LDC Mixed Practice Test #2

Question 1

During a job interview, an applicant is presented with a hypothetical scenario involving a sudden change in company policy that impacts client relations. The applicant immediately proposes several practical solutions to mitigate client dissatisfaction and suggests ways to adapt the company's communication strategy. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence is primarily demonstrated by this applicant?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence — Contextual intelligence, also known as practical intelligence, involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select real-world environments. The applicant's immediate practical solutions and adaptability to a challenging business scenario directly showcase this 'street smarts' aspect. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, while experiential intelligence deals with novelty and generating new ideas, and abstract intelligence is not one of Sternberg's three primary types.

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A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence

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D. Abstract Intelligence

Question 2

Number of rivers in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — 44 rivers (41 west-flowing + 3 east-flowing).‌​‍

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41

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34

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50

Question 3

Gondwana rocks in India:

Accepted Answer

Coal beds — Main coal reserves.

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Granite

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Basalt

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Sandstone only

Question 4

Who wrote the first biography of Sree Narayana Guru?

Accepted Answer

Murkothu Kumaran — Murkothu Kumaran's biography of Sree Narayana Guru was the first.

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Moorkoth Ramunni

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Kumaranasan

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Dr. Palpu

Question 5

A Kerala PSC HSA observes that students often struggle with understanding the historical and cultural contexts of Malayalam literature. Which pedagogical approach would best address this issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting field trips to literary landmarks and organizing author talks — Field trips and author interactions provide immersive learning experiences that connect literature to its historical and cultural roots, making the subject more relatable. Option A delays contextual learning, Option C lacks engagement, and Option D overlooks the human element of literature, reducing it to mere linguistic analysis.

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A. Introducing literature only after mastering advanced grammar rules

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C. Assigning additional textbook readings without contextual discussion

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D. Focusing exclusively on linguistic analysis of texts

Question 6

Which curriculum framework emphasizes the integration of 'Art Integrated Learning' as a pedagogical tool?

Accepted Answer

A. NCF 2005 — NCF 2005 introduced 'Art Integrated Learning' to make education holistic and engaging. NCFTE 2009 focuses on teacher education, NEP 2020 on broader reforms, and RTE Act 2009 on access to education—none explicitly mention art integration.

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B. NCFTE 2009

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C. NEP 2020

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D. RTE Act 2009

Question 7

A small, isolated population of a rare species of fish in a freshwater lake undergoes a severe reduction in numbers due to a sudden drought, leading to a bottleneck effect. Which of the following long-term consequences is most likely to be observed in the genetic makeup of this population?

Accepted Answer

C. Reduced genetic variation and an increased susceptibility to diseases or environmental shifts. — The correct answer is C. A bottleneck effect, caused by a drastic reduction in population size, leads to a significant loss of genetic diversity because only a small, non-representative sample of the original gene pool survives. This reduced genetic variation makes the population more vulnerable to diseases, environmental changes, and less adaptable to future challenges. Option A is incorrect as genetic diversity is reduced. Option B is incorrect as mutations are random and a bottleneck doesn't inherently increase beneficial mutation rates or lead to rapid speciation. Option D describes natura

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A. Increased genetic diversity and enhanced adaptability to future environmental changes.

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B. A significant increase in the rate of beneficial mutations, leading to rapid speciation.

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D. A consistent and directional shift in allele frequencies driven primarily by natural selection.

Question 8

Objectives Resolution moved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru (Dec 1946) — basis of Preamble.‌​‍

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Patel

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Ambedkar

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Rajaji

Question 9

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition Act) was enacted by the parliament in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1986 — Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986.‌​‍

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1983

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1981

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1985

Question 10

Maximum/minimum of function at critical points where:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

f'(x) = 0 or undefined — Second derivative test: f''(c) > 0 min; < 0 max; = 0 inconclusive.‌​‍

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f''(x) = 0

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f(x) = 0

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Always at endpoints

LDC Mixed Practice Test #2