LDC Mixed Practice Test #540

Question 1

Pandit Karuppan is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lincoln of Kerala — Pandit Karuppan (1885-1938) from Cochin is called the 'Lincoln of Kerala' for fighting for Dalit rights.‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Pulaya King

Question 2

'Reaching families through women and reaching communities through families' is the slogan of:

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree's well-known guiding philosophy.

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Bharat Nirman

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

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Indira Awaas Yojana

Question 3

A cylinder of radius 4 cm and height 10 cm is melted and recasted into a sphere of radius 2 cm. How many such spheres are got?

Accepted Answer

25 — Cyl vol = π×16×10 = 160π. Sphere vol = (4/3)π×8 = 32π/3. Number = 160π/(32π/3) = 15. Hmm — actually 160π × 3/(32π) = 15. Answer: 15.

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30

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15

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28

Question 4

Which is the biggest soil museum in the world?

Accepted Answer

Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram — India's first/largest Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Chennai

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Nagpur

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Ernakulam

Question 5

Synonym of AMELIORATE:

Accepted Answer

Improve — Make better.

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Worsen

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Destroy

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Continue

Question 6

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes significant reforms in the assessment system. Which of the following initiatives is introduced by the NEP 2020 to serve as a national assessment centre for student assessment, evaluation, and holistic development?

Accepted Answer

C. PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the new National Assessment Centre envisioned under the NEP 2020. Its primary role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, promoting holistic development. NCERT focuses on curriculum design, NTA on entrance examinations, and UGC on higher education regulation, none of which perfectly align with the comprehensive assessment role of PARAKH.

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A. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

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B. NTA (National Testing Agency)

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D. UGC (University Grants Commission)

Question 7

Who was the third signatory to the Malayali Memorial?

Accepted Answer

K.P. Sankara Menon — K.P. Sankara Menon — third signatory to Malayali Memorial (1891).

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Dr. Palpu

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G.P. Pillai

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N. Raman Pillai

Question 8

Kerala Film Development Corp:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KSFDC — KSFDC.‌​‍

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KFC

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KFDC

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Both

Question 9

The past participle of 'break' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

broken — Break — broke — broken. 'The vase has been broken.'‌​‍

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breaking

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breaked

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broke

Question 10

The National Teacher's Award in India is conferred on selected teachers annually by the President of India. A key objective behind instituting this award is to:

Accepted Answer

C. Celebrate the unique contribution of teachers and to enhance their public recognition and respect. — The primary objective of the National Teacher's Award is to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers to the nation's education system. It aims to elevate the status of teachers and inspire them to excel in their profession, rather than focusing on financial incentives or curriculum standardization.

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A. Provide financial incentives solely to teachers working in remote rural areas.

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B. Discourage teachers from pursuing higher education beyond their initial qualifications.

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D. Standardize the curriculum and teaching methods across all states and union territories.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #540