LDC Mixed Practice Test #477

Question 1

Gulf Cooperation Council members:

Accepted Answer

6 — Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

Answer

5

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 2

A high school student consistently puts in extra effort in their science fair project, not because they expect a prize, but because they are genuinely fascinated by the scientific process and enjoy the challenge of experimentation. Their motivation is primarily:

Accepted Answer

C. Intrinsic, driven by personal interest and enjoyment. — The correct answer is C. The student's engagement stems from genuine fascination and enjoyment of the process, which are hallmarks of intrinsic motivation. Options A, B, and D all describe forms of extrinsic motivation, where the drive comes from external factors or internal pressures related to external outcomes, not from the inherent pleasure of the activity itself.

Answer

A. Extrinsic, as success in the fair could lead to recognition.

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B. Identified regulation, a form of extrinsic motivation.

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D. Introjected regulation, driven by guilt or obligation.

Question 3

The Triple Talaq Act (Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Act) was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Act passed 2019. ‌​‍Made triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) illegal and punishable with up to 3 years' imprisonment.

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2017

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2020

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2018

Question 4

Which social reformer started the movement called 'Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.

Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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E.K. Janaki Amma

Question 5

Words on a tomb:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epitaph — Epitaph.‌​‍

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Epilogue

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Epigram

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Episode

Question 6

Which theory of intelligence emphasizes the existence of a general intelligence factor (g) alongside specific factors (s1, s2, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

C. Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory proposes that intelligence is composed of a general intelligence factor (g) that influences all cognitive tasks and specific factors (s) that influence individual abilities. Gardner's theory focuses on multiple independent intelligences, while Sternberg's emphasizes practical, creative, and analytical components. Thurstone's theory identifies seven primary mental abilities, not a single general factor.

Answer

A. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

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B. Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Louis Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Theory

Question 7

Idukki dam height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

168m — 168 m — 2nd largest arch dam in Asia.‌​‍

Answer

150m

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200m

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100m

Question 8

The Noble Eightfold Path ends with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right Samadhi (concentration/meditation) — Noble Eightfold Path: Right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration. ‌​‍Divided into Wisdom (prajna), Ethics (sila), Meditation (samadhi).

Answer

Right speech

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Right view

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Right karma

Question 9

Antonym of GENEROUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stingy — Generous ↔ stingy/miserly.‌​‍

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Giving

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Kind

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Helpful

Question 10

What was Balban's policy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood and Iron — Ruthless discipline in sultanate.‌​‍

Answer

Diarchy

Answer

Din-i-Ilahi

Answer

Market control

LDC Mixed Practice Test #477