LDC Mixed Practice Test #150

Question 1

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam:

Accepted Answer

SNDP — Organization founded by Sree Narayana Guru.

Answer

Kudumbashree

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Sabha

Answer

Akademi

Question 2

Oxymoron combines:

Accepted Answer

Contradictory terms (e.g., 'deafening silence') — Other examples: bittersweet, jumbo shrimp. Paradox is a longer contradictory statement that holds truth.

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Two similar words

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Rhyming

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Long phrase

Question 3

A walks 10m South, turns left, walks 5m. Direction from start:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South-East — South 10m + left (East) 5m = South-East of start.‌​‍

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South-West

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North-East

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North-West

Question 4

Age diff doesn't change over time:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

True — Always constant.‌​‍

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False

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Only kids

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Sometimes

Question 5

Which article says 'The State shall endeavour to promote international peace and security'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 51 — Article 51 is a DPSP on promotion of international peace, honouring international law, and encouraging settlement of disputes by arbitration.‌​‍

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Article 52

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Article 53

Answer

Article 51A

Question 6

A group of 17-year-olds decides to try a dangerous stunt they saw online, despite knowing the potential risks. When questioned, they downplay the dangers and focus on the thrill. This tendency among adolescents to engage in risky behaviors, often underestimating negative consequences and overestimating immediate rewards, can be partly attributed to the ongoing development of which brain region?

Accepted Answer

C. Prefrontal cortex — The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, risk assessment, and decision-making, continues to mature throughout adolescence and into early adulthood. Its incomplete development during the teenage years can lead to a greater propensity for risk-taking and a less developed ability to weigh long-term consequences against immediate gratification.

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A. Cerebellum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Amygdala

Question 7

Fill the blank: 'The Global Positioning System (GPS) helps us to ___.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

navigate — GPS is used for navigation.‌​‍

Answer

nostalgia

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envelope

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endeavour

Question 8

Berubari Union case (1960):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Cession needs amendment; Preamble not part of Constitution (overruled later).‌​‍

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Preamble (not part)

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Border

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Territorial cession

Question 9

Which reformer is associated with the 'Ezhava Memorial' of 1896, a petition demanding reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Ezhava community?

Accepted Answer

C. Dr. Palpu — Dr. Palpu, a prominent Ezhava reformer and physician, was the primary leader of the 'Ezhava Memorial' of 1896, which petitioned the Maharaja of Travancore for reservation in government jobs and education. Chattampi Swamikal was a social reformer who advocated against casteism and superstitions but was not directly involved in the memorial. Vaikunda Swamikal, a social reformer from Tamil Nadu, had different ideological influences. Kumaran Asan, a poet-reformer, contributed to social awakening but was not the leader of this specific movement.

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A. Chattampi Swamikal

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B. Vaikunda Swamikal

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D. Kumaran Asan

Question 10

Which of the following represents the most significant benefit of integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the classroom for a diverse group of learners?

Accepted Answer

C. It facilitates personalized learning experiences by offering varied content formats and self-paced learning opportunities. — ICT allows for differentiation in content delivery and learning pace, catering to diverse learning styles and needs, thus enabling personalized learning. While ICT can supplement and enhance learning materials, it doesn't necessarily eliminate textbooks or reduce the importance of teacher-student interaction; rather, it transforms the teacher's role into a facilitator.

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A. It standardizes the learning content, ensuring all students receive the same information.

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B. It reduces the teacher's need to interact directly with individual students.

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D. It completely eliminates the necessity for traditional textbooks and physical classroom materials.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #150