LDC Mixed Practice Test #131

Question 1

In an aseptic processing area for sterile product manufacturing, which ISO classification represents the highest level of cleanliness (i.e., fewest particles allowed)?

Accepted Answer

C. ISO 5 — ISO classification systems rank cleanrooms by the number of particles allowed per cubic meter of air, with lower ISO numbers indicating a higher level of cleanliness. ISO 5 (equivalent to Class 100 or Grade A) is the highest standard for critical operations where sterile products are exposed, such as filling zones. ISO 7 and ISO 8 represent progressively less stringent cleanliness levels for surrounding areas.

Answer

A. ISO 7

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B. ISO 8

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D. ISO 9

Question 2

Vaikom Satyagraha began on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 March 1924 — Vaikom Satyagraha began on 30 March 1924 demanding temple access for lower castes.‌​‍

Answer

12 November 1936

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26 January 1930

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1 November 1931

Question 3

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, ?

Accepted Answer

49 — Squares: 7² = 49.

Answer

42

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56

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64

Question 4

Kerala's first woman DIG (police):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R Sreelekha — R Sreelekha.‌​‍

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B Sandhya

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Lakshmi

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Both A and B served

Question 5

'Canterbury Tales' was written by:

Accepted Answer

Chaucer — Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400) — Father of English Literature.

Answer

Shakespeare

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Donne

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Spenser

Question 6

Tenth Schedule deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anti-defection — Added by 52nd Amendment (1985).‌​‍

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Municipalities

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Panchayats

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Languages

Question 7

In the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

B. To serve as a facilitator and create opportunities for meaningful interaction — In CLT, the teacher acts as a facilitator who designs tasks encouraging authentic communication rather than correcting every error. Immediate correction of minor errors (Option A) can hinder fluency, while strict adherence to a script (Option C) or focus on written drills (Option D) contradicts CLT's interactive and communicative goals.

Answer

A. To correct every minor error immediately to ensure accuracy

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C. To strictly follow a pre-written script and avoid deviations

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D. To focus solely on written exercises and grammar drills

Question 8

Miller's magical number (STM capacity):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 ± 2 items — George Miller (1956). ‌​‍Chunking can expand effective capacity. Modern estimates ~4 ± 1 for working memory.

Answer

3

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100

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20

Question 9

Kerala Public Library:

Accepted Answer

TVM — State Central Library TVM.

Answer

Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

Question 10

Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of which rivers?

Accepted Answer

Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers — Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers near Muvattupuzha.

Answer

Periyar, Chalakudy, and Pampa

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Meenachil, Manimala, and Achankovil

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Chaliyar, Kadalundi, and Iruvanjhipuzha

LDC Mixed Practice Test #131