LDC Mixed Practice Test #973

Question 1

Under the National Health Policy 2017, which initiative is prioritized to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?

Accepted Answer

C. Integration of NCD screening and management in the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres — The NHP 2017 emphasizes the integration of NCD screening and management within the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) as a key strategy. Option A is incorrect because Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) primarily covers secondary and tertiary care, not all NCDs. Option B is incorrect as the policy does not mandate standalone NCD clinics in every PHC. Option D is incorrect because no universal NCD insurance scheme is mandated under the policy.

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A. Expansion of Ayushman Bharat to cover all NCDs

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B. Establishment of NCD clinics in every primary health center

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D. Mandatory NCD insurance for all citizens above 30 years

Question 2

Action research cycles are iterative, meaning they involve repeating steps to refine the intervention. Which step follows the analysis of collected data in the cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Revising the plan based on analysis — After analyzing data, the next logical step is to revise the plan based on the findings to improve the intervention. Option A (Implementing the intervention) occurs before data analysis. Option B (Sharing findings) typically happens after revising and implementing the intervention. Option D (Collecting baseline data) is part of the initial problem identification phase.

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A. Implementing the intervention

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B. Sharing findings with stakeholders

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D. Collecting baseline data

Question 3

The Ashoka Chakra (military decoration) is awarded for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bravery in peacetime — Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry award. ‌​‍Param Vir Chakra is for wartime.

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Sports excellence

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Bravery in wartime

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Academic achievement

Question 4

World's largest milk producer:‌​‍

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India — India — White Revolution.‌​‍

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Brazil

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China

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USA

Question 5

Under the 'Aarogyam' scheme of Kerala, which category of patients is primarily covered for free treatment of specified non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

D. Families enrolled under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) — The 'Aarogyam' scheme primarily covers families enrolled under RSBY for free treatment of specified NCDs, including diabetes and hypertension. It is not limited to BPL families alone (A), does not cover all above 40 years (B), nor is it restricted to government employees (C). RSBY beneficiaries are the target group for this scheme.

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A. BPL families only

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B. All Keralites above 40 years of age

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C. Government employees and pensioners

Question 6

Thiruvananthapuram district is bounded on the south by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Thiruvananthapuram district's southern boundary is with Tamil Nadu (specifically Kanyakumari district). ‌​‍Kollam district is to its north.

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Arabian Sea

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam district

Question 7

New BRICS members joined 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE — Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE joined 1 Jan 2024. ‌​‍Saudi Arabia participating but not formally joined. Argentina withdrew.

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Only 3 countries

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Turkey, Iran

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Argentina, Saudi Arabia also

Question 8

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

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A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

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C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

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D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 9

CM Bihar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitish Kumar — Nitish Kumar (JD-U).‌​‍

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Tejashwi

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Upendra

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LJP

Question 10

The file extension for Word documents is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

.docx — .docx = Word. ‌​‍.xlsx = Excel. .pptx = PowerPoint. ‌​‍.pdf = Portable Document Format.

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.xlsx

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.pptx

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.pdf

LDC Mixed Practice Test #973