LDC Mixed Practice Test #126

Question 1

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers in the Indian parliamentary system?

Accepted Answer

B. The Council of Ministers collectively resigns if a vote of no-confidence is passed against any one minister in the Lok Sabha. — The principle of collective responsibility (Article 75(3)) means that the entire Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha. If a vote of no-confidence is passed against any single minister or the government as a whole, the entire Council of Ministers must resign. Option A describes individual responsibility, which is distinct. Option C is a consequence of collective responsibility but not its most accurate reflection concerning resignation. Option D is incorrect as the President dismisses ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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A. Each minister is individually accountable to the President for the affairs of their respective ministry.

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C. Ministers are obligated to publicly support all government policies, even if they privately disagree with them.

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D. The Prime Minister can unilaterally dismiss any minister without consulting the President.

Question 2

The capital of Australia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canberra — Canberra is the capital of Australia, not Sydney (most populous) or Melbourne. ‌​‍This is a frequently tested capital city trap.

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Perth

Question 3

The Versailles Palace was the residence of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Bourbon kings of France — Built by Louis XIV, Versailles became the seat of Bourbon kings until 1789.‌​‍

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The Holy Roman Emperor

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The Tudor dynasty

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The Spanish Habsburgs

Question 4

Which two Kerala visual arts are on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam and Mudiyettu — Koodiyattam (2001) and Mudiyettu (2010) are inscribed on the UNESCO list.‌​‍

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Koodiyattam and Padayani

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Kathakali and Ottamthullal

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Theyyam and Koodiyattam

Question 5

Which of the following is the most critical step in microteaching that ensures the teacher’s skill is effectively demonstrated and evaluated?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing immediate feedback to the learner after the session — Microteaching emphasizes immediate feedback to refine skills. While selecting engaging topics (A) and using aids (C) are important, the core of microteaching is the feedback loop (D). Breaking skills into components (B) is preparatory but not the critical step.

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A. Selecting the topic based on student interest

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B. Breaking the skill into smaller, teachable components

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C. Using audiovisual aids to enhance teaching effectiveness

Question 6

Utilitarianism founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jeremy Bentham (+ J. S. Mill) — 'Greatest happiness of greatest number'. ‌​‍Hedonistic calculus. Mill added qualitative distinction (higher/lower pleasures).

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Kant

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Plato

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Aristotle

Question 7

Shanti Van:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru's cremation site.‌​‍

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Shastri

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Indira

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Gandhi

Question 8

What is the primary difference in the approach to error correction between the Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?

Accepted Answer

A. ALM emphasizes immediate and direct error correction, while CLT prioritizes fluency over immediate correction. — ALM, rooted in behaviorism, emphasizes immediate and direct correction of errors to prevent the formation of 'bad habits' and ensure accuracy. In contrast, CLT often tolerates errors that do not impede communication, prioritizing fluency and meaning-making, and often uses delayed or indirect correction to avoid disrupting the communication flow. Options B, C, and D misrepresent the core principles of both methods.

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B. ALM encourages peer correction, while CLT relies solely on teacher correction.

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C. ALM focuses on correcting content errors, while CLT corrects only grammatical errors.

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D. ALM ignores errors to build confidence, while CLT corrects every mistake rigorously.

Question 9

Which of the following lipoproteins is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion or reprocessing, earning it the nickname 'good cholesterol'?

Accepted Answer

D. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it collects excess cholesterol from body tissues and transports it back to the liver. This process helps remove cholesterol from the arteries, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, which is why HDL is often referred to as 'good cholesterol'. Chylomicrons transport dietary fats, VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver, and LDL transports cholesterol to peripheral tissues ('bad cholesterol').

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A. Chylomicrons

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B. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

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C. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Question 10

Prejudice components:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cognitive (stereotype) + Affective (prejudice) + Behavioral (discrimination) — Stereotype = belief. ‌​‍Prejudice = attitude. Discrimination = behavior. ‌​‍Contact hypothesis reduces prejudice (Allport).

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Only belief

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None

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Only action

LDC Mixed Practice Test #126