LDC Mixed Practice Test #443

Question 1

What number lies exactly between 1/2 and 3/4 on the number line?

Accepted Answer

5/8 — Mean of 1/2 and 3/4 = (1/2 + 3/4)/2 = (2/4 + 3/4)/2 = 5/8.

Answer

7/8

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1/4

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1

Question 2

Synonym of PLAUDITS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Praise — Applause.‌​‍

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Criticism

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Insults

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Silence

Question 3

Workers compensation India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 Act — Workmen's Compensation Act 1923.‌​‍

Answer

1947

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1957

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1936

Question 4

Apartheid ended in South Africa when Nelson Mandela was elected President in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1994 — First multi-racial elections in South Africa held 1994. ‌​‍Mandela (ANC) elected first Black President after 27 years in prison.

Answer

1990

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1992

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1996

Question 5

The plural of 'mouse' (animal) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mice — Mouse → mice (irregular); computer 'mouses' is sometimes used.‌​‍

Answer

Mices

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Mouse's

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Mouses

Question 6

Synonym of SCRUTINIZE:

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Examine carefully.

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Ignore

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Overlook

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Skim

Question 7

I was going ___ the documents last evening.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

through — 'Going through' = examining carefully.‌​‍

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in

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on

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about

Question 8

A language teacher consistently uses mimicry, memorization of dialogues, and extensive pattern drills in her classroom. She believes that language acquisition is a process of habit formation and that errors should be immediately corrected to prevent the formation of bad habits. This approach is most characteristic of which language teaching method?

Accepted Answer

B. Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) — The Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) is heavily influenced by behaviorism, emphasizing habit formation through repetitive drills, mimicry, and memorization of dialogues, with immediate error correction to avoid 'bad habits'. The Direct Method focuses on natural language use without translation, while Community Language Learning (CLL) is learner-centered and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) focuses on completing meaningful tasks, neither primarily relying on strict habit formation through drills.

Answer

A. Direct Method

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C. Community Language Learning (CLL)

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D. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

Question 9

Fundamental Duties (Part IVA, Article 51A) were added by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd (1976) — Added by 42nd Amendment on Swaran Singh Committee recommendation. ‌​‍Originally 10 duties; 11th added by 86th Amendment (2002).

Answer

44th (1978)

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86th (2002)

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52nd (1985)

Question 10

Which is the major religion in Japan practiced by more than 50% of the people?

Accepted Answer

Shintoism — Shintoism is Japan's indigenous religion (often co-practiced with Buddhism).

Answer

Maoism

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Taoism

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Buddhism

LDC Mixed Practice Test #443