LDC Mixed Practice Test #395

Question 1

What is a significant limitation of relying solely on summative assessments for evaluating student learning throughout an academic year?

Accepted Answer

C. They primarily measure the outcome of learning at a specific point, often too late for intervention. — Summative assessments are designed to evaluate learning outcomes at the end of a course or unit. A significant limitation is that the results come too late to provide timely feedback for *improving* the current learning process, making interventions difficult. Options A, B, and D describe benefits typically associated with formative assessment, not summative.

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A. They provide extensive opportunities for students to revise and improve during the learning process.

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B. They offer detailed feedback that can immediately guide instructional adjustments.

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D. They encourage continuous student engagement and motivation through ongoing feedback.

Question 2

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 in India emphasizes a shift in healthcare approach. Which of the following best represents the primary focus of this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Shifting from a 'sick-care' approach to a 'wellness' orientation, focusing on preventive and promotive health. — The NHP 2017 primarily aims to shift India's healthcare system from a 'sick-care' approach to a 'wellness' orientation, emphasizing preventive and promotive health. While other options represent components or aspects of healthcare, the overarching policy goal is comprehensive wellness, not solely tertiary care, privatization, or just communicable disease control.

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A. Prioritizing the development of high-tech tertiary care facilities across all districts.

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C. Promoting the exclusive privatization of healthcare services to improve efficiency.

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D. Concentrating resources primarily on controlling communicable diseases through mass vaccination campaigns.

Question 3

Kerala's Multidimensional Poverty Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lowest among states — NITI Aayog MPI — Kerala best.‌​‍

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Average

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Highest

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Unknown

Question 4

A man says 'This woman is the wife of my mother's son.' Who is she?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wife — Mother's son = the man himself. Wife of himself = his wife.‌​‍

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Mother

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Sister

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Daughter-in-law

Question 5

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.‌​‍

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Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

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Jainism

Question 6

Sasthamkotta, Kerala's largest freshwater lake, is in:

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Sasthamkotta is a Ramsar wetland and a freshwater lake in Kollam district.

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Ernakulam

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Alappuzha

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Kottayam

Question 7

BRICS (original) members are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — BRIC term coined 2001 by Jim O'Neill (Goldman Sachs). ‌​‍BRIC became BRICS with South Africa's addition 2010. Expanded 2024 (UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt).

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Brazil, Russia, India, China

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India, UK, USA, Germany

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UK, US, France, China, Russia

Question 8

The Rajya Sabha members are elected for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years — Rajya Sabha members serve 6-year terms. 1/3 retire every 2 years.‌​‍

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4 years

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5 years

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Lifetime

Question 9

The official website of the Government of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

kerala.gov.in — kerala.gov.in is the official Kerala Government portal.‌​‍

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stateofkerala.gov.in

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keralastate.gov.in

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keralagovernment.gov.in

Question 10

Malayala Manorama founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Manorama 1888.‌​‍

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1900

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1920

Answer

1947

LDC Mixed Practice Test #395