LDC Mixed Practice Test #463

Question 1

The Salt Satyagraha in Kerala (1930) was carried out at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Payyannur and Kozhikode beach — In 1930, K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Salt March from Calicut to Payyannur where salt was made; K. Kesava Menon also led at Kozhikode beach.

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Payyannur

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Kozhikode beach

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Vadakara

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'Evaluate' phase of the 5E learning model in a constructivist classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. Students create a portfolio showcasing their learning journey, including artifacts, reflections, and self-assessments. — Option B reflects the 'Evaluate' phase by emphasizing self-assessment and documentation of learning, which is central to constructivism. Option A is traditional and summative, C is a basic task, and D is peer assessment but lacks the depth of portfolio-based evaluation. Distractors are plausible but less aligned with constructivist evaluation.

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A. Students take a standardized test to measure their knowledge retention of the unit.

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C. Students write a summary paragraph explaining the key concepts of the lesson in their own words.

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D. Students participate in a peer-review activity where they assess each other's understanding of the topic.

Question 3

Modern democracy is also called 'Constitutionalism' because:

Accepted Answer

Government actions are limited by a written constitution — Constitutionalism = government bound by constitutional limits; rule of law.

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It has no limits

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Only the constitution rules, no elections

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It requires divine sanction

Question 4

The idiom 'a piece of cake' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Something very easy — 'Piece of cake' = very easy task.‌​‍

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A small portion of food

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A dessert served at parties

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Something very difficult

Question 5

Ernakulam achieved 100% literacy:

Accepted Answer

1990 — Ernakulam first Indian district 100% literate, 1990.

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1991

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1989

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1995

Question 6

Kerala Old Age Pension eligibility:

Accepted Answer

60+ — 60+ years.

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65+

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55+

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All retired

Question 7

Two dice thrown. Prob of sum < 5:

Accepted Answer

1/6 — Favourable outcomes: sum = 2 (1 way: 1+1), sum = 3 (2 ways: 1+2, 2+1), sum = 4 (3 ways: 1+3, 2+2, 3+1). Total favourable = 6. Total outcomes = 36. Probability = 6/36 = 1/6.

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1/4

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5/36

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1/3

Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
1. The President of India can remove a member of the UPSC on grounds of misbehaviour, after an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
2. The recommendations of the UPSC regarding civil service appointments are binding on the government, ensuring merit-based selections.
3. The expenses of the UPSC, including the salaries and allowances of its members, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. 1 and 3 only — Statement 1 is correct; UPSC members can be removed by the President on grounds of misbehaviour, but only after the Supreme Court has inquired into the matter and recommended removal, ensuring their independence. Statement 2 is incorrect; the recommendations made by the UPSC are purely advisory in nature and not binding on the government, though they are usually accepted. Statement 3 is correct; the expenses of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, which safeguards its financial autonomy from parliamentary vote.

Answer

A. 1 only

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B. 2 and 3 only

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D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 9

Which type of sampling involves dividing the population into distinct subgroups and selecting a random sample from each subgroup?

Accepted Answer

Stratified Sampling — Stratified sampling divides the population into homogeneous strata and samples from each.

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Simple Random Sampling

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Cluster Sampling

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Convenience Sampling

Question 10

Bangalore airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both names used.‌​‍

Answer

Kempegowda Intl

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BIAL

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HAL

LDC Mixed Practice Test #463