LDC Mixed Practice Test #390

Question 1

The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) under Mahatma Gandhi marked a pivotal phase in the Indian freedom struggle. What was its most significant contribution to changing the character of the nationalist movement?

Accepted Answer

B. It for the first time involved a broad spectrum of Indian society, including peasants, workers, and women, transforming it into a truly mass movement. — Option B highlights the most significant impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement: its success in mobilizing various sections of Indian society, transcending the elite-driven nature of earlier movements to become a mass movement. Option A is incorrect as Dominion Status was not granted immediately. Option C is false as the movement was based on non-violent civil disobedience. Option D describes a feature more prominent in later movements like the Quit India Movement, not the primary outcome of NCM.

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A. It successfully pressured the British government to grant Dominion Status to India immediately.

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C. It primarily focused on armed resistance and revolutionary activities against British rule.

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D. It led to the establishment of an independent parallel government structure across several provinces.

Question 2

Which Kerala author-work pair does NOT match? ‌​‍(i) Brahmananda Sivayogi-Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi (ii) Sree Narayana Guru-Darsanamala (iii) Chattampi Swamikal-Pracheena Malayalam (iv) V.T. Bhattathiripad-Markkudakkullile Mahanarakam

Accepted Answer

(i) only — Brahmananda Sivayogi wrote 'Mokshapradeepam' — NOT 'Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi'. ‌​‍Others are correct matches.

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(i) and (iv)

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(iii) only

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(iv) only

Question 3

One word: Study of meanings:

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Semantics — Semantics.

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Syntax

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Phonology

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Morphology

Question 4

Antonym of KNOWN:‌​‍

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Unknown — Known ↔ unknown.‌​‍

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Recognized

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Famous

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Familiar

Question 5

The superlative form of 'bad' is:‌​‍

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Worst — Bad — worse — worst.‌​‍

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Badder

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More bad

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Worse

Question 6

Municipal governance was constitutionalised by:‌​‍

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74th Amendment (1992) — 74th Amendment added Part IXA and 12th Schedule (18 subjects) for urban local bodies (Municipalities).‌​‍

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86th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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88th Amendment

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary purpose of formative assessment in education?

Accepted Answer

B. To diagnose learning difficulties and provide immediate feedback. — Formative assessment aims to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback to identify gaps in understanding. Option A refers to summative assessment, C is irrelevant to formative goals, and D describes high-stakes testing rather than continuous evaluation.

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A. To assign final grades for academic performance.

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C. To rank students based on their overall achievements.

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D. To conduct standardized tests at the end of the academic year.

Question 8

Chattampi Swamikal attained Samadhi at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panmana — Chattampi Swamikal attained Samadhi at Panmana in Kollam district on 5 May 1924. ‌​‍Sivagiri is associated with Sree Narayana Guru.

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Sivagiri

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Aruvippuram

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Alathur

Question 9

Pandit K.P. Karuppan's social reform movement was:

Accepted Answer

Araya Samajam — Pandit Karuppan founded Araya Samajam for the Araya (fisherfolk) community.

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Yogakshema Sabha

Question 10

Antonym of FAST:

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Slow — Fast ↔ slow.

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Quick

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Rapid

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Swift

LDC Mixed Practice Test #390