LDC Mixed Practice Test #286

Question 1

An adolescent frequently changes their style of dress, musical preferences, and friend groups, expressing confusion about who they 'really are.' This struggle is primarily related to which developmental task?

Accepted Answer

C. Forming a sense of identity — According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the primary task for adolescents (ages 12-18) is 'Identity vs. Role Confusion.' This involves exploring different roles, beliefs, and behaviors to form a coherent sense of self. The described changes and confusion directly reflect this struggle for identity.

Answer

A. Developing intimate relationships

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B. Achieving industry

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D. Mastering concrete operations

Question 2

The Pallava capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchipuram — Pallavas (3rd-9th C CE) ruled from Kanchipuram. ‌​‍Sponsored Dravidian architecture at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO).

Answer

Chennai

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Thanjavur

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Madurai

Question 3

Direct: 'Where are you going?' Indirect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He asked where I was going — WH-question indirect: reporter verb + wh + subject + verb.‌​‍

Answer

He asked that I was going

Answer

He asked where was I going

Answer

He asked where I am going

Question 4

42nd Amendment's provisions overturned in Minerva Mills:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Sections 4 and 55 of 42nd Am struck down.‌​‍

Answer

Some DPSP over FR

Answer

None

Answer

Unlimited amending power

Question 5

Capital of Japan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tokyo — Tokyo. Currency = Yen.‌​‍

Answer

Osaka

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Kyoto

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Hiroshima

Question 6

Number of diagonals in a polygon of n sides is:

Accepted Answer

n(n−3)/2 — Formula for diagonals in an n-gon: n(n−3)/2; e.g., hexagon has 9.

Answer

n

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n(n−1)/2

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n−2

Question 7

CI on 1000 at 10% for 3 years:

Accepted Answer

₹331 — 1000(1.1³-1)=331.

Answer

₹300

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₹300

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₹310

Question 8

A person who loves books:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bibliophile — Bibliophile = lover of books.‌​‍

Answer

Numismatist

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Philatelist

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Audiophile

Question 9

Cultural Capital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

TVM

Question 10

HTTP stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol — HTTP = HyperText Transfer Protocol. HTTPS = HTTP Secure (encrypted).‌​‍

Answer

High Tech Transfer Protocol

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Hyper Text Transport Process

Answer

Home Tool Transfer Protocol

LDC Mixed Practice Test #286