LDC Mixed Practice Test #190

Question 1

In light of Kerala's globally recognized Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission, which of the following best describes the primary objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To integrate local communities, protect the environment, and ensure economic benefits reach the grassroots level through tourism activities. — Kerala's Responsible Tourism Mission focuses on sustainable and inclusive tourism, ensuring that local communities, their culture, and the environment are protected while economic benefits are distributed equitably at the grassroots. It is not solely about luxury tourism or large-scale infrastructure without ecological consideration, nor about the privatization of assets.

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A. To solely promote luxury tourism and attract high-net-worth visitors to the state.

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C. To privatize all government-owned tourism assets for increased efficiency and profit generation.

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D. To develop new large-scale tourism infrastructure projects without considering their ecological impact.

Question 2

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 was defeated in Lok Sabha because it failed to secure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority of members present and voting — The 131st Amendment Bill to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 got 298 votes for and 230 against (total 528 present). ‌​‍Needed 352 (two-thirds) but fell short by 54 votes. Major setback for delimitation push.

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Simple majority

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Absolute majority

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Three-fourths majority

Question 3

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by the:‌​‍

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42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. ‌​‍The original Preamble did not contain these words.

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73rd Amendment

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44th Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 4

Which among the following is NOT a function of the Kerala State Election Commission as per the Constitution of India?

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C. Superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for the State Legislature elections — The State Election Commission (SEC) is responsible for conducting elections to local bodies (Option A) and preparing electoral rolls (Option B). However, superintendence over State Legislature elections is vested with the Election Commission of India (ECI), not the SEC (Option C is correct). Advising the Governor on disqualification matters is a function of the SEC (Option D), as per state laws.

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A. Conducting elections to the Municipalities and Panchayats in the State

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B. Preparing electoral rolls for local bodies and delimiting constituencies

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D. Advising the Governor on matters relating to disqualification of members of Panchayats and Municipalities

Question 5

The right against exploitation (Articles 23-24) prohibits:‌​‍

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Begar, human trafficking, and child labour under 14 in factories — Article 23: human trafficking + forced labour. ‌​‍Article 24: no child below 14 in hazardous employment.

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Only forced marriage

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Only economic exploitation

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Only slavery

Question 6

NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers. SCERT Kerala has also initiated various programs aligning with this. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the CPD modules envisioned by NEP for teachers, aiming to enhance their pedagogical skills?

Accepted Answer

B. A minimum of 50 hours of CPD per teacher per year, focusing on areas like experiential learning, ICT, and inclusive education. — NEP 2020 mandates a minimum of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per teacher per year, with a focus on areas such as experiential learning, art-integrated learning, ICT, and inclusive education. This is aimed at keeping teachers updated with new pedagogies and subject content. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios that do not align with the comprehensive and continuous nature of CPD as outlined in NEP.

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A. Mandatory annual training of exactly 10 hours focused solely on administrative tasks.

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C. One-time certification program at the beginning of their career, with no further training required.

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D. Optional workshops offered only during summer vacations, without any specific learning outcomes.

Question 7

Kerala has consistently led in educational achievements. Among its many 'firsts', which district in Kerala was the first in India to achieve 100% primary education under the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) program, demonstrating a pioneering commitment to universal literacy?

Accepted Answer

A. Ernakulam — Ernakulam district was the first in India to achieve 100% primary education under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program in 2015, building on its earlier achievement of being the first fully literate district in India in 1990. While other districts like Kottayam and Palakkad have high literacy rates, Ernakulam holds this specific 'first' for primary education under SSA.

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B. Kottayam

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C. Malappuram

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D. Palakkad

Question 8

The National Teachers' Award, conferred by the President of India, primarily aims to recognize and celebrate the unique contribution of teachers who have improved the quality of education and enriched the lives of their students. Which of the following is a key criterion for selecting recipients of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. Active involvement in community service and innovative teaching practices. — The National Teachers' Award emphasizes teachers' active involvement in community service, their adoption of innovative teaching practices, and their positive impact on students and the school environment. While academic qualifications or high pass percentages are commendable, the primary focus of this award is on holistic contributions to the field of education and the community, rather than purely academic or research output.

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A. Publication of a minimum of five research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

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C. Achieving 100% pass results in board examinations for at least five consecutive years.

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D. Possession of a Ph.D. degree in their respective subject area.

Question 9

Jan Lokpal Bill:‌​‍

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All true — Led to Lokpal Act 2013.‌​‍

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Abandoned

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Became Lokpal Act 2013

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Anna Hazare movement 2011

Question 10

Which of the following is a core pedagogical shift advocated by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?

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C. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school and moving away from textbook-centric learning. — NCF 2005 strongly advocated for connecting school knowledge to the child's life outside school, moving away from rote learning, and promoting constructivist approaches. This principle aims to make learning more meaningful and relevant, rather than confined to textbooks or mere memorization. Options A and D represent practices NCF 2005 sought to move away from, while B is an irrelevant distraction.

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A. Rote learning and memorization of facts.

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B. Shifting learning away from the classroom to external coaching centers.

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D. Emphasizing rigid discipline and authoritarian teaching methods.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #190