LDC Mixed Practice Test #989

Question 1

The Travancore army defeated the Dutch at Colachal in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1741 — Battle of Colachal (31 July 1741) — Marthanda Varma's historic victory over the Dutch VOC.‌​‍

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1721

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1792

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1761

Question 2

Which of the following substances is normally *completely reabsorbed* from the renal tubules back into the bloodstream under healthy physiological conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Glucose — Under normal healthy conditions, glucose is completely reabsorbed from the renal tubules, primarily in the proximal convoluted tubule, back into the bloodstream. Urea and creatinine are waste products that are partially excreted, and while sodium is largely reabsorbed, some is always excreted, making them incorrect choices for complete reabsorption.

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A. Urea

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B. Creatinine

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D. Sodium

Question 3

Religion in Indian Constitution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Secular — no state religion; freedom to profess/practice/propagate (Articles 25-28) — 'Secular' added by 42nd Amendment (1976). ‌​‍Indian secularism: equal respect (sarvadharma sambhava), not strict separation.

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Muslim

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Hindu

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State religion

Question 4

A school in Kerala is planning an event to honor the invaluable contributions of teachers to society. In India, this celebration is primarily observed on September 5th. This particular date was chosen to commemorate:

Accepted Answer

C. The birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned teacher and former President of India. — Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and teacher. He believed that teachers should be the best minds in the country. Options A, B, and D refer to different educational milestones or personalities not directly linked to the observance of Teachers' Day on this specific date.

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A. The day the National Policy on Education was officially unveiled, emphasizing the role of educators.

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B. The passing of Swami Vivekananda, who advocated for value-based education and youth empowerment.

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D. The day when the first formal teacher training college was established in India.

Question 5

Kaumudi Teacher is remembered for:

Accepted Answer

Donating her ornaments to Gandhi at Vadakara — Kaumudi Teacher donated gold bangles/earrings in front of Gandhi and vowed a simple khadi life.

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Leading Vaikom Satyagraha

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Writing Savarna Jatha pamphlets

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Founding a school for Dalits

Question 6

World War II lasted from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1939-1945 — WWII: 1939-1945. Allied vs Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan).‌​‍

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1935-1940

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1937-1943

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1941-1947

Question 7

The most populated district in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram is the most populated district in Kerala (Census 2011).‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

Question 8

Meaning of 'cumbersome':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bulky/awkward to carry — Cumbersome = heavy, unwieldy, troublesome.‌​‍

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Small

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Easy

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Light

Question 9

Vakkom Moulavi was a reformer associated with which community?

Accepted Answer

Muslim — Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi was a Muslim social reformer, educationist, and freedom fighter from Travancore.

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Hindu Ezhava

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Christian

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Buddhist

Question 10

Which gas is evolved when sodium is placed in water?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen (with much heat) — 2Na + 2H₂O → 2NaOH + H₂ ↑ (highly exothermic; often ignites).

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

LDC Mixed Practice Test #989