LDC Mixed Practice Test #955

Question 1

Which class of diuretics primarily exerts its effect by inhibiting the Na+/Cl- cotransporter in the distal convoluted tubule?

Accepted Answer

C. Thiazide diuretics — Thiazide diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide, primarily act on the distal convoluted tubule to inhibit the reabsorption of sodium and chloride. Loop diuretics act on the loop of Henle, osmotic diuretics increase osmolarity of filtrate, and potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct.

Answer

A. Loop diuretics

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B. Osmotic diuretics

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D. Potassium-sparing diuretics

Question 2

Sum of first 20 natural numbers is:

Accepted Answer

210 — n(n+1)/2 = 20·21/2 = 210.

Answer

190

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200

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220

Question 3

TCS CEO 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K Krithivasan — Krithivasan from June 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Ramadorai

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Chandra

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Rajesh Gopinathan

Question 4

Total Literacy Campaign (TLC) of Ernakulam in 1990 made it India's first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fully literate district — Ernakulam became India's first fully literate district in 1990 through the Total Literacy Campaign.‌​‍

Answer

Digital district

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Paperless district

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Cashless district

Question 5

Kerala's total geographical area:

Accepted Answer

38,863 sq km — 38,863 sq km (~1.18% of India).

Answer

30,863 sq km

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40,000 sq km

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35,000 sq km

Question 6

Govt Law College TVM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest in Kerala — Oldest.‌​‍

Answer

Closed

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Newest

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Private

Question 7

David worked hard to keep the wolf from the door. Meaning of italicised idiom:

Accepted Answer

to escape from poverty — 'Keep the wolf from the door' = to ward off poverty/hunger.

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to keep dangers away

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to keep dogs away

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to escape from robbers

Question 8

Republic means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elected head of state — Head of state is elected, not hereditary.‌​‍

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Hereditary head

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Oligarchy

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Monarchy

Question 9

Synonym of OBSTINATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stubborn — Stubbornly refusing.‌​‍

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Yielding

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Open

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Flexible

Question 10

A manager is highly praised for their ability to quickly adapt to novel business challenges, generate innovative solutions, and think 'outside the box' to overcome organizational hurdles. Which component of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence is most evident in this manager's capabilities?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential (Creative) intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory includes Experiential (Creative) intelligence, which involves the ability to deal with novelty and automate information processing. The manager's capacity for adapting to new challenges and generating innovative, 'outside the box' solutions directly aligns with this component. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and practical intelligence on adapting to real-world contexts.

Answer

A. Componential (Analytical) intelligence

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C. Contextual (Practical) intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

LDC Mixed Practice Test #955