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(x+3)²

Question 3

State Election Commission conducts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat elections — Panchayat and Municipality elections. ECI does LS and Assembly.‌​‍

Answer

LS elections

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Assembly elections

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Presidential election

Question 4

Nair Service Society was formed in the year:

Accepted Answer

1914 — NSS was founded on 31 October 1914 by Mannathu Padmanabhan.

Answer

1811

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1917

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1918

Question 5

The 'General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money' (1936) was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John Maynard Keynes — Keynes's General Theory founded modern macroeconomics, proposing government intervention during recessions.‌​‍

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Adam Smith

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Milton Friedman

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David Ricardo

Question 6

Which of the following teaching methods is MOST effective for educating a group of elderly patients about chronic disease management?

Accepted Answer

B. Hands-on demonstration and return demonstration — Hands-on demonstration and return demonstration are highly effective for elderly patients as they reinforce learning through practical application and immediate feedback. Options A, C, and D are less interactive and may not cater to the learning needs of older adults.

Answer

A. Lectures with detailed PowerPoint presentations

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C. Providing written pamphlets alone

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D. Assigning complex reading materials

Question 7

A local self-government institution in Kerala is facing challenges related to widespread laterite soil degradation, unregulated quarrying, and an increasing dependence on non-agricultural livelihoods due to declining returns from traditional mixed farming. This institution is most likely situated within which physiographic zone?

Accepted Answer

B. Midlands — The Midlands are predominantly characterized by undulating topography and laterite soils, which are susceptible to degradation and are extensively quarried for construction. This region also sees a mix of traditional farming and cash crops like rubber and cashew, often leading to challenges in sustaining traditional livelihoods, making it distinct from the coastal lowlands or the mountainous high ranges.

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A. Lowlands

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C. High Ranges

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D. Estuarine Zones

Question 8

Row of 50. Raj 10th from right. Position from left?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

41 — In a line of N people, (rank from left) + (rank from right) = N + 1. ‌​‍So position from left = 50 − 10 + 1 = 41.

Answer

39

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42

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40

Question 9

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 evolved from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishakha Judgement — The Act codified the Vishakha Guidelines (Vishakha v State of Rajasthan, 1997).‌​‍

Answer

The State's special provision for women

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Provision for just and humane conditions of work

Answer

Article 15(3)

Question 10

Synonym of INTRICATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complex — Very complicated.‌​‍

Answer

Plain

Answer

Direct

Answer

Simple

LDC Mixed Practice Test #863