LDC Mixed Practice Test #571

Question 1

Synonym of IMPERIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Domineering — Commanding.‌​‍

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Kind

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Humble

Answer

Weak

Question 2

Kerala Land Reforms (1970) abolished:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tenancy, ceiling on land holdings, janmi system — EMS government. ‌​‍Conferred ownership on tenants. One of most successful land reforms in India.

Answer

Only forests

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Only slums

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All private property

Question 3

One word: Short poem expressing emotion:

Accepted Answer

Lyric — Lyric.

Answer

Sonnet

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Epic

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Ballad

Question 4

Plane equation in normal form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ax+by+cz+d=0 — (a,b,c) is normal vector. Distance from origin: |d|/√(a²+b²+c²).‌​‍

Answer

ax+by+c=0

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x+y+z=1

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Only 2D

Question 5

Art 48:

Accepted Answer

Animal husbandry, banning cow slaughter — Agriculture, cow protection (ban on cow slaughter).

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Wildlife

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Environment

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Industries

Question 6

A key recommendation of NEP 2020 is the establishment of PARAKH. What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH in the Indian education system?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. Its role is not to develop textbooks (NCERT/SCERT), conduct higher education entrance exams (NTA), or manage school admissions.

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A. To develop new textbooks and instructional materials for all subjects.

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B. To conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

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D. To manage the admission process for all government schools.

Question 7

Guruvayur Temple deity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishna (Guruvayurappan) — Lord Krishna as Guruvayurappan — Thrissur district.‌​‍

Answer

Shiva

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Rama

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Ayyappan

Question 8

During a lesson, a student repeatedly taps their pen on the desk, distracting others. What is the most appropriate initial intervention a teacher should use to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the lesson flow significantly?

Accepted Answer

B. Making eye contact with the student and using a non-verbal cue to signal them to stop. — For minor disruptions, a non-verbal cue like eye contact or a hand signal is highly effective because it addresses the behavior discreetly without interrupting the entire class's learning. Stopping the lesson (A) or sending the student out (C) are overreactions that disrupt flow. Ignoring the behavior (D) can lead to escalation or affect other students' concentration.

Answer

A. Stopping the lesson immediately and publicly reprimanding the student.

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C. Sending the student out of the classroom as an immediate consequence.

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D. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

Question 9

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, in his autobiography, describes his early work as a:

Accepted Answer

Newspaper delivery boy — Kalam delivered newspapers in Rameswaram during World War II to support his family.

Answer

Milk seller

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Shopkeeper

Answer

Fisherman

Question 10

India-China border talks:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disengagement in Depsang-Demchok 2024 — Late 2024 disengagement at remaining points.‌​‍

Answer

No talks

Answer

Standstill

Answer

War

LDC Mixed Practice Test #571