LDC Mixed Practice Test #264

Question 1

Synonym of TANGENTIAL:

Accepted Answer

Peripheral — Only slightly connected.

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Central

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Main

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Key

Question 2

Vir Bhumi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajiv — Rajiv Gandhi.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Indira

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 3

Which social reformer is known as 'Pulaya Raja'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali, the great social reformer who fought for the rights of Dalits, was honoured as Pulaya Raja.

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Poykayil Yohannan

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Pandit Karuppan

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Kumaranasan

Question 4

Paytm founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vijay Shekhar Sharma — VSS.‌​‍

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Kunal

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Binny

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Sachin Bansal

Question 5

Under the recent NEP 2020 framework, which of the following is a key recommendation for the foundational stage of school education (ages 3-8) in Kerala’s public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on play-based and activity-based learning with no formal assessment until Grade 3 — NEP 2020 emphasizes foundational learning through play, discovery, and activity-based pedagogy for ages 3-8, delaying formal assessments until at least Grade 3. Option A is incorrect as formal exams are not recommended at this stage; Option C contradicts the policy’s emphasis on multilingualism; Option D overstates the role of mother tongue, which is prioritized but not enforced exclusively.

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A. Introduction of formal examinations at the end of Grade 2 to assess foundational literacy and numeracy

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C. Mandatory transition to English-medium instruction from Grade 1 in all government schools

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D. Implementation of a standardized curriculum exclusively in the mother tongue for Grades 1-3

Question 6

Synonym of GAUDY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Showy — Brightly ostentatious.‌​‍

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Plain

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Subtle

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Elegant

Question 7

Oppana performed at:

Accepted Answer

Muslim weddings — Muslim wedding dance form (Mappila).

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Hindu weddings

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Christian events

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Any festival

Question 8

Pathanamthitta formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1982 — 1 November 1982.‌​‍

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1956

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1990

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1970

Question 9

The Travancore State Congress was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1938 — Travancore State Congress formed in 1938 to demand responsible government in Travancore.‌​‍

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1920

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1930

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1945

Question 10

Active voice vs Passive:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action — Active: 'She sings a song.' Passive: 'A song is sung by her.' Object becomes subject.‌​‍

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Both same thing

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Only one exists

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Same

LDC Mixed Practice Test #264