LDC Mixed Practice Test #491

Question 1

Antonym of LAUGH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cry — Laugh ↔ cry.‌​‍

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Giggle

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Smile

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Chuckle

Question 2

?, 4, 9, 16, 25‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Squares starting from 1.‌​‍

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0

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2

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3

Question 3

Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the laterite regions of Kerala and is characterized by its red color due to iron oxide accumulation?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soil — Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall and temperature conditions, leading to the accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives it a distinct red color. Alluvial soil is found in river basins, black soil is typical of Deccan regions, and red loamy soil is less common in Kerala's lateritic zones.

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A. Alluvial soil

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B. Black soil

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D. Red loamy soil

Question 4

Series: Z, W, T, Q, N, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K — -3 each; N-3=K.‌​‍

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L

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M

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J

Question 5

Which district of Kerala has the highest population density?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha has the highest population density in Kerala at about 1,501 per sq km.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ernakulam

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary administrative function of the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) in Kerala's education system?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing state educational policies and managing the administration of government schools. — The DPI (now Directorate of General Education) is primarily responsible for the administrative control and implementation of educational policies formulated by the state government, including the management of government schools. Options A, C, and D are mainly functions of SCERT (academic aspects, curriculum, research) or DIETs (teacher training).

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A. Developing educational research and curriculum frameworks for all school levels.

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C. Conducting in-service training programs for teachers and educational administrators.

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D. Formulating academic guidelines and preparing textbooks for elementary education.

Question 7

A student consistently underperforms in exams despite having access to all learning resources. According to Maslow's theory, which unmet need is most likely contributing to this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A. Love and belonging needs (feeling isolated or unsupported) — Maslow's hierarchy suggests that unmet social needs (love and belonging) can significantly impact motivation and performance. If the student feels isolated or unsupported, it may hinder their ability to focus or perform well, unlike options B, C, or D, which address higher-level or less immediately impactful needs.

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B. Self-actualization needs (lack of purpose or direction)

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C. Safety needs (fear of failure or academic pressure)

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D. Physiological needs (chronic stress or poor health)

Question 8

Who is the legal adviser of the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

Attorney General — Attorney General of India (Article 76) — chief legal adviser of GoI.

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Advocate General

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CAG

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Planning Commission

Question 9

Next: 2, 12, 36, 80, 150, ?

Accepted Answer

252 — n²(n+1): 1²(2),2²(3),3²(4),4²(5)→80,5²(6)=150,6²(7)=252.

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200

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210

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300

Question 10

Synonym of OMNISCIENT:

Accepted Answer

All-knowing — Knowing everything.

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Ignorant

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Forgetful

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Limited

LDC Mixed Practice Test #491