LDC Mixed Practice Test #999

Question 1

Which statement correctly distinguishes between a phrase and a clause?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Phrase has no verb; clause has subject and verb — Main clause stands alone; subordinate doesn't. ‌​‍Phrase types: noun, adjective, adverb, prepositional, participial.

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Both must have verb

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Only clause

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Same

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — The Aruvippuram Prathishta (1888) was a landmark act defying caste monopoly on temple rituals.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 3

Chandrika (newspaper):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IUML — Muslim League newspaper.‌​‍

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BJP

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Congress

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CPI

Question 4

Types of sentences by structure:

Accepted Answer

Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex — Simple: one independent clause. Compound: two independent (and, but). Complex: one main + subordinate. Compound-complex: mix.

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Only one

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Only simple

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Random

Question 5

Find the odd one: murmur, whisper, mutter, martyr

Accepted Answer

martyr — murmur/whisper/mutter relate to speaking softly; martyr is unrelated.

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murmur

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whisper

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mutter

Question 6

Janmabhumi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BJP/RSS — RSS-aligned.‌​‍

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Congress

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CPI

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IUML

Question 7

Nipah outbreak 2023:

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode, September 2023.

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

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TVM

Question 8

'In the long run' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eventually — Over a long period; eventually.‌​‍

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Running

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Finally

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Never

Question 9

The 'laterite soil' found in Kerala is primarily associated with which of the following climatic characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A. High rainfall with leaching of silica — Laterite soil forms due to intense leaching of silica in high-rainfall tropical climates, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process is prominent in Kerala's humid climate, making high rainfall the key factor.

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B. Low rainfall with high evaporation

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C. Moderate rainfall with balanced mineral retention

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D. Arid conditions with minimal weathering

Question 10

Ctrl + A does:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Select All — Ctrl+A = Select All content in the document/spreadsheet.‌​‍

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Add row

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Align text

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LDC Mixed Practice Test #999