LDC Mixed Practice Test #345

Question 1

Analogy: Cobbler : Shoe :: Tailor : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clothes — Tailor makes clothes.‌​‍

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Cloth

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Machine

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Thread

Question 2

Adolescent risk-taking behavior, such as experimenting with substances or reckless driving, is often attributed to a developmental mismatch in the brain. Which of the following best describes this mismatch?

Accepted Answer

B. Rapid development of the limbic system (reward center) preceding the full maturation of the prefrontal cortex (judgment center). — The limbic system, responsible for emotions and reward processing, develops rapidly during adolescence, leading to increased sensation-seeking. However, the prefrontal cortex, crucial for judgment, impulse control, and long-term planning, matures later, creating a temporary imbalance that can contribute to risk-taking behaviors. The prefrontal cortex is not fully developed, and the cerebellum and brainstem play different roles.

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A. Fully developed prefrontal cortex but underdeveloped limbic system.

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C. Complete maturation of the cerebellum leading to impulsive actions.

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D. Underdevelopment of the brainstem affecting emotional regulation.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a key component of microteaching skills?

Accepted Answer

B. Use of audio-visual aids for every lesson — Microteaching focuses on practicing a single teaching skill in a controlled environment, not necessarily requiring audio-visual aids for every lesson. Components like lesson planning, feedback, and short-duration practice are essential.

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A. Lesson planning with clear learning objectives

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C. Feedback session with peers or mentors

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D. Practice of a single teaching skill in a short duration

Question 4

In a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) classroom, which activity best fosters the use of English in real-life situations?

Accepted Answer

B. Role-playing a job interview in pairs — CLT emphasizes the use of language for meaningful communication. Role-playing a job interview simulates real-life interaction, unlike rote memorization or translation. Fill-in-the-blank exercises focus on form rather than function.

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A. Memorizing grammar rules and applying them in drills

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C. Translating sentences from English to the mother tongue

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D. Completing fill-in-the-blank exercises with given vocabulary

Question 5

Vakkom Moulavi is known as the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Vakkom Moulavi (1873-1932) is called the 'Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala'. ‌​‍He founded the newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' and promoted education and reform.

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Father of Kerala Renaissance

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Kerala Gandhi

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Father of Malayalam

Question 6

Which Kerala social reformer was involved in Kallumala Samaram / Perinad revolt?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the 1915 Kallumala Samaram at Perinad (Kollam).‌​‍

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Poikayil Appachan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 7

Thekkady:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar wildlife — Wildlife sanctuary.‌​‍

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Hill only

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Beach

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Tea

Question 8

Synonym of OBSOLETE:

Accepted Answer

Outdated — Obsolete = no longer in use.

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Modern

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Used

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Rare

Question 9

Antonym of SAME:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Different — Same ↔ different.‌​‍

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Similar

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Identical

Answer

Alike

Question 10

Superlative of 'good':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

best — Good - better - best.‌​‍

Answer

gooder

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better

Answer

goodest

LDC Mixed Practice Test #345