LDC Mixed Practice Test #6

Question 1

Vazhachal Forest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Near Athirappilly.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Idukki

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Palakkad

Question 2

Who was the first Vice-President of India to become President?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan — S. Radhakrishnan was VP (1952-1962), then President (1962-1967). His birthday (Sep 5) is Teachers' Day.

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Zakir Hussain

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V. V. Giri

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Rajendra Prasad

Question 3

Communal riots trigger:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mix of religious, political, economic, rumour factors — Partition riots 1947. ‌​‍Babri Masjid demolition (1992) and aftermath. Gujarat 2002. ‌​‍Delhi 2020. Sachar Committee (2006) on Muslim conditions.

Answer

Random

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Climate

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Economic alone

Question 4

100, 50, 25, 12.5, ?

Accepted Answer

6.25 — Each ÷ 2. 12.5 ÷ 2 = 6.25.

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5

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6

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7.5

Question 5

In action research, which method is most appropriate for collecting qualitative data about students' attitudes toward a new teaching strategy?

Accepted Answer

C. Focus group discussions with students — Focus group discussions are ideal for gathering qualitative data about attitudes and perceptions. Option A (Standardized tests) measure quantitative outcomes, not attitudes. Option B (Observations) provide behavioral data, not direct attitudinal feedback. Option D (Pre- and post-tests) are used for quantitative performance assessment, not qualitative insights.

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A. Standardized achievement tests

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B. Structured classroom observations

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D. Pre- and post-tests comparing scores

Question 6

Choose the correctly spelt word:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Occurrence — The correct spelling is 'Occurrence' — double 'c', double 'r', ending in '-ence'.‌​‍

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Occurence

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Occurance

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Occurrance

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring availability of 1 doctor per 500 population by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes universal health coverage and equity but does not mandate a specific doctor-population ratio like '1 doctor per 500 population.' This is a distracting option as it aligns with earlier drafts or state policies but is not a formal NHP 2017 objective. The other options reflect core themes of the policy.

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A. Achieving the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages

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C. Promoting preventive and promotive healthcare in the population

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D. Reducing infant and under-five mortality to single-digit by 2030

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places a strong emphasis on multilingualism and the power of language. Which of the following best reflects NEP 2020's stance on the medium of instruction, particularly in the foundational stages?

Accepted Answer

B. Wherever possible, the medium of instruction till at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother-tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for using the home language/mother-tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction, especially in the Foundational Stage and preferably up to Grade 8, as it promotes better learning outcomes. Options A, C, and D contradict this central tenet of NEP 2020, which prioritizes multilingualism and learning in one's mother tongue for cognitive development.

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A. English should be the sole medium of instruction from the Foundational Stage to ensure global competitiveness.

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C. Sanskrit must be the primary medium of instruction across all stages of school education due to its cultural significance.

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D. Students must choose one of the three official languages of India as their medium of instruction from Grade 1.

Question 9

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves and its rock art in Wayanad?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fawcett — F. Fawcett, a British police superintendent, documented Edakkal in 1890.‌​‍

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William Logan

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Babington

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Robert Bruce Foote

Question 10

The 'Queen of Spices' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cardamom — Cardamom = Queen of Spices. Pepper = King of Spices.‌​‍

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Pepper

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Cinnamon

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Clove

LDC Mixed Practice Test #6