LDC Mixed Practice Test #59

Question 1

The Kerala State Film Awards are among the most prestigious film awards in India. Regarding the 'Best Film' category, which of the following is typically a primary criterion for selection?

Accepted Answer

C. Artistic merit, technical excellence, and socio-cultural relevance. — State Film Awards, including Kerala's, primarily focus on the artistic merit, technical excellence, and socio-cultural relevance of a film. Commercial success, tourism promotion, or international festival screenings are generally not the direct criteria for judging a film's quality for such an award.

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A. Commercial success and box office collections of the film.

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B. The film's ability to promote tourism in Kerala.

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D. The number of film festivals the movie has been screened at internationally.

Question 2

A school psychologist is assessing a student who excels in drama and creative writing but struggles significantly with mathematical problem-solving and scientific reasoning. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the student's abilities without relying on a single IQ score, which two theories of intelligence would be most complementary for the assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory — Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences would help identify specific strengths like linguistic and bodily-kinesthetic (for drama) while acknowledging weaknesses in logical-mathematical intelligence, without implying a general deficit. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, particularly its experiential (creative) aspect, would further explain strengths in creative writing, and its practical intelligence could assess real-world problem-solving abilities beyond academic struggles. Together, they provide a multi-faceted view beyond a single IQ score, unlike Spearman's unitary G-factor, Thurstone's focu

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities

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D. Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

Question 3

Find the error: 'Each of the boys have their own book.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have their — 'Each' is singular. Correct: 'Each of the boys has his own book.'‌​‍

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the boys

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own book

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Each of

Question 4

Kerala's rivers are characterized by their relatively short length, high gradient, and rapid flow towards the Arabian Sea. Which of the following geographical factors is the primary reason for these distinct characteristics?

Accepted Answer

B. The close proximity of the steep western slopes of the Western Ghats to the narrow coastal plain. — The primary reason for the short length and rapid flow of Kerala's rivers is its unique physiography. The Western Ghats run parallel and very close to the Arabian Sea, creating a narrow strip of land with a steep gradient. Rivers originating from the Ghats thus have short courses and descend rapidly to the sea. While high rainfall contributes to flow volume, and laterite soil might affect runoff, these are not the fundamental reasons for the rivers' inherent short length and steep profile as dictated by the topography. Dam construction alters flow but not the natural geographical characteristi

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A. The extensive laterite soil cover across the state, which accelerates surface runoff.

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C. High annual rainfall throughout the year, leading to constant erosion and quick drainage.

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D. The presence of numerous small reservoirs and check dams that fragment river courses.

Question 5

Which Kerala Government initiative aims to provide free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles to students from economically weaker sections to reduce dropout rates in higher secondary education?

Accepted Answer

B. Sampoornam Scheme — The Sampoornam Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Kerala government to support students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds by covering essential educational expenses like textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles, thereby encouraging higher secondary education completion and reducing dropout rates. KITE Victers is primarily an ICT initiative, K-SWIFT is related to startup support, and LSSUSS focuses on unorganized sector welfare.

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A. KITE Victers

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C. K-SWIFT

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D. LSSUSS

Question 6

BCCI Secretary 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jay Shah till Oct 2024 — Jay Shah moved to ICC Chair.‌​‍

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Rajeev Shukla

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Ganguly

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Binny

Question 7

Identity theft involves:

Accepted Answer

Using someone's personal information fraudulently — Identity theft misuses personal data (Aadhaar, PAN, bank details) for fraud.

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Stealing physical objects

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Hurting people

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Damaging hardware

Question 8

Following a permanent member's veto of a UN Security Council resolution addressing a grave humanitarian crisis, which of the following actions can the UN General Assembly (UNGA) legitimately take to recommend collective measures, including the use of force, if necessary?

Accepted Answer

C. Adopt a 'Uniting for Peace' resolution to recommend collective action, including the use of armed force. — The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution (GA/RES/377 A) allows the UNGA to recommend collective measures, including the use of armed force, if the Security Council fails to act due to a lack of unanimity among its permanent members in a situation threatening international peace and security. The UNGA cannot unilaterally override a UNSC veto. The ICJ provides advisory opinions or rules on disputes between states, not on the legality of a veto, and the UNGA does not have the power to sanction a permanent member for exercising its veto.

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A. Unilaterally override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote of its members.

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B. Refer the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a binding judgment on the legality of the veto.

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D. Sanction the permanent member that exercised the veto for obstructing international peace and security.

Question 9

Which was the first poem written by Pandit K.P. Karuppan?

Accepted Answer

Lankamardanam — Lankamardanam — Karuppan's first poem.

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Jathikummi

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Sthothramandaram

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Udayanavirunnu

Question 10

Synonym of QUIESCENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inactive — In a state of inactivity.‌​‍

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Moving

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Active

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Busy

LDC Mixed Practice Test #59