LDC Mixed Practice Test #496

Question 1

Which of the following was a key objective of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) implemented in Kerala during the 1990s, aimed at promoting decentralisation in local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure active participation of citizens in planning and decision-making at the local level through Gram Sabhas and ward committees. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala to decentralise planning by involving local communities in identifying and prioritising development needs through institutions like Gram Sabhas and ward committees. Option B correctly reflects this participatory approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the core principles of decentralisation and community participation promoted by the PPC.

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A. To centralise all development funds under the state government for equitable distribution.

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C. To restrict development activities to technocratic experts to enhance efficiency in project execution.

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D. To merge multiple districts into larger administrative units to reduce governance complexity.

Question 2

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

Accepted Answer

B. Femur — The femur, located in the thigh, is a classic example of a long bone, characterized by a shaft and two ends. The patella is a sesamoid bone, vertebrae are irregular bones, and carpal bones are short bones, making them incorrect classifications.

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A. Patella

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C. Vertebra

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D. Carpal bone

Question 3

A newborn infant is assessed at 1 minute of life with the following: heart rate 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, body pink with blue extremities, and irregular respirations. What is the APGAR score?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (90 bpm = 1 point), Respiratory Effort (Irregular respirations = 1 point), Muscle Tone (Some flexion of extremities = 1 point), Reflex Irritability (Weak cry = 1 point), Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1 point). Adding these points gives a total score of 5.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 4

A teacher trainee has just completed a microteaching session focusing on the skill of 'Explaining'. According to the typical microteaching cycle, what should be the immediate next step for the trainee?

Accepted Answer

C. Receive constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. — The microteaching cycle consists of Plan, Teach, Feedback, Re-plan, Re-teach, and Re-feedback. After completing the 'Teach' phase, the immediate next step is to receive constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. While self-reflection and video analysis are valuable, they typically occur as part of or after the formal feedback session, guiding the re-planning phase.

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A. Re-teach the same lesson to a new group of students.

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B. Engage in self-reflection and prepare a detailed lesson plan for the next skill.

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D. Analyze the video recording of the session to identify areas for improvement.

Question 5

When was the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 enforced?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 January 1990 — Enforced on 30 January 1990.‌​‍

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30 July 1990

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30 November 1990

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22 February 1991

Question 6

4, 7, 12, 19, 28, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

39 — Differences: 3,5,7,9. Next = 11. 28+11 = 39.‌​‍

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37

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41

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43

Question 7

Sonnet has how many lines:

Accepted Answer

14 — Petrarchan/Italian: octave (8) + sestet (6). Shakespearean/English: 3 quatrains + couplet (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).

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10

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20

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16

Question 8

Kumaran Master:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social reformer — Education reformer.‌​‍

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Judge

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Actor

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Poet

Question 9

Direct: 'Where are you going?' Indirect:

Accepted Answer

He asked where I was going — WH-question indirect: reporter verb + wh + subject + verb.

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He asked where I am going

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He asked where was I going

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He asked that I was going

Question 10

Pulluvan Paattu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Serpent worship songs — Serpent songs.‌​‍

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Religious

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Royal

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Folk

LDC Mixed Practice Test #496