LDC Mixed Practice Test #211

Question 1

Descartes' 'cogito':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'I think, therefore I am' — starting point of Cartesian doubt — Method of systematic doubt. ‌​‍Rationalist. Father of modern Western philosophy. ‌​‍Contrast with Empiricists (Locke, Hume).

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God exists

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No knowledge

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Physical world real

Question 2

Kurinji Mala is the highest peak in:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki is Kerala's highest peak.

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Pathanamthitta

Question 3

A nuclear family consists of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parents + unmarried children — Trend in urban India. Reasons: migration, housing cost, women's work. Traditional joint family still in rural areas.

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Joint

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Only parents

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Only children

Question 4

When selecting a new set of digital teaching aids for a school, which of the following criteria should be given the LEAST priority if the primary goal is to enhance fundamental subject understanding across various disciplines?

Accepted Answer

D. The aids' ability to replace the teacher's direct instruction entirely. — Effective digital teaching aids are designed to supplement and enrich the teacher's instruction, not to replace it entirely, as the human element in teaching remains crucial for guidance, motivation, and personalized feedback. While curriculum alignment, user-friendliness, and cost are vital considerations, aiming for complete teacher replacement is not a sound pedagogical goal.

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A. Alignment with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

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B. User-friendliness and accessibility for both teachers and students.

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C. Cost-effectiveness and long-term maintenance requirements.

Question 5

Indulekha written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O. Chandu Menon — First major Malayalam novel (1889).‌​‍

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Ezhuthachan

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Basheer

Question 6

India-Russia oil trade:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surged post Ukraine war — Big increase.‌​‍

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Same

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Decreased

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None

Question 7

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission' launched in Kerala, what is the primary purpose of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number assigned to every citizen?

Accepted Answer

B. To create a unique digital health ID for seamless sharing and access to health records across providers — The ABHA number is designed to create a digital health ID system, allowing citizens to store and share their health records securely across healthcare providers. It is not directly linked to cashless treatment under AB-PMJAY, medicine subsidies, or direct benefit transfers, though it may indirectly support these services.

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A. To facilitate cashless treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

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C. To provide subsidized medicines under the 'Kerala Medical Services Corporation' scheme

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D. To enable direct benefit transfer of health-related financial assistance to beneficiaries

Question 8

Art 226:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HC writs — HC writs (wider than Art 32 — covers legal rights too).‌​‍

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SC writs

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District court writs

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Tribunal writs

Question 9

Synonym of FLIPPANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disrespectful/light — Not serious enough.‌​‍

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Respectful

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Serious

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Grave

Question 10

United Nations has how many official languages?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) — UN 6 official languages. ‌​‍UN Day 24 October. 193 member states. ‌​‍6 principal organs: GA, SC, ECOSOC, Secretariat, ICJ, Trusteeship Council (suspended).

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10

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5

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3

LDC Mixed Practice Test #211