LDC Mixed Practice Test #233

Question 1

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" responses, such as slowing heart rate and increasing digestion?

Accepted Answer

C. Parasympathetic Nervous System — The Parasympathetic Nervous System conserves energy and promotes "rest and digest" functions, leading to decreased heart rate, increased digestive activity, and pupil constriction. In contrast, the Sympathetic Nervous System governs "fight or flight" responses.

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A. Somatic Nervous System

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B. Sympathetic Nervous System

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D. Central Nervous System

Question 2

In Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, a Grama Sabha meeting in a particular ward strongly recommends constructing a new public health center. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the subsequent procedural steps for this proposal to be considered and potentially implemented?

Accepted Answer

C. The Grama Panchayat incorporates the proposal into its draft annual plan, which is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level, and finally integrated into the District Plan by the District Planning Committee for resource allocation and approval. — The Grama Sabha is the foundation of the planning process, and its recommendations are crucial for the Grama Panchayat's draft plan. This plan is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level and further integrated by the District Planning Committee (DPC) into the comprehensive District Plan. The DPC is responsible for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, ensuring a bottom-up planning approach and coordinated resource allocation. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete procedu

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A. The Grama Panchayat must directly approve and allocate funds for the project from its own budget, as the Grama Sabha's decision is binding.

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B. The proposal is forwarded by the Grama Panchayat to the Block Panchayat, which then directly includes it in its annual plan for implementation across its jurisdiction.

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D. The Grama Panchayat sends the proposal directly to the State Planning Board for technical sanction and funding allocation, bypassing intermediate tiers.

Question 3

During the feedback session of a microteaching cycle, a supervisor provides specific, actionable suggestions to a trainee on how to improve their 'Questioning' skill. What is the primary purpose of this type of feedback in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify areas for improvement and guide the trainee in re-planning the lesson. — The primary purpose of feedback in microteaching is formative; it aims to provide constructive criticism to help the trainee identify weaknesses and strengths in their performance. This feedback is crucial for guiding the trainee in re-planning and subsequently re-teaching the lesson more effectively, leading to skill refinement rather than summative assessment or comparison.

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A. To evaluate the trainee's overall teaching aptitude for final assessment.

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C. To compare the trainee's performance with other trainees in the group.

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D. To ensure strict adherence to a pre-defined script for the micro-lesson.

Question 4

Constantinople was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Constantine (330 CE) — Emperor Constantine the Great founded Constantinople on site of old Byzantium (330 CE). ‌​‍Capital of Eastern Roman Empire. Fell to Ottomans 1453.

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Hadrian

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Justinian

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Nero

Question 5

Which of the following aligns with the assessment reforms suggested in NCF 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on formative assessment — NCF 2005 advocates for CCE to reduce exam stress and promote holistic development (B). Options A, C, and D reflect outdated or punitive assessment methods that contradict its child-centered approach. Feedback and formative assessment are key components.

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A. Frequent high-stakes examinations to rank students

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C. Emphasis on absolute grading without feedback

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D. Elimination of internal assessments in favor of external board exams

Question 6

First Kerala Assembly election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — 28 February - 11 March 1957.‌​‍

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1965

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1960

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1967

Question 7

Delhi special status under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

239AA — Article 239AA — NCT Delhi.‌​‍

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371

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239

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370

Question 8

Synonym of BRUSQUE:

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Abrupt in manner.

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Polite

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Gentle

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Slow

Question 9

The idiom 'burning the midnight oil' means:

Accepted Answer

Studying or working late into the night — Originally from using oil lamps for late-night work.

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Fire accident

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Wasting fuel

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Energy saving

Question 10

Which language teaching method emphasizes the use of the mother tongue in the initial stages of learning a second language and is commonly associated with the Kerala State Education Department's curriculum guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method — The Grammar-Translation Method is the correct answer as it prioritizes the use of the mother tongue (L1) for explaining grammar rules and vocabulary in the target language (L2), aligning with traditional Kerala PSC-relevant pedagogical approaches. The Audiolingual Method focuses on habit formation through drills (B), the Direct Method on L2-only instruction (C), and Communicative Language Teaching on real-life communication (D), none of which emphasize mother tongue use in the same way.

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B. Audiolingual Method

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C. Direct Method

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D. Communicative Language Teaching

LDC Mixed Practice Test #233