LDC Mixed Practice Test #70

Question 1

Mandal Commission implemented by:

Accepted Answer

V.P. Singh — V.P. Singh — OBC reservation 1990.

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Indira

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Rajiv

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Narasimha Rao

Question 2

The phrase 'Bag of borrowings' was used by some critics to describe the Indian Constitution because it borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

Several constitutions (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Germany etc.) — Ambedkar acknowledged borrowings: parliamentary system (UK), FRs/judicial review (US), DPSPs (Ireland), federation with strong Centre (Canada), emergency (Weimar Germany), socialist ideals (USSR), amendment (South Africa).

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Only US Constitution

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Ancient Indian texts

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British Act of 1935

Question 3

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, School Management Committees (SMCs) are pivotal for effective school governance. In Kerala, how do the existing structures, particularly the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs), typically integrate with or complement the mandate of SMCs in public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. PTAs often function as the de facto SMCs, with active participation of parents and teachers, and LSGIs provide infrastructure and support. — In Kerala, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) have a long history of strong and active involvement in school management, often fulfilling many of the roles envisioned for SMCs under the RTE Act. Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) play a significant role in providing infrastructural development and financial support to public schools. This collaborative model ensures community participation and effective governance, leveraging existing robust local structures rather than creating entirely separate, overriding bodies.

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A. LSGIs primarily handle financial allocations, while PTAs solely focus on extracurricular activities, with minimal overlap with SMC functions.

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C. SMCs are independently constituted, and their decisions override those of PTAs and LSGIs in all academic and administrative matters.

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D. Kerala has opted out of forming SMCs, instead relying entirely on the traditional PTA system and direct LSGI oversight.

Question 4

Panchayati Raj institutions came into effect with which constitutional amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd — 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.‌​‍

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79th

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70th

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76th

Question 5

Malayalam classical status:

Accepted Answer

2013 — 2013.

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2004

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2008

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2015

Question 6

Which classroom management strategy is most aligned with the principles of positive reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing immediate verbal praise for on-task behavior. — Positive reinforcement involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase their frequency. Immediate verbal praise directly reinforces on-task behavior, while token economies and reward systems are structured forms of reinforcement. Allowing seat changes is more about autonomy than reinforcement and is not inherently tied to positive reinforcement principles.

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A. Allowing students to choose their own seating arrangement daily.

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C. Implementing a token economy system where tokens can be exchanged for rewards.

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D. Reducing homework assignments for students who complete all classwork.

Question 7

She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' Indirect:

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will → would, tomorrow → the next day.

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She said she will come tomorrow

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She said she would come tomorrow

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She said she will come the next day

Question 8

Kerala's drinking water source primarily:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surface water (rivers, reservoirs) — Mostly surface.‌​‍

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Rainwater

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Desalination

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Groundwater

Question 9

The Pampadum Shola National Park is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Pampadum Shola NP (1.32 km²) — India's smallest national park — is in Idukki.

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam

Question 10

A government school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling to effectively include a child with a mild intellectual disability in a regular classroom. The child often falls behind in class activities and requires individualized attention. According to the principles of the Right to Education Act and Kerala's inclusive education policies, what is the most appropriate and sustainable approach the school should adopt?

Accepted Answer

C. Implement differentiated instruction, provide necessary assistive devices, and seek support from Block Resource Centre (BRC) for resource teachers and specialized training. — The Right to Education Act and Kerala's inclusive education policies advocate for educating children with disabilities in mainstream schools with adequate support. The most appropriate approach involves providing tailored educational strategies like differentiated instruction, utilizing assistive devices, and leveraging the expertise of Block Resource Centres (BRCs) for resource teachers and specialized training. Transferring to a special school goes against inclusive principles, while relying solely on a volunteer may lack professional expertise and sustainability, and reducing academic workl

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A. Recommend the child be transferred to a special school for children with disabilities, as the regular classroom environment is not suitable.

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B. Assign a dedicated volunteer from the local community to provide one-on-one tutoring to the child during school hours.

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D. Reduce the academic workload for the child and focus solely on non-academic skills to avoid frustration.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #70