LDC Mixed Practice Test #570

Question 1

Which is known for the Bharateshwara Temple in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Irinjalakuda — Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only temple dedicated to Bharata.

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Attingal

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Thirunelli

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Payyanur

Question 2

The first fully literate district in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Ernakulam was declared the first fully literate district in India on 4 February 1990. ‌​‍Kerala became the first fully literate state in 1991.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

Question 3

The author of 'Wings of Fire' autobiography is:

Accepted Answer

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam — 'Wings of Fire: An Autobiography' (1999) by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari.

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Nelson Mandela

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Malala Yousafzai

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Nehru

Question 4

One word: Logical argument of two premises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Syllogism — Syllogism.‌​‍

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Tautology

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Hypothesis

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Paradox

Question 5

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends a significant shift in assessment practices. Which of the following best describes this recommended shift?

Accepted Answer

C. Prioritizing competency-based assessment and regular formative assessment. — NEP 2020 advocates for a shift from rote learning and purely summative assessment to competency-based assessment that promotes learning and development. It emphasizes regular formative assessments, self-assessment, and peer assessment, moving away from high-stakes, purely summative exams to a more holistic evaluation.

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A. Moving towards solely summative assessments at the end of academic years.

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B. Emphasizing high-stakes board exams for all grades from elementary upwards.

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D. Focusing on a single, standardized national test for all school-leaving students.

Question 6

Corresponding angles:

Accepted Answer

Equal (parallel lines) — Parallel line property.

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Right

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Sum 90

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Different

Question 7

Kerala's agricultural landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with a historical shift from subsistence food crops to commercial cash crops like rubber, coconut, and spices. What is a major long-term economic consequence of this specialization for the state's agriculture sector?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased vulnerability of farmer incomes to global commodity price fluctuations and external market forces. — The specialization in cash crops makes Kerala's agricultural economy highly susceptible to global market volatility. Fluctuations in international prices for commodities like rubber or spices directly impact farmer incomes, leading to economic instability and risk. While export earnings can facilitate food imports, the inherent dependency on external markets poses a significant long-term economic vulnerability rather than enhancing overall food security or promoting land consolidation.

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A. Enhanced food security through increased export earnings, enabling the import of necessary food grains.

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C. Significant reduction in land fragmentation due to consolidation of holdings for large-scale commercial farming.

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D. Greater self-sufficiency in fodder and feed production for livestock due to diversified cropping patterns.

Question 8

Ajanta caves are:

Accepted Answer

Buddhist — Buddhist murals and paintings.

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Hindu

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Jain

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All three

Question 9

Synonym of ALLEVIATE:

Accepted Answer

Relieve — Alleviate = make less severe, relieve.

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Worsen

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Cause

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Increase

Question 10

Which statements on the Constituent Assembly are correct? ‌​‍(i) Idea first proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru (ii) Total strength was 389 (iii) Gandhi was a member

Accepted Answer

only (ii) — M.N. ‌​‍Roy first proposed the CA idea; strength was 389 (correct); Gandhi was NOT a member.

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only (i)

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(i) and (ii)

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all three

LDC Mixed Practice Test #570