LDC Mixed Practice Test #74

Question 1

Find the missing letter: B, E, H, K, N, ___?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Q — Difference of 3 letters. N+3 = Q.‌​‍

Answer

S

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P

Answer

R

Question 2

Neelakurinji blooms every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 years — 12 years.‌​‍

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5 years

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8 years

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15 years

Question 3

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares 'Justice, Social, Economic and Political'. Which of the following best explains the significance of specifying these three dimensions of Justice?

Accepted Answer

B. It emphasizes the state's role in establishing a welfare society by addressing inequalities in all spheres of life. — The Preamble's mention of Social, Economic, and Political Justice signifies a comprehensive vision for a welfare state. It mandates the state to actively work towards eliminating inequalities and promoting fairness in societal structures, economic opportunities, and political participation, rather than just legal enforcement or limited aspects like property rights.

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A. It ensures that justice is only administered through the legal and political systems, not social reforms.

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C. It limits the concept of justice to economic equality, excluding social and political aspects.

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D. It guarantees that all citizens will have equal property rights, irrespective of their social or economic standing.

Question 4

Identify missing term: TYU, NSO, HMI, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BGC — T-6=N, N-6=H, H-6=B. Y-6=S, S-6=M, M-6=G. U-6=O, O-6=I, I-6=C. Next: BGC.‌​‍

Answer

GBC

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CGD

Answer

BGC

Question 5

Kerala Police Museum:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Kannur

Question 6

A teacher wants to integrate Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) into a lesson on modal verbs (e.g., can, could). Which approach would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting a debate on topics like 'Can technology solve climate change?' using modal verbs. — A debate requires students to use modal verbs in authentic, interactive contexts, aligning with CLT’s focus on real communication. Mechanical conjugation (A), worksheets (C), and drills (D) are form-focused and lack communicative engagement, which is central to CLT.

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A. Having students conjugate modal verbs in different tenses mechanically.

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C. Assigning a worksheet where students fill in blanks with the correct modal verb.

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D. Drilling modal verb forms through choral repetition in pairs.

Question 7

The idiom 'break the ice' means:

Accepted Answer

To start a conversation in a social situation — Common idiom for initiating dialogue with strangers.

Answer

To shatter glass

Answer

To cool down

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To be rude

Question 8

National Sports Award 2024 top (Khel Ratna):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, H Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar — 4 recipients for 2024: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, PR Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar.‌​‍

Answer

Rohit Sharma

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PR Sreejesh only

Answer

Neeraj Chopra

Question 9

Improved access to education and economic opportunities for women in a community often leads to smaller family sizes and better child health outcomes. This demographic shift, characterized by changes in birth and death rates over time, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B. Demographic transition — Demographic transition is a sociological model that describes the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country or region develops, often driven by factors like education, economic development, and improved healthcare. The scenario describes precisely this shift related to women's empowerment. Social disorganization refers to a breakdown of social norms, while cultural assimilation is about adopting a dominant culture. Social mobility is movement within a social hierarchy.

Answer

A. Social disorganization

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C. Cultural assimilation

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D. Social mobility

Question 10

'The news ___ bad':

Accepted Answer

is — News is uncountable, singular.

Answer

are

Answer

were

Answer

have been

LDC Mixed Practice Test #74