LDC Mixed Practice Test #456

Question 1

The People's Planning Campaign (Janakeeya Yojana) in Kerala, initiated in 1996, is considered a landmark initiative. Which of the following statements best describes its principal contribution to sustaining and evolving the Kerala Model of Development?

Accepted Answer

C. It empowered local self-governing institutions by decentralizing planning and resource allocation, fostering participatory development. — The People's Planning Campaign was a pioneering effort in decentralization, transferring substantial planning and financial powers to local self-governing institutions (LSGIs). This aimed to make development more participatory and responsive to local needs, thereby deepening the democratic and social equity aspects of the Kerala Model. Options A, B, and D represent approaches contrary to the spirit of the campaign, which emphasized local empowerment and participatory governance.

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A. It primarily focused on attracting large-scale foreign investments to industrialize the state rapidly.

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B. It centralized fiscal powers and planning authority within the state government to streamline decision-making.

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D. Its main objective was to privatize public sector undertakings to improve efficiency and reduce state expenditure.

Question 2

A lady drives 15 km west, turns left and goes 10 km, then turns right and goes 18 km. ‌​‍Now she is going in which direction?

Accepted Answer

West — W (15) → S (10, after left turn from W) → W (18, after right turn from S). ‌​‍Currently going West.

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South-West

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East

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South

Question 3

A quadratic equation has at most how many real roots?

Accepted Answer

2 — A polynomial of degree n has at most n roots.

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1

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3

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4

Question 4

President's veto types:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Absolute, Suspensive, Pocket — Three types: Absolute, Suspensive, Pocket.‌​‍

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Pocket only

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Suspensive, Absolute

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Qualified, Pocket

Question 5

Idiom: 'They were ___.' (accused me wrongly)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

barking up the wrong tree — Barking up the wrong tree = pursuing a wrong line of thought.‌​‍

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one for the road

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looking a gift horse in the mouth

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blowing hot and cold

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of effective feedback in a microteaching session?

Accepted Answer

B. Focused on a single, specific teaching skill. — Effective feedback in microteaching is specific, focused, and immediate, concentrating on one particular teaching skill that was the objective of the micro-lesson. General, delayed, or solely supervisor-driven feedback is less effective for targeted skill improvement.

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A. General and vague, covering all aspects of the lesson.

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C. Delivered only by the supervisor, not peers.

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D. Delayed until the end of the entire training program.

Question 7

The first commercial text message sent in 1992 was:

Accepted Answer

Merry Christmas — Neil Papworth sent 'Merry Christmas' as first SMS on 3 December 1992.

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Hello World

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Good Morning

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Welcome

Question 8

Cochin capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur was Cochin's capital.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Ernakulam

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Mattancherry

Question 9

Koodiyattam is a UNESCO-recognised art form from Kerala. It is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A temple dance-drama — Koodiyattam is the oldest surviving form of Sanskrit theatre, recognised by UNESCO in 2001.‌​‍

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A martial art

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A boat race

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A festival

Question 10

In a classroom setting, a teacher notices that a student, despite being academically capable, often appears withdrawn, avoids group activities, and expresses feelings of loneliness. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which educational intervention should the teacher prioritize to support this student's learning and well-being?

Accepted Answer

C. Facilitating opportunities for positive social interaction and a sense of belonging. — The student's symptoms (withdrawn, avoiding groups, loneliness) point to unmet belongingness and love needs in Maslow's hierarchy. Addressing these social-emotional needs by fostering positive interactions and a sense of inclusion is crucial before higher-level needs like self-esteem or self-actualization can be effectively pursued. Options A, B, and D address higher (esteem) or lower (physiological, safety) needs, which are not the primary concern indicated by the student's specific behaviors.

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A. Providing advanced academic challenges to boost self-esteem.

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B. Ensuring the student has adequate food and a comfortable learning environment.

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D. Setting clear rules and a predictable classroom routine to enhance safety.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #456