LDC Mixed Practice Test #237

Question 1

Who wrote the play 'Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku'?

Accepted Answer

V.T. Bhattathiripad — V.T. Bhattathiripad's reformist play (1929) — 'From the Kitchen to the Stage'.

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Swami Vivekananda

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Poikayil Yohannan

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Ezhuthachan

Question 2

A Social Science teacher wants to effectively demonstrate the geographical distribution of natural resources across India to a class of 8th graders. Which teaching aid would be most appropriate and effective for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. An interactive digital map or GIS software. — An interactive digital map or GIS software allows for dynamic visualization of data layers, making it highly effective for demonstrating the geographical distribution of natural resources. It offers detailed information and interactive exploration that a static map or globe cannot provide, and flashcards are for recall, not spatial understanding.

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A. A simple blackboard drawing of India's map.

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B. A physical globe.

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D. A set of flashcards with resource names.

Question 3

India's renewable energy capacity (GW 2024):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

200+ — Over 200 GW installed.‌​‍

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100

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50

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500

Question 4

Proclamation of Emergency must be approved:

Accepted Answer

Within 1 month — Within 1 month by both Houses (44th Am).

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Within 2 months

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Immediately

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Within 30 days

Question 5

Religious fundamentalism is:

Accepted Answer

Modern response: strict return to 'fundamentals' of scripture against modernisation — Fundamentalism is a modern phenomenon — reaction to modernity, secularisation. Term originated in American Protestantism (1910s).

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Ancient religion

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Atheism

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Mysticism

Question 6

Five-kingdom classification by Whittaker (1969) includes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia — Based on cell type, organisation, nutrition, reproduction. ‌​‍Three-domain (Woese): Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

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Virus as separate

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Prokaryota, Eukaryota

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Plantae and Animalia only

Question 7

The Kerala State Teacher's Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of education. Which of the following is a primary criterion for selecting a teacher for this award?

Accepted Answer

D. Innovative teaching methodologies leading to improved learning outcomes and student engagement. — The primary focus of a teacher's award is to recognize excellence in teaching and its direct impact on students. Innovative teaching methodologies that result in improved learning outcomes and student engagement are core to this. While research (A), community service (B), or high pass rates (C) are commendable, they are either secondary or can be outcomes rather than the direct measure of a teacher's innovative pedagogical contribution.

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

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B. Active involvement in community service and social welfare initiatives, alongside teaching.

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

Question 8

Christopher Columbus reached the Bahamas in 1492 with financial backing from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain — The Spanish Catholic monarchs sponsored Columbus's westward voyage.‌​‍

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Queen Elizabeth I of England

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King John II of Portugal

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Louis XII of France

Question 9

How many Five Year Plans has India had in total?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — India had 12 Five Year Plans from 1951 to 2017. ‌​‍The 12th Plan (2012-17) was the last. After that, NITI Aayog's approach replaced the formal Five Year Plan system.

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10

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11

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13

Question 10

Who wrote the first biography of Sree Narayana Guru?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Murkothu Kumaran — Murkothu Kumaran's biography of Sree Narayana Guru was the first.‌​‍

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Dr. Palpu

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Kumaranasan

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Moorkoth Ramunni

LDC Mixed Practice Test #237