LDC Mixed Practice Test #310

Question 1

Mandamus writ means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

We command — Command to public authority to perform duty.‌​‍

Answer

You are forbidden

Answer

Produce body

Answer

Who authorized

Question 2

Battle of Colachel year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1741 — 1741 (Travancore vs Dutch).‌​‍

Answer

1729

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1750

Answer

1757

Question 3

A high school student consistently achieves top marks across all subjects, including Physics, Literature, and History, and also excels in logical reasoning competitions. Which theory of intelligence best accounts for this student's broad academic success?

Accepted Answer

C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across a wide range of cognitive tasks. This 'g-factor' explains why a student might perform consistently well in diverse academic subjects and logical reasoning, indicating a strong general intellectual ability. Gardner's theory emphasizes distinct intelligences, while Sternberg focuses on analytical, creative, and practical aspects, and Thurstone on specific primary mental abilities, none of which primarily explain such broad, consistent academic excellence through a single overarching factor.

Answer

A. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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B. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Thurstone's Theory of Primary Mental Abilities

Question 4

First Deputy Speaker of LS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyangar — M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar.‌​‍

Answer

Dhillon

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Mavalankar

Answer

Hukam Singh

Question 5

B is A's brother. C is B's father. D is C's mother. D is A's:

Accepted Answer

Grandmother — Father's mother = grandmother.

Answer

Mother

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Aunt

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Sister

Question 6

Kerala's UNESCO sites:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.‌​‍

Answer

None individually from Kerala

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Both

Answer

Nilambur teak

Question 7

Nuclear family consists of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parents and unmarried children — Nuclear family = mother + father + unmarried children. ‌​‍Dominant in modern urban societies.

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Extended kin

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Only siblings

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Only couple

Question 8

Synonym of INEPT:

Accepted Answer

Incompetent — Clumsy; unskilled.

Answer

Skilled

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Wise

Answer

Capable

Question 9

As per the recent SCERT Kerala guidelines for school reopening post-pandemic, which of the following measures is NOT mandated under the 'Safe School Protocol' for primary classes?

Accepted Answer

C. Deployment of a full-time school counselor in every government school — While CO2 monitors are recommended for assessing ventilation, SCERT Kerala does not mandate their installation in every classroom. Option A is correct as masks are required for older children, B is a recommended but not mandatory measure, and D aligns with social distancing protocols.

Answer

A. Mandatory use of face masks for students above 5 years

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B. Installation of CO2 monitors in classrooms to assess air quality

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D. Promoting staggered entry and exit timings to avoid crowding

Question 10

Bolgatty Palace:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Dutch palace on island, now hotel.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Tvm

LDC Mixed Practice Test #310