LDC Mixed Practice Test #402

Question 1

One of the primary criticisms leveled against the Audio-lingual Method is its tendency to overlook a crucial aspect of language learning. Which of the following best describes this limitation?

Accepted Answer

C. Its limited scope for genuine, meaningful communication and creativity in language use. — The Audio-lingual Method, with its focus on mechanical drills and repetition, is often criticized for providing limited opportunities for learners to engage in genuine, meaningful communication and express their own ideas creatively. While it builds accuracy, it often falls short in developing the spontaneous and adaptive use of language required for real-world interactions.

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A. Its failure to provide sufficient grammatical explanations for complex sentence structures.

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B. Its overemphasis on written language skills and neglect of oral communication.

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D. Its inability to cater to large class sizes due to the intensive individual attention required.

Question 2

'The Last Supper' is a famous fresco painted by which great Renaissance artist?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci — Leonardo da Vinci's mural at Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan (1495-98).‌​‍

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Titian

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Michelangelo

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Donatello

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a key benefit for a teacher who regularly engages in action research within their classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. It enhances the teacher's professional development by fostering critical reflection and problem-solving skills. — Action research significantly contributes to a teacher's professional development by encouraging critical self-reflection, problem identification, and the development of context-specific solutions. It's a continuous process of improvement, not a one-time fix (A), nor is its primary purpose administrative evaluation (C) or standardization (D).

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A. It provides a definitive solution to all classroom problems permanently.

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C. It primarily serves as a method for administrators to evaluate teacher performance.

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D. It standardizes teaching practices across all classrooms regardless of context.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide detailed feedback for improvement during learning — Summative assessment is used for grading, promotion decisions, and program evaluation (C, D). Providing detailed feedback for improvement (B) is a key purpose of formative assessment, not summative. Option A is a purpose of summative assessment, so it is incorrect.

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A. To determine student promotion to the next grade

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C. To assign grades for report cards

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D. To evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching program

Question 5

Ninth Schedule added by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st Amendment — 1st Amendment (1951) added Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.‌​‍

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7th Amendment

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24th Amendment

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4th Amendment

Question 6

The Latin word 'audire' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To hear — 'Audire' means 'to hear' — from which 'audit' is derived.‌​‍

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To check

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To note

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To find

Question 7

Pulikali (tiger dance) is performed during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam — Pulikali is performed in Thrissur during Onam celebrations — dancers painted as tigers.‌​‍

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Vishu

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Christmas

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Navratri

Question 8

Synonym of JUBILANT:

Accepted Answer

Overjoyed — Jubilant = triumphant, joyful.

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Sad

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Angry

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Quiet

Question 9

Which Kerala government scheme, launched in 2019, aims to provide free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles to students from economically weaker sections to reduce dropout rates in government schools?

Accepted Answer

C. Pothichoru — The K-SMART (Kerala State Model of Reforming Textbooks) scheme includes provisions for free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles for students in government schools from low-income families. KITE Victers is a digital education initiative, Pothichoru is a literacy programme, and Snehasparsham focuses on school infrastructure improvements. Thus, K-SMART is the correct answer.

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A. KITE Victers

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B. K-SMART

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D. Snehasparsham

Question 10

India's national tree is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Banyan — Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree.‌​‍

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Peepul

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Mango

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Neem

LDC Mixed Practice Test #402