LDC Mixed Practice Test #167

Question 1

Antonym of BRIGHT:‌​‍

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Dull — Bright ↔ dull.‌​‍

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Shiny

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Clear

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Light

Question 2

'Atmanutapam' written by:

Accepted Answer

Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara — Atmanutapam by Saint Chavara — devotional Malayalam poem.

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda

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Vaikunda Swamikal

Question 3

G20 2025 host:‌​‍

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South Africa — South Africa hosts G20 2025.‌​‍

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India

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Brazil

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Indonesia

Question 4

A teacher in a government school in Kerala notices that a 9-year-old student, despite being in Class 4, struggles significantly with basic reading and arithmetic. The teacher is considering detaining the student. According to the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 (as amended), what is the most appropriate action the teacher should take regarding this student's academic progress?

Accepted Answer

C. Provide continuous and comprehensive evaluation, identify specific learning gaps, and offer individualized remedial support within the school to ensure progression. — The RTE Act, even after amendments allowing detention at certain stages (Class 5 & 8), strongly emphasizes continuous assessment and providing intensive remedial support to ensure every child achieves age-appropriate learning outcomes. The primary goal is to support the child's progression within the mainstream system through targeted interventions, not to detain them or transfer them out immediately. Promoting without intervention is against the spirit of quality education.

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A. Detain the student in Class 4 to ensure foundational skills are mastered before promotion to the next grade.

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B. Promote the student to Class 5 without intervention, assuming they will catch up with peer support.

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D. Recommend the student be transferred to an alternative educational institution for children with learning difficulties.

Question 5

The State Human Rights Commission is constituted under which section of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Section 21 — Section 21 of the PHRA, 1993 empowers state governments to constitute a State Human Rights Commission.‌​‍

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Section 3

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Section 12

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Section 31

Question 6

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of:‌​‍

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Travancore — Sir C.P. ‌​‍was the last Dewan of Travancore. He wanted Travancore to be independent or join Pakistan.

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Cochin

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Malabar

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Mysore

Question 7

An Indian company plans to issue new shares to the public to raise capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Before the shares can be offered, the company must ensure compliance with various regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). What is SEBI's primary role in this IPO process?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure that investors receive accurate and complete information about the company and the offer. — SEBI's primary role in an IPO is to protect investor interests by ensuring transparency and full disclosure. It mandates that companies provide accurate and complete information through offer documents so that investors can make informed decisions. SEBI does not guarantee subscriptions, determine pricing directly, or market shares.

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A. To guarantee the minimum subscription amount for the IPO.

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B. To determine the fair market price at which the shares will be issued.

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D. To directly market the shares to potential investors through its network.

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular structure of 5+3+3+4. What does the '5' in this structure primarily represent?

Accepted Answer

B. Five years of foundational stage education (3 years of Anganwadi/preschool + Grades 1-2). — The '5' in the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure refers to the Foundational Stage. This includes three years of Anganwadi/preschool education (age 3-6) followed by two years of primary school (Grades 1 and 2, age 6-8). This stage focuses on multi-faceted learning, play-based discovery, and building foundational literacy and numeracy. The other options describe different stages or components not represented by the initial '5'.

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A. Five years of secondary education (Grades 9-12).

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C. Five years of higher education leading to a Bachelor's degree.

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D. Five years dedicated to vocational training after Grade 8.

Question 9

The Italian city that served as the major centre of the Renaissance was:

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Florence — Florence — wealthy through trade and banking, patronised by the Medici.

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Rome

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Venice

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Naples

Question 10

In the context of social change in Kerala, the rapid urbanization and migration of youth to cities often lead to specific community health challenges. Which of the following is a direct consequence of such demographic shifts on community health?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased psychosocial stress, lifestyle diseases, and strain on urban health infrastructure. — Rapid urbanization and migration frequently result in increased psychosocial stress due to changing social dynamics, a rise in lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases from sedentary habits and dietary changes, and significant strain on urban health infrastructure. While sanitation might improve in some areas, lifestyle diseases are a major concern. Traditional family support often weakens, and rural primary healthcare can suffer from a lack of trained personnel who migrate to urban centers.

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A. Decreased prevalence of non-communicable diseases due to improved sanitation.

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B. Enhanced traditional family support systems for the elderly and children.

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D. Greater access to primary healthcare services in rural areas due to reduced population density.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #167