LDC Mixed Practice Test #522

Question 1

Antonym of BRIGHT:

Accepted Answer

Dull — Bright ↔ dull.

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Shiny

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Clear

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Light

Question 2

Kerala Fisheries University:

Accepted Answer

2010 — KUFOS 2010, Panangad.

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2015

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2000

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2005

Question 3

Joint Parliamentary Committees:‌​‍

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Both — Both — ad-hoc for specific or standing.‌​‍

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None

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Standing

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Ad-hoc

Question 4

Following the 'Feedback' session in a microteaching cycle, what is the immediate next step a trainee teacher should undertake to improve their performance?

Accepted Answer

B. Analyze the feedback received and modify the lesson plan. — After receiving feedback on the 'Teach' session, the crucial next step in the microteaching cycle is 'Re-plan'. This involves analyzing the feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and making necessary modifications to the lesson plan before proceeding to 'Re-teach'. Self-assessment is part of the analysis but 'Re-plan' is the distinct action.

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

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C. Observe another teacher demonstrating the same skill.

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D. Conduct a self-assessment of the previous teaching session.

Question 5

Constituent Assembly first met:‌​‍

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9 Dec 1946 — 9 December 1946. Sachidananda Sinha was temporary chairman.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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26 Nov 1949

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26 Jan 1947

Question 6

Kerala State Film Award best director latest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anand Ekarshi — Anand Ekarshi won in recent years.‌​‍

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Lijo Jose Pellissery

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Various

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Blessy

Question 7

Which glycoside is responsible for the sweet taste of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)?

Accepted Answer

A. Glycyrrhizin — Glycyrrhizin is the major sweet-tasting glycoside in licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), 50 times sweeter than sucrose. Rutin, hesperidin, and quercetin are flavonoids found in other plants but not in licorice.

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B. Rutin

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C. Hesperidin

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D. Quercetin

Question 8

Kerala's most densely populated district:‌​‍

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Alappuzha (~1,500/km²) — Kerala density ~860/km². Idukki least dense. Kerala has >90% literacy.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 9

Which inventory management system uses the 'First In, First Out' (FIFO) principle to minimize drug expiration?

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A. ABC analysis — ABC analysis classifies inventory based on value and usage, and high-value items (e.g., vaccines) are often managed with FIFO to prevent expiry. JIT (B) reduces stock but doesn’t guarantee FIFO; C and D are inventory systems, not methods.

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B. Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory

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C. Periodic review system

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D. Perpetual inventory system

Question 10

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour, awarded for significant contributions to Malayalam literature. Which of the following statements regarding this award is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. M. T. Vasudevan Nair was the first recipient of this award. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is indeed named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan and presented by the Kerala Government's Department of Cultural Affairs. The current cash prize is ₹5,00,000. However, the first recipient of this prestigious award in 1993 was Sooranad Kunjan Pillai, not M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who received it in 1995.

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A. It is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, considered the father of the Malayalam language.

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B. The award is instituted and presented by the Kerala State Government's Department of Cultural Affairs.

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C. The cash prize associated with the award is currently ₹5,00,000.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #522