LDC Mixed Practice Test #914

Question 1

Antonym of QUICK:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slow — Quick ↔ slow.‌​‍

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Fast

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Hasty

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Rapid

Question 2

Largest island in Caribbean:

Accepted Answer

Cuba — Cuba.

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Haiti

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Puerto Rico

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Jamaica

Question 3

Series: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EV — Forward/reverse alphabet pairs.‌​‍

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FV

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EZ

Answer

EW

Question 4

In the Indian parliamentary system, the Prime Minister plays a pivotal role in the functioning of the government. Which of the following statements correctly reflects a constitutional aspect of the Prime Minister's position concerning the Council of Ministers and the President?

Accepted Answer

B. The resignation of the Prime Minister automatically entails the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. — The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. The resignation or death of the Prime Minister automatically leads to the dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers, as they cannot function without their head, embodying the principle of collective responsibility. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the constitutional roles and powers of the Prime Minister, President, and Speaker respectively.

Answer

A. The Prime Minister has the exclusive power to allocate portfolios to ministers, and the President has no discretion in this matter.

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C. The Prime Minister is constitutionally bound to consult the President before recommending the dismissal of any minister.

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D. The Prime Minister acts as the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha and guides its legislative agenda.

Question 5

Kerala Budget presented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Finance Minister — FM presents state budget.‌​‍

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Governor

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CM

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President

Question 6

The Gram Sabha consists of:

Accepted Answer

All registered voters of the village — Gram Sabha is the assembly of all adult registered voters in the village.

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Elected panchayat members

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Only village elders

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Government officials

Question 7

Who among the following served as the first Union Minister of Education in independent India, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's educational policies and establishing key institutions like the IITs and UGC?

Accepted Answer

B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1958, and was instrumental in shaping the post-independence educational landscape. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President and later President, while Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President and C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India.

Answer

A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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D. C. Rajagopalachari

Question 8

A woman visits the family planning clinic requesting a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). She is 35 years old, has two children, and has a history of heavy menstrual bleeding with anemia. Which of the following contraceptive methods would be MOST suitable for her?

Accepted Answer

B. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). — The LNG-IUS (e.g., Mirena) is particularly suitable for women with heavy menstrual bleeding as it reduces menstrual blood loss by up to 90%. While Cu-IUD does not affect menstrual bleeding, it may exacerbate it. The implant and DMPA can cause irregular bleeding, making them less ideal for this woman.

Answer

A. Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD).

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C. Contraceptive implant (etonogestrel).

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D. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection.

Question 9

COVID-19 vaccines in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three and more — Covaxin, Covishield, Sputnik V, Corbevax, etc.‌​‍

Answer

Covaxin, Covishield

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Only Covaxin

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Sputnik also

Question 10

Mount Kilimanjaro is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Africa — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) is in Tanzania, Africa — the highest peak in Africa.‌​‍

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South America

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Europe

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Asia

LDC Mixed Practice Test #914