LDC Mixed Practice Test #573

Question 1

Which of the following is the first indigenous vaccine developed in India?

Accepted Answer

C. Rotavac — Rotavac, developed by the Serum Institute of India in collaboration with the Indian government, is the first indigenous vaccine against rotavirus diarrhea in India, approved for use in 2014. BCG vaccine was developed earlier but not indigenously in India. OPV was introduced in India but is not indigenous. PCV is a more recent vaccine and not the first indigenous one.

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A. BCG vaccine

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B. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)

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D. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

Question 2

Passive of 'Who wrote this book?':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By whom was this book written? — Who (active) → By whom (passive). 'By whom was this book written?'‌​‍

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Who was written this book?

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This book was written by whom?

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By whom this book was written?

Question 3

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam later became:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of India — Dr. ‌​‍Kalam served as India's 11th President (2002–2007), known as the 'Missile Man'.

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CJI

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PM of India

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CAG

Question 4

To effectively manage potential conflicts and build a cohesive classroom community, which of the following practices should a teacher prioritize at the beginning of the academic year?

Accepted Answer

A. Establishing clear procedures for transitions and daily routines. — Establishing clear procedures and daily routines provides structure, predictability, and reduces ambiguity, which are foundational for preventing many common disruptions and fostering a sense of security. Fixed seating (B) can be restrictive and may not always be optimal. Focusing primarily on punishment (C) creates a negative environment. Minimizing interaction (D) hinders rapport and community building.

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B. Assigning students to fixed seating arrangements for the entire year.

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C. Focusing primarily on strict punishment for rule violations.

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D. Minimizing student-teacher interaction to maintain authority.

Question 5

Maximum Council of Ministers size:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15% — 15% of LS strength (91st Amendment).‌​‍

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25%

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10%

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20%

Question 6

During a microteaching session focused on developing the 'Skill of Questioning,' a teacher trainee effectively demonstrates the skill by:

Accepted Answer

B. Posing questions that stimulate higher-order thinking and waiting for responses. — The 'Skill of Questioning' in microteaching emphasizes asking appropriate questions, varying question types, and allowing sufficient wait time for student responses to encourage deeper thinking. Option A relates to the 'Skill of Explaining' or 'Illustrating,' option C to 'Classroom Management,' and option D to the 'Skill of Closure,' all distinct microteaching skills.

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A. Using a variety of visual aids to explain complex concepts.

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C. Maintaining a firm voice and disciplined classroom atmosphere throughout the lesson.

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D. Summarizing the main points of the lesson at the end of the session.

Question 7

Which articles provide for protection of environment, forests and wildlife? ‌​‍(i) 31A (ii) 48A (iii) 51A

Accepted Answer

(ii), (iii) — Article 48A (DPSP) and 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty) protect environment and forests.‌​‍

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(i), (ii)

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all three

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(iii) only

Question 8

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's disastrous 'token currency' experiment (1329-30) failed because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Copper/brass tokens were easily forged — The bronze tanka was issued as token currency but was widely counterfeited, so the government had to redeem all tokens at face value — huge treasury loss.‌​‍

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Famines

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Invasions

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No demand

Question 9

Kerala's Chief Information Commissioner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Statutory RTI — Statutory.‌​‍

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None

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Judicial

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Political

Question 10

The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in Kerala in 1996 marked a significant phase in democratic decentralization. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key characteristic and outcome of this initiative concerning local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. It mandated the devolution of a substantial portion of state plan funds (35-40%) directly to Local Self-Governments (LSGs), empowering them to prepare and implement their own annual development plans through participatory processes like Grama Sabhas. — Option B accurately describes the core of the People's Plan Campaign, which devolved 35-40% of the state's plan funds directly to Local Self-Governments (LSGs). This empowered LSGs to formulate and implement their own development plans with extensive public participation, notably through Grama Sabhas. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the campaign's focus, financial mechanisms, or the degree of autonomy granted to local bodies, as the PPC was fundamentally about strengthening participatory local planning and governance.

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A. It primarily focused on administrative reforms by streamlining the state bureaucracy, without directly involving local communities in planning.

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C. The campaign's main objective was to encourage private sector investment in local infrastructure projects, with minimal direct financial transfers to local bodies.

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D. It established an independent planning commission at the district level, which then dictated development priorities to the Grama Panchayats, limiting their autonomy.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #573