LDC Mixed Practice Test #436

Question 1

A local Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in Kerala is actively involved in mobilizing funds, volunteering for school maintenance, and participating in academic review meetings to improve the overall quality of education in their public school. This community engagement is a key pillar of the state's broader initiative to rejuvenate public education. Which of the following initiatives primarily emphasizes and facilitates such widespread community participation for school development?

Accepted Answer

D. Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam — Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam is the comprehensive public education rejuvenation mission launched by the Kerala government, which explicitly emphasizes the crucial role of community participation, including PTAs, in improving public schools. While other options represent specific programs or events, they do not encompass the overarching focus on community engagement as a core strategy for holistic school development.

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A. Little KITES

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B. Pravesanolsavam

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C. Haritha Vidyalayam

Question 2

DPSP borrowed from:‌​‍

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Ireland — Irish Constitution.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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France

Question 3

'He is good ___ mathematics':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

at — Good at (skill).‌​‍

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with

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on

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in

Question 4

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1969, is widely considered a watershed moment in Kerala's socio-economic history. Which of the following best describes the most revolutionary aspect of this amendment?

Accepted Answer

B. It granted ownership rights directly to cultivating tenants and abolished landlordism, effectively ending the traditional landlord-tenant relationship. — The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1969, fundamentally transformed Kerala's agrarian structure by abolishing landlordism and conferring ownership rights directly upon cultivating tenants. This effectively dismantled the feudal landlord-tenant system, securing land for millions and empowering the tillers of the soil. Options A, C, and D describe unrelated, secondary, or incorrect aspects of this landmark legislation.

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A. It introduced a progressive income tax system on agricultural profits, significantly increasing state revenue.

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C. The Act established a comprehensive system of cooperative farming societies, making them the sole legal entities for land ownership and cultivation.

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D. It mandated the relocation of landless laborers to newly developed industrial zones, diversifying the state's economy away from agriculture.

Question 5

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

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T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

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Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 6

The National Commission for Minorities was established under:‌​‍

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National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 — Statutory body under the NCM Act, 1992 — safeguards constitutional/legal rights of minorities.‌​‍

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Article 29

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Vishaka Guidelines

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Protection of Civil Rights Act

Question 7

During a microteaching lesson, a teacher notices that students are becoming disengaged and their attention is wavering. To re-capture their focus using the 'Stimulus Variation Skill', which action would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

B. Change their position in the classroom, alter their voice modulation, and use gestures. — The 'Stimulus Variation Skill' involves changing the teacher's behavior (movement, gestures, voice modulation, focusing, pausing) to maintain student attention and prevent monotony. Option B directly applies these elements to vary the stimulus and re-engage students. Options A, C, and D are other teaching techniques but do not primarily represent the 'Stimulus Variation Skill' for re-engagement.

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A. Ask a student to summarize the last point discussed.

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C. Write down the key points on the blackboard for students to copy.

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D. Provide a short quiz to assess their understanding of the topic so far.

Question 8

Panchayat Amendment:‌​‍

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73rd — 73rd Amendment (1992) = Panchayati Raj.‌​‍

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42nd

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44th

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74th

Question 9

Synonym of IMMUTABLE:

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Unchanging — Unable to be changed.

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Changeable

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Flexible

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Variable

Question 10

Analogy: Brave : Coward :: Humble : ?

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Arrogant — Opposite pair.

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Modest

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Shy

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Honest

LDC Mixed Practice Test #436