LDC Mixed Practice Test #408

Question 1

A teacher consistently offers small prizes (stickers, candies) to students who complete their homework on time, even for tasks they previously enjoyed doing without any external incentive. Over time, the teacher observes that some students now refuse to do homework unless a prize is offered. This scenario best illustrates which phenomenon related to motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Overjustification effect — The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task. When students who previously enjoyed homework start demanding rewards, their intrinsic motivation has been 'overjustified' by the external incentives, leading to a decline in their internal drive.

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A. Self-efficacy enhancement

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C. Attribution theory

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D. Goal-setting theory

Question 2

A watch given for repair is an example of a contract of:

Accepted Answer

Bailment — Bailment (Section 148, Indian Contract Act) — delivery of goods for a purpose with the understanding that they be returned.

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Agency

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Sale of goods

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General contract

Question 3

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is the primary objective of the proposed 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC)?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow students to earn, store, and transfer academic credits across higher education institutions. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to accumulate and transfer academic credits seamlessly across institutions, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of fostering flexibility in higher education. Option A is incorrect as ABC is not a financial assistance scheme. Option C is unrelated to ABC's purpose. Option D, while relevant to NEP, does not describe the primary function of ABC.

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A. To provide financial assistance to economically weaker students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for tracking the performance of school teachers in Kerala.

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D. To facilitate the integration of vocational education with traditional academic degrees.

Question 4

There is ___ money in the purse. It is empty.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

little — 'Little' (negative — almost none); 'a little' would mean some.‌​‍

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a few

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a little

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few

Question 5

The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

A. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and the enactment of the Rowlatt Acts — The Non-Cooperation Movement was initiated in response to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and the oppressive Rowlatt Acts, which had outraged Indians. Option B is incorrect as the Simon Commission's report came later; Option C is wrong as the Chauri Chaura incident led to the movement's withdrawal; Option D is incorrect as the Cripps Mission occurred during World War II.

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B. The Simon Commission's report recommending further constitutional reforms

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C. The Chauri Chaura incident, where a police station was set ablaze by protesters

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D. The failure of the Cripps Mission to secure India's full independence

Question 6

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Ayya Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 7

A tall, slender, fair-haired individual with a cheerful disposition, but prone to anxiety, especially about future events or thunderstorms, presents with burning pains (better by cold applications) and a strong desire for cold drinks. They also have a tendency for easy bleeding. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

D. Phosphorus — Phosphorus is characterized by a tall, slender build, an amiable yet anxious disposition (especially anticipatory anxiety and fear of thunderstorms), burning pains ameliorated by cold, strong desire for cold drinks, and a hemorrhagic diathesis. Argentum Nitricum has anticipatory anxiety but often with diarrhea, Gelsemium has dullness and drowsiness, and Lycopodium has right-sided complaints and 4-8 PM aggravation, making Phosphorus the most fitting choice.

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A. Argentum Nitricum

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B. Gelsemium Sempervirens

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C. Lycopodium Clavatum

Question 8

ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services):‌​‍

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1975 — World's largest early childhood programme. ‌​‍Anganwadis deliver nutrition, immunisation, pre-school ed, health. Women & Child Development Ministry.

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1947

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2000

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1991

Question 9

Kerala has undergone a significant demographic transition, resulting in one of India's oldest populations and low fertility rates. Considering this unique demographic profile, which of the following represents a primary challenge for urban planning and development in Kerala, distinct from states experiencing high youth migration to cities?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased pressure on urban healthcare infrastructure and public spaces to cater to the needs of an aging population. — Kerala's advanced demographic transition has led to an aging population and low fertility rates. This unique profile means that urban planning in Kerala must prioritize services and infrastructure catering to the elderly, such as accessible public spaces, specialized healthcare facilities, and social support systems. Options A, C, and D describe challenges more commonly associated with rapid urbanization driven by a young and growing population, which is less pronounced in Kerala's current demographic context.

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A. The need for extensive expansion of public transportation networks to accommodate a rapidly growing young workforce.

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C. A surge in demand for affordable housing and educational institutions due to a large influx of young families.

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D. The prevalence of a large informal sector economy driven by a surplus of young, unskilled labor in urban centers.

Question 10

Antonym of PROLIFIC:

Accepted Answer

Unproductive — Prolific = producing a lot.

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Productive

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Creative

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Skilled

LDC Mixed Practice Test #408