LDC Mixed Practice Test #107

Question 1

Kerala's first self-financing medical college:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Several in 1990s-2000s — Various in private sector.‌​‍

Answer

One

Answer

None

Answer

Govt only

Question 2

In a remote block of Kerala, a significant challenge is identified regarding a high dropout rate among elementary school children and inadequate basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Which government initiative would primarily focus on addressing these specific issues to achieve universal elementary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, specifically aims for universal elementary education, focusing on improving access, retention, infrastructure (like toilets and classrooms), and quality. While DPI administers schools and MDMS addresses nutritional needs, SSA is the overarching program designed to tackle these specific challenges of access and infrastructure at the elementary level. NCERT is a national-level academic body.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

Answer

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

Answer

C. Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 3

Sun rises in East. If your shadow falls to your left, you are facing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South — Morning sun in East. ‌​‍Shadow opposite = West. If shadow is on left, West is your left → you face South.

Answer

North

Answer

East

Answer

West

Question 4

In the context of teaching English as a second language, which approach emphasizes the use of authentic materials and tasks to promote language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A. Task-based language teaching — Task-based language teaching (TBLT) centers on meaningful tasks using authentic materials to simulate real-life language use, fostering natural acquisition. The Silent Way (B) focuses on discovery learning with minimal teacher talk, Total Physical Response (C) uses physical actions tied to language, and the structural approach (D) prioritizes grammatical structures over meaningful communication.

Answer

B. Silent way

Answer

C. Total physical response

Answer

D. Structural approach

Question 5

'A is the brother of B. ‌​‍B is the sister of C. C is the father of D.' How is A related to D?

Accepted Answer

Uncle — C is D's father. ‌​‍B is C's sister. A is B's brother = also C's sibling. ‌​‍So A is D's uncle.

Answer

Father

Answer

Grandfather

Answer

Brother

Question 6

MGNREGA guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 days — 100 days of wage employment per year.‌​‍

Answer

50 days

Answer

75 days

Answer

150 days

Question 7

The American Revolution began in:

Accepted Answer

1775 — Revolutionary War began April 1775 at Lexington-Concord. Declaration of Independence 4 July 1776. British recognition 1783 (Treaty of Paris).

Answer

1765

Answer

1773 (Boston Tea Party)

Answer

1776

Question 8

Who founded the Nair Service Society (NSS)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan founded the Nair Service Society (NSS) in 1914 for the social and educational upliftment of the Nair community.‌​‍

Answer

K. Kelappan

Answer

C. Kesavan

Answer

T.K. Madhavan

Question 9

Committee on Public Undertakings:

Accepted Answer

22 (15 LS+7 RS) — 22 members — 15 LS + 7 RS.

Answer

15

Answer

30

Answer

12

Question 10

A 15-year-old girl spends hours trying on different outfits, experimenting with various hairstyles, and frequently changes her friend group, often expressing confusion about 'who she really is'. This behavior is most indicative of which developmental stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Navigating identity versus role confusion — The described behaviors are classic manifestations of Erikson's stage of Identity versus Role Confusion, where adolescents actively explore various aspects of their identity to form a coherent sense of self. Developing autonomy occurs earlier, resolving the Oedipus complex is associated with early childhood, and achieving generativity is a much later adult stage.

Answer

A. Developing a sense of autonomy

Answer

B. Resolving the Oedipus complex

Answer

D. Achieving generativity

LDC Mixed Practice Test #107