LDC Mixed Practice Test #196

Question 1

Doordarshan began:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 Sept 1959 — Experimental in Delhi. ‌​‍Colour 1982 (Asian Games). Liberalisation opened private satellite TV (1991-92). ‌​‍Now DD Free Dish.

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1947

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2000

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1991

Question 2

Synonym of INEXORABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unrelenting — Impossible to stop.‌​‍

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Flexible

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Changeable

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Forgiving

Question 3

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of school education. What is the correct sequence of stages in this new 5+3+3+4 structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary. — The correct answer is A. NEP 2020 reforms the school curricular structure into a 5+3+3+4 design, corresponding to Foundational (3-8 years), Preparatory (8-11 years), Middle (11-14 years), and Secondary (14-18 years) stages. Options B, C, and D represent either outdated classifications, pedagogical approaches, or incorrect combinations of stages, failing to capture the specific new structural framework proposed by NEP 2020.

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B. Early Childhood, Primary, Upper Primary, High School.

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C. Play-based, Discovery, Experiential, Vocational.

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D. ECCE, Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary.

Question 4

A primary school teacher wants to introduce the concept of 'parts of a plant' to her students, ensuring active participation and visual understanding. Which teaching aid would be most appropriate for this lesson, promoting direct observation and discussion?

Accepted Answer

C. A real plant brought into the classroom, along with labeled flashcards. — Bringing a real plant (Option C) allows for direct observation, tactile engagement, and hands-on learning, which is highly effective for primary students. Labeled flashcards further aid in vocabulary development. Textbook diagrams, videos, or posters (Options A, B, D) are useful but lack the direct, multi-sensory experience provided by a real specimen, reducing the potential for active participation and deeper understanding.

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A. A detailed textbook diagram of a plant.

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B. A pre-recorded video documentary on plant growth.

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D. A set of laminated posters depicting various plant types.

Question 5

The Emergency of 1975 was declared under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 352 — The 1975 Emergency was declared under Article 352 (National Emergency) by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on PM Indira Gandhi's advice.‌​‍

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Article 356

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Article 360

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Article 370

Question 6

Vishu Kani items:

Accepted Answer

Gold, rice, mirror, cucumber, flowers — Auspicious items viewed first on Vishu morning.

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Only flowers

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Books

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Coins

Question 7

Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in:

Accepted Answer

1492 — Columbus landed in Caribbean (Bahamas) on 12 October 1492 under Spanish flag. Mistakenly thought he reached India. Triggered European colonisation of Americas.

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1453

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1498

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1522

Question 8

Antonym of UNITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Divide — Unite ↔ divide.‌​‍

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Combine

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Connect

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Join

Question 9

Highest civilian award in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award.‌​‍

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Padma Vibhushan

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Shri

Question 10

Vadakkan Pattukal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North Malabar ballads — Northern ballads — heroes.‌​‍

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Nothing

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South songs

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Sanskrit

LDC Mixed Practice Test #196