LDC Mixed Practice Test #14

Question 1

A teacher in a government school in Kerala wants to utilize advanced technology for delivering lessons, access digital learning resources, and participate in professional development programs focused on ICT integration. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would be most relevant for this teacher's needs?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency responsible for implementing ICT initiatives in schools, providing Hi-Tech classrooms, digital resources, and extensive teacher training in ICT. Pravesanolsavam is a school reopening festival, the General Education Protection Mission is a broader initiative for overall school quality, and the School Sanitation Drive focuses on hygiene, none directly catering to the teacher's specific technology and professional development needs.

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A. Pravesanolsavam

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B. General Education Protection Mission

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D. School Sanitation Drive

Question 2

What is the correct sequence of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in management?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Physiological → Safety → Social → Esteem → Self-actualisation — Lower needs must be met before higher. ‌​‍Used in motivation theories. Herzberg's two-factor theory builds on this.

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Only safety

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Only financial

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Random

Question 3

The Preamble of Indian Constitution declares India as:‌​‍

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Secular (added by 42nd Amendment 1976) — 'Secular' explicitly added to Preamble by 42nd Amendment. ‌​‍Courts held India was secular even before that amendment.

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Theocratic

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Atheist

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Only Hindu

Question 4

One of the significant components of India's 1991 economic reforms was 'Globalization'. Which of the following measures best exemplifies the government's approach towards integrating the Indian economy with the global economy under this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging foreign direct investment (FDI) and reducing restrictions on foreign trade. — Globalization, as part of the 1991 reforms, aimed to integrate India's economy with the world. Key measures included significantly reducing import tariffs and quantitative restrictions on imports, thereby opening up the economy to foreign trade. Simultaneously, policies were enacted to actively encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by simplifying approval processes and allowing foreign equity participation in various sectors, making India an attractive destination for global capital. The other options represent policies contrary to the spirit of globalization.

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A. Imposing higher import tariffs to protect domestic industries.

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C. Nationalizing private sector banks and industries to consolidate state control.

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D. Strengthening the 'License Raj' system for industrial approvals.

Question 5

A teacher, as part of an action research project, introduces a new peer-tutoring system to improve student comprehension in science. After implementing this system for two weeks, what should be the *teacher's most critical next step* in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Systematically collecting data on student comprehension and engagement with the new peer-tutoring system. — Following the 'Act' phase (implementing the new system), the most critical next step is the 'Observe' phase. This involves systematically collecting data to determine the impact and effectiveness of the intervention. Drawing conclusions or abandoning the research without data collection would undermine the research process. Sharing findings comes much later, after analysis, reflection, and potential refinement.

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A. Immediately concluding that the system is effective and making it a permanent fixture.

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B. Moving on to research another classroom problem, assuming the first one is resolved.

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D. Presenting the new system at a school-wide faculty meeting to encourage adoption.

Question 6

NCW Chairperson 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vijaya Rahatkar — Vijaya Rahatkar (2024).‌​‍

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Rekha Sharma

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Smriti Irani

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Maneka Gandhi

Question 7

Where did Velakali, Kerala's spectacular martial ritual folk art, take shape?

Accepted Answer

Ambalapuzha — Velakali originated at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple, Alappuzha.

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Vadakara

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Edappally

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Kodungallur

Question 8

Collegium system:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CJI + 4 senior judges recommend — For SC and HC judge appointments.‌​‍

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Bar Council recommends

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President alone decides

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Parliament appoints judges

Question 9

Synonym of PUNGENT:‌​‍

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Sharp — Strong, sharp (smell/taste).‌​‍

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Dull

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Bland

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Mild

Question 10

First Muslim President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three — 3 Muslim Presidents.‌​‍

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APJ Abdul Kalam

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Zakir Hussain

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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

LDC Mixed Practice Test #14