LDC Mixed Practice Test #169

Question 1

Atal Setu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link — India's longest sea bridge — Mumbai (2024).‌​‍

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Kanyakumari

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Bhopal

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Delhi Metro

Question 2

India's First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) primarily focused on agriculture and irrigation projects to address food scarcity and rehabilitate the economy post-partition. In contrast, the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) laid a strong emphasis on industrialization. What was the primary rationale behind this strategic shift in economic priorities?

Accepted Answer

C. To build a robust industrial base, particularly heavy industries, as a foundation for long-term economic self-reliance and growth. — The Second Five-Year Plan, based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized heavy industries to create a strong domestic industrial base. This was seen as crucial for achieving long-term economic self-reliance and sustainable growth, moving beyond the initial agricultural focus. While other factors like employment generation were considered, the fundamental strategic shift was towards building indigenous industrial capacity.

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A. To leverage India's abundant natural resources for rapid export-led growth.

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B. To reduce dependence on foreign aid and achieve self-sufficiency in defense production.

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D. To absorb the surplus agricultural labor force into urban manufacturing sectors, mitigating rural unemployment.

Question 3

Ram Temple architect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Sompura family.‌​‍

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Indian design

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Architect father-son

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Chandrakant Sompura

Question 4

Fundamental theorem of algebra:‌​‍

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Every nth degree polynomial has exactly n complex roots (with multiplicity) — Proved by Gauss. Complex roots of real polynomials come in conjugate pairs.‌​‍

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Every polynomial has real root

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Only even degree roots

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Only real

Question 5

Synonym of PRESUMPTUOUS:‌​‍

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Overconfident — Assuming too much.‌​‍

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Shy

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Humble

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Modest

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a core feature of NCFTE 2009's vision for teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing rote memorization techniques — NCFTE 2009 advocates for reflective teaching, inclusivity, and tech integration but explicitly discourages rote learning. Option B is incorrect as it contradicts the framework's emphasis on understanding over memorization.

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A. Developing reflective practitioners

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C. Fostering inclusive and diverse classrooms

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D. Integrating technology for pedagogical enhancement

Question 7

Antonym of RICH:‌​‍

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Poor — Rich ↔ poor.‌​‍

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Wealthy

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Prosperous

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Affluent

Question 8

NCF 2005 strongly recommended a shift in assessment practices to reduce stress on students and make evaluation more comprehensive. Which of the following approaches aligns best with its recommendations?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) that integrates formative and summative assessments. — NCF 2005 advocated for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) to move away from high-stakes, one-time examinations. CCE aims to assess all aspects of a child's development, including scholastic and co-scholastic areas, through a variety of tools and techniques, integrating both formative and summative assessments to provide holistic feedback. Options A, C, and D represent practices that increase stress or narrow the scope of assessment, contrary to NCF 2005's vision.

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A. Sole reliance on year-end board examinations for all grades.

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C. Emphasizing competitive tests and rankings as the primary measure of learning.

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D. Standardizing national entrance exams for admission to all primary schools.

Question 9

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality — Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989) — examines how overlapping identities (race, gender, class) compound discrimination.‌​‍

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Sexism

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Patriarchy

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Feminism

Question 10

Gender refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Socially constructed roles, behaviours, identities associated with being male/female — Sex = biological. ‌​‍Gender = social construct. 'One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman' — Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (1949).

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Chromosomes

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Genetics

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Biological sex

LDC Mixed Practice Test #169