LDC Mixed Practice Test #136

Question 1

Synonym of CENSURE:

Accepted Answer

Criticize — Express severe disapproval.

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Praise

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Accept

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Ignore

Question 2

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development). What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation across all school boards. — PARAKH is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre with the primary role of setting norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India. Its purpose is to shift assessment towards competency-based learning and away from rote memorization, ensuring a more holistic evaluation. It is not responsible for higher education entrance exams, financial management, or teacher recruitment.

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A. To conduct a single national entrance examination for all undergraduate admissions in India.

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B. To manage the financial allocation and auditing for all state education departments.

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D. To recruit and train teachers for all public and private schools nationwide.

Question 3

Which principle of NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Learning — NCFTE 2009 advocates for experiential learning as a core principle, where teacher education integrates theory with practical classroom experiences to enhance professional competence.

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A. Constructivism

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C. Reflective Practice

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D. Interdisciplinary Approach

Question 4

Following a significant crude oil spill impacting the coastal mangroves and backwaters of Kerala, local authorities are exploring advanced remediation strategies. Which biotechnological approach offers the most sustainable and environmentally sound solution for long-term cleanup in this sensitive ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

B. Introduction of genetically modified bacteria specifically engineered to metabolize and detoxify petroleum hydrocarbons. — The correct answer is B. Introducing genetically modified bacteria for bioremediation is a biotechnological approach that utilizes microorganisms' metabolic pathways to break down pollutants into less harmful substances. This method is sustainable and environmentally sound as it naturally degrades the hydrocarbons, unlike chemical dispersants (A) which can be toxic or physical removal methods like dredging (C) and high-pressure washing (D) that are disruptive and may not fully eliminate the pollutant from the ecosystem.

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A. Extensive application of synthetic chemical dispersants to break down the oil into smaller droplets.

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C. Dredging and removal of contaminated sediments, followed by their disposal in a designated landfill.

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D. High-pressure washing of affected areas using strong alkaline solutions to dislodge oil from surfaces.

Question 5

Who is called the father of literacy in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kuriakose Elias Chavara — St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara pioneered education for all in Kerala.‌​‍

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Kumaranasan

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Chattampi Swami

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Pandit Karuppan

Question 6

Kerala, despite its high human development indicators, continues to grapple with income disparities and pockets of chronic poverty, especially among vulnerable groups. If the state government implements a program providing a basic income to households below a specific poverty line, which of the following outcomes would be the most direct and significant impact on the state's efforts to address these issues?

Accepted Answer

B. It would significantly reduce income inequality by establishing a floor for household income, directly alleviating absolute poverty and enhancing access to basic services. — Providing a basic income to households below the poverty line directly establishes an income floor, thereby reducing income inequality and alleviating absolute poverty by ensuring a minimum standard of living and improving access to essential services like food, healthcare, and education. While fiscal sustainability (C) is a significant challenge and work disincentives (D) are debated, the most direct and significant impact of such a program on poverty and inequality is the guaranteed income support and its immediate effect on living standards. Increased consumer spending (A) might occur but i

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A. It would primarily lead to a significant increase in consumer spending on non-essential goods, potentially fueling inflation.

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C. It would likely increase the state's reliance on central government grants due to the unsustainable financial burden of the scheme.

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D. It would primarily encourage a shift from formal employment to informal sector work, due to reduced incentive for stable jobs.

Question 7

Like neither from above (if total 50):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — Total − (at least one) = 50 − 45 = 5 like neither tea nor coffee.‌​‍

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0

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15

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10

Question 8

Many ___ are grazing in the field.

Accepted Answer

sheep — 'Sheep' is unchanged in plural (singular and plural form same).

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sheeves

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sheeps

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sheepe

Question 9

Self-inductance L of coil is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NΦ/I — EMF = -L dI/dt. Unit: Henry. Energy stored: ½LI².‌​‍

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I/V

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E/t

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Φ

Question 10

A 'Vicious / Virtuous' categorisation describes a region's stage of growth and human development. ‌​‍Kerala currently belongs to:

Accepted Answer

Human-development lop-sided — Kerala is classed as 'human-development lop-sided' — high human-dev indicators but lower GDP growth.‌​‍

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Growth lop-sided

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Virtuous

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Vicious

LDC Mixed Practice Test #136