LDC Mixed Practice Test #934

Question 1

Azad Hind Fauj women wing:

Accepted Answer

Rani of Jhansi Regiment — Led by Capt. Lakshmi Sehgal.

Answer

Durga Dal

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Mahila Sena

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Swaraj Dal

Question 2

Which statement about the impact of the French Revolution is WRONG?

Accepted Answer

Little improvement in the condition of middle class — The French Revolution greatly expanded middle-class political and economic rights.

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End of autocratic rule of Bourbon Kings

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Decline in the supremacy of the Church

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Declaration of Human Rights

Question 3

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its distinctive approach to progress. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a core characteristic that differentiates it from conventional growth-centric development models?

Accepted Answer

B. The achievement of high human development indicators, such as literacy and life expectancy, despite relatively lower per capita incomes. — The Kerala Model is unique for achieving high social indicators like literacy, health, and low infant mortality, comparable to developed nations, while maintaining a moderate economic growth rate and relatively lower per capita income. This contrasts with models that assume economic growth must precede social development. Options A, C, and D describe elements more typical of conventional or neoliberal development strategies, or aspects not central to the initial defining features of the Kerala Model.

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A. Its primary reliance on robust industrial growth and export-led strategies to generate wealth for social programs.

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C. A strong emphasis on private sector investment and market liberalization as the main drivers of social sector improvement.

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D. Its historical success in attracting significant foreign direct investment (FDI) into high-tech manufacturing sectors.

Question 4

Sodium (Na+) is a crucial electrolyte in the human body. What is its primary role in maintaining cellular function and fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

C. Maintaining osmotic pressure and nerve impulse transmission. — Sodium is the primary extracellular cation and plays a critical role in maintaining osmotic pressure and fluid balance between cells and their surroundings. It is also essential for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction. Oxygen transport is primarily by hemoglobin, blood clotting by platelets and coagulation factors, and genetic information storage by nucleic acids.

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A. Facilitating oxygen transport.

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B. Regulating blood clotting.

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D. Storing genetic information.

Question 5

Euler's number e:

Accepted Answer

~2.71828 — ~2.71828.

Answer

~3.14

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~1.618

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~1.414

Question 6

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Accepted Answer

42 — Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 30+12 = 42.

Answer

40

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36

Answer

38

Question 7

NHRC Chairperson qualification:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Former CJI — Must be a former Chief Justice of India (or SC judge after 2019 amendment).‌​‍

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Former SC judge

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Not defined

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Any retired judge

Question 8

K.S.E.B. (Kerala State Electricity Board) was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — KSEB constituted on 7 March 1957.‌​‍

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1956

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1959

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1958

Question 9

Maternity Benefit Act amended:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — 2017 — increased leave to 26 weeks.‌​‍

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2018

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2022

Answer

2020

Question 10

Constitution Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 November — 26 November = Constitution Day (adopted in 1949). ‌​‍26 January = Republic Day (came into effect 1950).

Answer

26 January

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15 August

Answer

2 October

LDC Mixed Practice Test #934