LDC Mixed Practice Test #48

Question 1

Reported speech: 'Which country do you come from?' said Ram.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ram asked which country I came from — Reported question: pronoun shift (you→I), tense back-shift (do come → came).‌​‍

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Ram asked which country you came from

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Ram asked which country are you coming from

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Ram asked which country I am coming from

Question 2

The India Against Corruption movement (2011) centred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jan Lokpal Bill — Anna Hazare led 2011 movement demanding Jan Lokpal Bill. ‌​‍Led to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013. AAP party (Arvind Kejriwal) emerged from this.

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Aadhaar

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MGNREGA

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Right to Education

Question 3

A teacher notices that students are frequently off-task and disruptive during independent work time. Which strategy would be most effective in preventing this behavior proactively?

Accepted Answer

B. Walking around the classroom, providing individual feedback, and actively monitoring. — Active monitoring through proximity control, combined with providing individual feedback, is a highly effective proactive strategy to keep students engaged and on task during independent work. Threatening extra homework (A) is punitive and can decrease motivation. Allowing phone use (C) is distracting. Assigning a peer monitor (D) shifts responsibility and can cause resentment or create an uncomfortable dynamic.

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A. Threatening to give extra homework if students don't stay on task.

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C. Allowing students to use their phones quietly for a short break.

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D. Assigning a peer to monitor and report misbehavior to the teacher.

Question 4

Synonym of DILIGENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hardworking — Diligent = hardworking.‌​‍

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Careless

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Lazy

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Tardy

Question 5

Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, exerts its therapeutic effect in erectile dysfunction by:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) — Sildenafil is a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5), an enzyme responsible for the degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in the corpus cavernosum. By inhibiting PDE5, sildenafil increases cGMP levels, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and enhanced blood flow into the penis, facilitating an erection in response to sexual stimulation. While nitric oxide is involved, sildenafil doesn't directly increase its release or activate guanylyl cyclase; rather, it amplifies the effects of existing nitric oxide.

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A. Blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors

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C. Increasing the release of nitric oxide directly

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D. Activating guanylyl cyclase

Question 6

First tribal woman President:

Accepted Answer

Droupadi Murmu — Droupadi Murmu (2022).

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Kalpana Chawla

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Pratibha Patil

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Sonia Gandhi

Question 7

Soliloquy in drama:

Accepted Answer

Character speaks thoughts aloud alone on stage — Reveals inner state. 'To be or not to be'. Aside: brief remark to audience, other characters don't hear.

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Dialogue

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Song

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Exit line

Question 8

What is the focus of the KAVAL PLUS scheme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Provide protective services to children at risk — Kerala's KAVAL PLUS scheme provides protective services to children at risk of abuse or neglect.‌​‍

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Improve children's educational outcomes

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Provide financial aid to underprivileged children

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Reduce school dropout rates among children

Question 9

CM Odisha 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohan Charan Majhi — BJP's Majhi — ended 24-year Patnaik era.‌​‍

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Naveen Patnaik

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VK Pandian

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Other

Question 10

Art 45 (original) deals with:

Accepted Answer

Early childhood care till 6 — After 86th Amendment — early childhood care till 6.

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Free education till 14

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Higher education

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Technical education

LDC Mixed Practice Test #48