LDC Mixed Practice Test #178

Question 1

Which of the following was a key provision of the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, aimed at land reforms in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Abolition of the Jenmi system and redistribution of land to tenants — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, primarily aimed to abolish the Jenmi (landlord) system, which was a feudal landholding structure, and redistribute land to actual tillers. Option A directly reflects this objective. Option B is incorrect as the act focused on land redistribution, not commercial farming. Option C is wrong because nationalization was not part of the act. Option D misrepresents the tax structure, which was not the primary goal of this legislation.

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B. Introduction of commercial farming practices in paddy fields

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C. Nationalization of all agricultural lands above 10 acres

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D. Imposition of heavy taxes on land ownership to fund industrialization

Question 2

David Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning suggests that new information is most effectively learned when it is related to existing knowledge. Which of the following teaching strategies aligns best with Ausubel's theory?

Accepted Answer

B. Using advance organizers to connect new material with prior knowledge — Ausubel emphasized the use of advance organizers—structured materials presented before learning—to bridge new information with existing cognitive structures. Memorization (A), strict discipline (C), and exclusive experiential learning (D) do not align with his focus on meaningful learning through conceptual connections.

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A. Encouraging students to memorize facts through repetition

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C. Implementing strict discipline to ensure focus during lessons

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D. Focusing exclusively on hands-on, experiential learning activities

Question 3

After learning about the principles of levers and simple machines, students are tasked with designing and building a device to lift a heavy object using only materials provided (e.g., wooden planks, ropes, fulcrums). This activity best represents which phase of the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

C. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase focuses on applying newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, real-world situations or problems, allowing students to deepen and extend their conceptual understanding. Designing and building a device using learned principles is a direct application and extension of their knowledge, fitting the 'Elaborate' phase perfectly. 'Engage' creates interest, 'Explore' involves initial investigation, and 'Evaluate' assesses learning.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Question 4

Which of the following is a key characteristic of action research that distinguishes it from traditional research?

Accepted Answer

C. It involves cycles of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting — Action research is iterative and cyclical, involving teachers as both researchers and participants in the process. This iterative approach (C) is a core feature, unlike the other options which describe traditional research (A, D) or external involvement (B).

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A. It requires a large sample size for valid results

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B. It is conducted by external researchers without teacher involvement

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D. It focuses solely on quantitative data analysis

Question 5

Thrissur Zoo:‌​‍

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State Museum + Zoo — Both in one complex.‌​‍

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Private

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Only zoo

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Only museum

Question 6

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in:

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1933 — Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933; quickly consolidated dictatorial power.

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1918

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1929

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1939

Question 7

GST Council chair:‌​‍

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FM of India — Union Finance Minister.‌​‍

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PM

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VP

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CEA

Question 8

A newborn is assessed at 5 minutes after birth with the following findings: heart rate 110 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace when stimulated, body pink with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

A. 6 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (>100 bpm = 2, so 110 bpm = 2); Respiratory Effort (Weak cry = 1); Muscle Tone (Some flexion = 1); Reflex Irritability (Grimace = 1); Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1). Adding these scores (2+1+1+1+1) results in a total APGAR score of 6. This score indicates that the newborn needs some observation or intervention.

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B. 7

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C. 8

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D. 9

Question 9

Kerala's electrification year (100%):‌​‍

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2017 — First fully electrified state — 2017.‌​‍

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2019

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2015

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2021

Question 10

Emergency provisions of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from:

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Weimar (Germany) Constitution — Emergency provisions in India were inspired by Weimar Germany's 1919 constitution.

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UK

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USA

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Canada

LDC Mixed Practice Test #178