LDC Mixed Practice Test #35

Question 1

Community Organisation (CO) method goals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Enable community to identify needs, mobilise resources, address collective issues — Murray Ross. ‌​‍Models: locality development (Rothman), social planning, social action. Saul Alinsky's radical tradition.

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Division

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Profit

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Individual only

Question 2

Who started the literary organisation called Vidya Poshini?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan — Sahodaran Ayyappan founded Vidya Poshini Sabha.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Ayyankali

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C. Krishnan

Question 3

Who is a member of the Selection Committee for the Chief Information Commissioner of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha — RTI Act: Selection Committee = PM + Leader of Opposition in LS + one Union Cabinet Minister nominated by PM.‌​‍

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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Vice President of India

Question 4

A 2-year-old toddler frequently says "no" and insists on doing things independently, even if they struggle. According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage is this child primarily navigating?

Accepted Answer

B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt — The stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (ages 1-3 years) is characterized by a child's desire for independence and control over their own actions and body, often expressed through saying "no" and striving for self-sufficiency. Trust vs. Mistrust occurs during infancy, Initiative vs. Guilt during the preschool years, and Industry vs. Inferiority during school age.

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A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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C. Initiative vs. Guilt

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D. Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 5

Change to passive voice: Did the blast terrify the children?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Were the children terrified by the blast? — Past simple interrogative passive: Were + object + V3 + by + subject.‌​‍

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Was the children terrified by the blast?

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Were the children terrifying by the blast?

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Was the blast terrified by the children?

Question 6

Which Indian Constitution provision came into effect from 26 November 1949?

Accepted Answer

Citizenship — Citizenship provisions (Arts. 5–11) came into force on 26 Nov 1949; rest of the Constitution on 26 Jan 1950.

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Fundamental Rights

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Directive Principles

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Emergency Provisions

Question 7

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education encompassing pre-school to higher secondary levels. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing free laptops and internet connectivity to all students in government schools. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates schemes like SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education with primary objectives of improving access, equity, quality, and promoting vocational education and inclusive education. While digital initiatives are part of SSK, providing free laptops and internet connectivity to *all* students is not a core primary objective or explicitly stated universal component of the scheme's main mandate, unlike the other options which are central to its design.

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A. Enhancing access to quality education from pre-school to higher secondary levels.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development for all students.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive education for all children, including those with special needs.

Question 8

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is described under which article?

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148 describes the CAG, who audits all government expenditure and is called the 'Guardian of the Public Purse'.

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Article 76

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Article 280

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Article 324

Question 9

Who was the founder of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poikayil Yohannan — Poikayil Yohannan (Sri Kumaragurudevan) founded PRDS in 1909.‌​‍

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Pandit Karuppan

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Chattampi Swami

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Thycaud Ayya

Question 10

World Health Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 April — WHO founding day — 7 April celebrated as World Health Day.‌​‍

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1 May

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10 December

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5 June

LDC Mixed Practice Test #35