LDC Mixed Practice Test #171

Question 1

Choose the correct antonym for 'magnificent' in: That is a magnificent movie.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small — 'Magnificent' (grand) vs 'Small' (not grand).‌​‍

Answer

Fantastic

Answer

Gigantic

Answer

Big

Question 2

Inverted pyramid in journalism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Most important info at top; least important at bottom — Originated in telegraph era. ‌​‍Editor can cut from bottom without losing essence. Feature writing uses other structures.

Answer

Chronological

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Narrative

Answer

Reverse

Question 3

Kerala Rajya Sabha seats:

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 Rajya Sabha members.

Answer

7

Answer

11

Answer

13

Question 4

In a classroom where students have varying learning paces, which teaching aid would BEST support differentiated instruction?

Accepted Answer

C. Adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy or BYJU’S — Adaptive learning platforms adjust content difficulty based on individual student performance, catering to varying learning paces. While audiobooks and textbooks lack interactivity, uniform worksheets fail to address diverse learning needs effectively.

Answer

A. Single textbook for all students

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B. Audiobooks for every chapter

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D. Uniform set of worksheets for all students

Question 5

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic'. Among these terms, which one signifies that India is free to conduct its own affairs, both internally and externally, without any external dependence or control?

Accepted Answer

D. Sovereign — The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble signifies that India is an independent state, free from any external control or influence. It implies that India has the ultimate authority to govern itself in all matters, both internal and external. The other terms like 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Democratic' describe the nature of the Indian state and its governance principles, not its independence from external powers.

Answer

A. Socialist

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B. Democratic

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C. Secular

Question 6

National Commission for Minorities:

Accepted Answer

1992 — NCM Act 1992.

Answer

1993

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1995

Answer

2000

Question 7

A concave lens has power:

Accepted Answer

Negative — Diverging (concave) lenses have negative power; converging (convex) have positive.

Answer

Positive

Answer

Zero

Answer

Depends on size only

Question 8

Ayyankali founded which organisation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali founded Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907.‌​‍

Answer

SNDP Yogam

Answer

NSS

Answer

Brahmo Samaj

Question 9

Ayyankali founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — 1907.‌​‍

Answer

SNDP

Answer

NSS

Answer

Arya Samaj

Question 10

Anomie (normlessness) is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Durkheim — Durkheim: anomie = state of normlessness during rapid social change (e.g., transition from mechanical to organic solidarity).‌​‍

Answer

Mead

Answer

Weber

Answer

Marx

LDC Mixed Practice Test #171