LDC Mixed Practice Test #83

Question 1

Edakkal Caves with ancient petroglyphs are in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Edakkal Caves in Wayanad contain Stone Age petroglyphs dating back to 6000 BCE.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Kannur

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Idukki

Question 2

A significant need has been identified to develop new pedagogical approaches and instructional materials for teaching environmental science to upper primary students in Kerala, aligning with contemporary learning theories. Which autonomous state-level institution is primarily mandated to undertake *research, curriculum development, and preparation of textbooks and teacher handbooks* for such initiatives?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, and research in school education. DPI handles administration, SSK (Samagra Shiksha Kerala, which subsumes SSA) focuses on program implementation, and NCERT operates at the national level.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 3

The NIPUN Bharat Mission, an integral part of NEP 2020, has a specific target for achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). By which grade level is it envisioned that every child should achieve the desired learning outcomes in FLN as per the mission guidelines?

Accepted Answer

C. By the end of Grade 3. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission's primary goal is to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, encompassing the ability to read with comprehension and perform basic arithmetic. While the Foundational Stage covers up to Grade 2, the NIPUN target extends to the completion of Grade 3 to solidify these essential skills. Options A, B, and D represent incorrect target grade levels for the mission.

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A. By the end of Grade 1.

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B. By the end of Grade 5.

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D. Upon completion of the Foundational Stage (Grade 2).

Question 4

Pattanam archaeological site:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Associated with Muziris — Roman-era artefacts.‌​‍

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Harappan

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Unknown

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Chola

Question 5

CAG oath by:

Accepted Answer

President — President.

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CJI

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VP

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Speaker

Question 6

The Sachar Committee (2006) examined:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social/economic status of Muslims in India — Justice Rajinder Sachar Committee report (2006) on socio-economic status of Muslims. ‌​‍Recommended affirmative action.

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Tribal development

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OBC status

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Dalit issues

Question 7

Statements about G7 — which are correct? ‌​‍(i) Intergovernmental forum of advanced democracies (ii) USA, Canada, Russia, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK are members (iii) India invited in recent years (iv) Italy presided 2025 G7 Summit at Kananaskis

Accepted Answer

Only i & iii — G7 membership does NOT include Russia (France is member instead). ‌​‍2025 summit was in Kananaskis, hosted by Canada (not Italy).

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Only ii & iv

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Only i & ii

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Only ii & iii

Question 8

Vector cross product magnitude |a × b|:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

|a||b| sin θ — Direction: right-hand rule, perpendicular to both. ‌​‍|a×b| = area of parallelogram.

Answer

|a||b| cos θ

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|a|+|b|

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a+b

Question 9

President's term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years — 5 years — Article 56.‌​‍

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7 years

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4 years

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6 years

Question 10

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Accepted Answer

B. Fluoxetine — Fluoxetine is an SSRI used for depression and anxiety disorders. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, diazepam is a benzodiazepine, and haloperidol is an antipsychotic.

Answer

A. Amitriptyline

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C. Diazepam

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D. Haloperidol

LDC Mixed Practice Test #83