LDC Mixed Practice Test #31

Question 1

Coulomb's law force between two point charges varies as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/r² — F = kq₁q₂/r². ‌​‍k = 1/(4πε₀) = 9 × 10⁹ N·m²/C². Valid in vacuum; medium reduces by dielectric constant.

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1/r³

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1/r

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r

Question 2

The establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937, which later became the University of Kerala, marked a significant milestone in the educational history of the region. Which of the following personalities was the reigning Maharaja of Travancore during its establishment?

Accepted Answer

B. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Travancore and presided over the establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937. This institution laid the foundation for higher education in modern Kerala. The other rulers mentioned were instrumental in other significant developments but did not establish this university.

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A. Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma

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C. Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma

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D. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

Question 3

Priyanka Gandhi — Kerala seat 2024:

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Contested Wayanad 2024 by-election.

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Palakkad

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Kozhikode

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Ernakulam

Question 4

K.G. Balakrishnan — CJI from Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Also President NHRC — All true.

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First Dalit CJI

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First Kerala CJI

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Both

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary purpose of incorporating formative assessment strategies in classroom teaching?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide ongoing feedback to students and adjust instruction to improve learning. — The core purpose of formative assessment is to 'assess for learning.' It focuses on providing timely and specific feedback to students about their progress and allowing teachers to modify their teaching strategies to better meet student needs. Options A, B, and D describe purposes more aligned with summative or norm-referenced assessments, not formative.

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A. To assign final grades at the end of a course.

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B. To compare student performance with a national standard.

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D. To rank students based on their performance for competitive selection.

Question 6

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides up to how many units of free electricity?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

300 units — PM Surya Ghar scheme provides up to 300 units of free electricity per month through rooftop solar panels.‌​‍

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200 units

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500 units

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100 units

Question 7

Veerapandya Kattabomman, who led a revolt against the British, was a poligar of which region?

Accepted Answer

Panchalam Kurichi (Tirunelveli) — Kattabomman was the poligar of Panchalam Kurichi in Tirunelveli.

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Sivagangai

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Madurai

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Ramnad

Question 8

PM Kisan gives:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹6,000/yr — ₹6,000/year in 3 instalments.‌​‍

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₹2,000/yr

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₹4,000/yr

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₹10,000/yr

Question 9

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Sri Chithira Thirunal was declared on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1932 — Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation issued 12 November 1936. ‌​‍Most listed as 1 November 1936 in PSC keys (option A). Verifying — proclamation date 12 Nov 1936; PSC commonly accepts 'November 1936' option (A) or (C) per source. ‌​‍Standard: 1 November 1936 (A).

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1 January 1936

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1 November 1936

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1 October 1936

Question 10

Sachar Committee (2006) reported on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muslim socio-economic conditions — Found Muslims below SC/ST on several indicators. ‌​‍Recommendations: diversity index, equal opportunity commission.

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Tribals

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Dalits

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Women

LDC Mixed Practice Test #31