LDC Mixed Practice Test #65

Question 1

Which country is known as 'The Land of the Midnight Sun'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Norway (and neighbouring polar regions) — Regions above the Arctic Circle (incl. ‌​‍Norway, Sweden, Finland) experience continuous summer daylight.

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Japan

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India

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Brazil

Question 2

In which district is Mangalavanam (smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala) situated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is in central Kochi, Ernakulam district.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 3

Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CMDRF — CMDRF.‌​‍

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KDRF

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CM Relief

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Both names used

Question 4

Which classroom management strategy is most effective in fostering a positive learning environment in a diverse classroom with varying academic abilities?

Accepted Answer

B. Using differentiated instruction and peer learning strategies tailored to students' needs — Differentiated instruction and peer learning (Option B) cater to diverse learning needs, promoting inclusivity and engagement. Grouping by ability (Option A) can create divisions, focusing on average students (Option C) leaves others behind, and identical assignments (Option D) do not address varying abilities.

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A. Grouping students by ability levels to simplify instruction

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C. Focusing solely on the average-performing students to maintain lesson pace

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D. Providing identical assignments to all students to ensure fairness

Question 5

In which year Sree Narayana Guru formed S.N.D.P. Yogam?

Accepted Answer

1903 — Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam founded 15 May 1903.

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1900

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1901

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1907

Question 6

The 7th Schedule of the Constitution contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union, State, and Concurrent Lists — 7th Schedule: Union List (100 items), State List (61 items), Concurrent List (52 items). ‌​‍Division of legislative powers.

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Tribal areas

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Forms of oath

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Languages

Question 7

An individual, despite having minimal formal education, successfully manages a thriving small business, adeptly handles unexpected logistical challenges, and effectively negotiates with suppliers and customers in a complex market environment. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence is this individual predominantly demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical Intelligence — Sternberg's Practical Intelligence (also known as contextual intelligence) involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select real-world environments. The individual's success in managing a business, handling challenges, and negotiating effectively in a real-world context, despite limited formal education, is a clear manifestation of practical intelligence. Analytical intelligence involves problem-solving and analysis, while creative intelligence involves generating new ideas.

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A. Analytical Intelligence

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B. Creative Intelligence

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D. Linguistic Intelligence

Question 8

Ideal gas equation PV = nRT uses R ≈:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both (same constant different units) — R = 8.314 J/mol·K = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K = 2 cal/mol·K (approx).‌​‍

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8.314 J/mol·K

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0.082 L·atm/mol·K

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None

Question 9

Ayyankali's struggles for the rights of the depressed classes were marked by direct action and unwavering determination. Which of the following best illustrates his strategic approach to challenging caste oppression and securing fundamental rights for the Pulaya community in early 20th century Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. Organizing the 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Protest) to assert the right to use public roads, challenging spatial segregation. — Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' was a strategic direct action where he publicly rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to lower castes. This audacious act directly challenged the deeply entrenched caste oppression and spatial segregation, asserting the fundamental right of movement and access to public spaces for the Pulaya community. While Kallumala Samaram targeted oppressive caste markers and SJPS was an organizational platform, the Villuvandi Samaram was a seminal moment that directly confronted caste discrimination at a fundamental level. Demanding representation was a political strategy

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A. Leading the 'Kallumala Samaram' (Stone Necklace Agitation) to protest against oppressive caste markers and demand social dignity.

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C. Founding the 'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' (SJPS) to advocate for the educational and social advancement of the marginalized.

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D. Demanding representation for the Pulaya community in the Sree Moolam Praja Sabha, Travancore's legislative assembly.

Question 10

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — 1946 communist-led workers' uprising against Travancore Dewan Sir C.P. ‌​‍Ramaswami Iyer.

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British

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Zamorin

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Dutch

LDC Mixed Practice Test #65