LDC Mixed Practice Test #197

Question 1

Emotional Intelligence (EI) popularised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Daniel Goleman (1995) — Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills. ‌​‍Often cited as predictor of success beyond IQ.

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Piaget

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Maslow

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Freud

Question 2

The term 'Parliamentary Democracy' signifies that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The executive is elected by and responsible to the legislature — In parliamentary democracy, the Council of Ministers is accountable to the legislature (Lok Sabha at Centre).‌​‍

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Judiciary is supreme

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Only Parliament can amend laws

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The people elect the President directly

Question 3

Which port in Kerala handles the most cargo?

Accepted Answer

Kochi Port — Kochi Port (Cochin Port) is the major port in Kerala and handles the largest volume of cargo.

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Vizhinjam

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Beypore

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Azhikkal

Question 4

Odd: Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Rhombus‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Triangle — Others have 4 sides; triangle has 3.‌​‍

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Rhombus

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Square

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Rectangle

Question 5

A teacher using the CLT approach wants students to practice asking for directions in a real-life scenario. Which activity would best align with this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Role-playing a situation where students ask and give directions in pairs — CLT emphasizes authentic, interactive communication. Role-playing a real-life scenario (e.g., asking for directions) aligns with this goal by providing meaningful practice. Worksheets, memorization, and writing paragraphs are less interactive and context-bound.

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A. Completing a worksheet on prepositions of place

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B. Memorizing a dialogue about giving directions

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D. Writing a paragraph on how to reach a landmark

Question 6

Cubes with exactly one face painted (3cm cube):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 1 per face × 6 faces = 6.‌​‍

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12

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8

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24

Question 7

Nixon-Mao meeting (1972) marked:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US-China diplomatic opening — President Nixon visited China Feb 1972 — historic opening. ‌​‍Shanghai Communiqué. US recognised PRC officially 1979 (Carter).

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USSR-China alliance

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Vietnam peace

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Cuban crisis

Question 8

Synonym of PROWESS:

Accepted Answer

Skill — Outstanding skill.

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Weakness

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Cowardice

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Ignorance

Question 9

Correct spelling:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Occasion — Occasion — one 's', two 'c's.‌​‍

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Occassion

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Ocassion

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Occasian

Question 10

Antonym of DIRTY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clean — Dirty ↔ clean.‌​‍

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Dusty

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Messy

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Filthy

LDC Mixed Practice Test #197