LDC Mixed Practice Test #153

Question 1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which stage directly influences a student's motivation to learn when they feel safe from bullying or harassment in school?

Accepted Answer

B. Safety needs — Safety needs include physical and psychological security. Fear of bullying directly disrupts a student's ability to focus on learning, making safety a prerequisite for motivation. The other options are either lower or higher stages not directly impacted by such threats.

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A. Physiological needs

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C. Love and belongingness needs

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D. Self-actualization needs

Question 2

Continuity of f at c means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both exist and are equal — lim f(x) as x→c equals f(c). ‌​‍Differentiable → continuous (reverse not necessarily).

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lim(x→c) f(x) exists

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f(c) exists

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No jump

Question 3

The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji — Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji was a key leader of the Malabar Rebellion (1921), an anti-British uprising influenced by the Khilafat movement.‌​‍

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Pazhassi Raja

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K. Kelappan

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

Question 4

The synonym of 'BEGIN' is:‌​‍

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Commence — Commence = Begin/Start. Antonym = End/Conclude.‌​‍

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End

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Stop

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Delay

Question 5

The "Kerala Model of Development" is most accurately defined by its distinctive approach, characterized by a unique combination of factors. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving exceptional human development indicators through extensive public action and social investments, even with moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is renowned for its remarkable achievements in human development, such as high literacy rates, low infant mortality, and high life expectancy, achieved primarily through strong public action, land reforms, and significant social investments, often predating substantial economic growth. This distinguishes it from models that prioritize economic growth first to fund social welfare.

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A. Prioritizing rapid industrialization and high per capita income growth to fund social welfare programs.

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C. Eliminating poverty and unemployment entirely through a self-reliant agrarian economy, independent of external remittances.

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D. Relying primarily on private sector investments and market forces to drive improvements in health and education outcomes.

Question 6

Number of diseases covered by Integrated Child Development Scheme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — ICDS covers 6 services including immunization against 6 vaccine-preventable diseases.‌​‍

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4

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5

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10

Question 7

Enforcement Directorate (ED) set up:‌​‍

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1956 — 1956 under Economic Affairs; now under Revenue.‌​‍

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1960

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1978

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1985

Question 8

Which national health programme primarily focuses on the control and prevention of communicable diseases?

Accepted Answer

B. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) — The correct answer is B. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). This programme targets communicable diseases like malaria, dengue, and kala-azar. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they focus on elderly care, mental health, and deafness prevention, respectively, not communicable diseases.

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A. National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE)

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C. National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD)

Question 9

CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) has been signed but not ratified by India because:

Accepted Answer

India objects to its discriminatory nature (doesn't cover P5's existing arsenals) — India sees CTBT and NPT as discriminatory — favours existing nuclear powers. Pokhran-II tests (1998) before India could join.

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Technical issues

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Political reasons

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Not applicable

Question 10

The President can be impeached for:‌​‍

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Violation of the Constitution — Article 61: The President can be impeached for 'violation of the Constitution' — the only ground specified.‌​‍

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Corruption

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Misconduct

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Incompetence

LDC Mixed Practice Test #153