LDC Mixed Practice Test #539

Question 1

Motion to remove VP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Introduced in RS — Resolution in Rajya Sabha only.‌​‍

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Introduced in LS

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Any

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Joint

Question 2

The majority of nutrient absorption, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, takes place in which specific part of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

D. Jejunum and ileum — While some initial digestion occurs in the stomach and duodenum, and water/electrolyte absorption in the large intestine, the jejunum and ileum are specialized for nutrient absorption. Their extensive surface area, created by villi and microvilli, is optimized for absorbing most digested carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

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C. Duodenum

Question 3

Which prestigious educational award is conferred annually by the Government of Kerala to recognize outstanding teachers in secondary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Kerala State Award for Outstanding Teachers — The correct answer is option D, the Kerala State Award for Outstanding Teachers, which is awarded by the Government of Kerala to honor exceptional teachers in secondary education. Options A and C are unrelated literary or national awards, while option B, though plausible, is not the official name of the award.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award

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B. Swami Vivekananda Award for Teacher Excellence

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C. Dr. Radhakrishnan Teacher Award

Question 4

A student provides a brief and incomplete answer when asked about the causes of soil erosion. To encourage a more detailed and analytical response, the teacher should use the 'Probing Questions Skill' by asking:

Accepted Answer

C. 'That's a good start. Can you explain *how* deforestation contributes to soil erosion and what other factors are involved?' — The 'Probing Questions Skill' aims to elicit deeper, more comprehensive, or clarified responses from students. Option C effectively probes by asking for elaboration ('how deforestation contributes') and seeking additional information ('what other factors are involved?'), encouraging critical thinking and a more complete answer. Options A, B, and D are less effective for encouraging the initial student to provide a deeper response.

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A. 'Is that all you can tell me about soil erosion?'

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B. 'Can anyone else add to what was just said?'

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D. 'Let's move on. Perhaps we can discuss this further in the next class.'

Question 5

Chlorophyll absorbs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red and blue light — Absorbs red+blue, reflects green.‌​‍

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Green light

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All colours

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Yellow only

Question 6

A significant recommendation of the National Education Policy 2020 is the promotion of multilingualism and the use of mother tongue/local language as a medium of instruction. Up to which grade level is this policy primarily emphasized?

Accepted Answer

B. Up to Grade 5 — The NEP 2020 strongly recommends that the medium of instruction till at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the mother tongue/local language. While it encourages this practice beyond Grade 5, the primary emphasis for its mandatory implementation is 'at least till Grade 5'. Other options represent either too early or too late a stage for this primary emphasis.

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A. Up to Grade 3

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C. Up to Grade 8

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D. Up to Grade 10

Question 7

Email inventor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ray Tomlinson — Ray Tomlinson (1971). Introduced @ symbol.‌​‍

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Gates

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Berners-Lee

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Zuckerberg

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 strongly recommends that instruction in schools should continue in the mother tongue/local language/regional language. While it states "at least till Grade 5", it also expresses a preference for this instruction to extend further. Up to which grade level is this preference specifically mentioned in the policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Grade 8 — The NEP 2020 emphasizes instruction in mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible, specifically stating "until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond". Therefore, Grade 8 is the grade level up to which the policy expresses a preference for this instruction to extend.

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A. Grade 3

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B. Grade 5

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D. Grade 10

Question 9

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, read in conjunction with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, what is the extended age range for free and compulsory education for children with specified disabilities?

Accepted Answer

C. 6 to 18 years — The RTE Act, 2009, guarantees free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 years. However, the RPwD Act, 2016, extends this age limit for children with specified disabilities, ensuring their right to free and compulsory education from 6 to 18 years, recognizing their unique educational needs and developmental timelines.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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B. 6 to 14 years

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D. 3 to 18 years

Question 10

Which novel is widely accepted as the first Malayalam novel?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha (O. Chandu Menon, 1889).‌​‍

Answer

Chemmeen

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Marthanda Varma

Answer

Kundalatha

LDC Mixed Practice Test #539