LDC Mixed Practice Test #585

Question 1

A visually impaired student in Class 8 requires Braille textbooks and audio learning materials. Which Act primarily ensures these accommodations?

Accepted Answer

B. RPwD Act 2016 — The RPwD Act 2016 mandates accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive education provisions for persons with disabilities, including Braille and audio materials. The RTE Act ensures education access but does not specify disability-specific accommodations.

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A. RTE Act 2009

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C. National Trust Act 1999

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D. PWD Act 1995

Question 2

The Travancore-Cochin state, merging the two princely states, came into being on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on 1 July 1949; it became Kerala in 1956.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 November 1956

Question 3

Synonym of DETRIMENTAL:

Accepted Answer

Harmful — Harmful.

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Beneficial

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Neutral

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Useful

Question 4

One word substitute for 'to join the majority':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

die — 'To join the majority' is an idiom meaning 'to die'.‌​‍

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climb

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agree

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support

Question 5

Kabir (c. 1398-1518) was disciple of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ramananda — Kabir (weaver) — disciple of Ramananda. ‌​‍Composed 'Bijak.' Challenged Hindu-Muslim orthodoxy. Verses in Adi Granth (Sikh).

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Tulsidas

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Nanak

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Namdev

Question 6

The first Jnanpith Award winner from Malayalam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. ‌​‍Sankara Kurup won the Jnanpith Award in 1965, the first for Malayalam literature.

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Thakazhi

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S.K. Pottekkatt

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O.N.V. Kurup

Question 7

Kerala SilverLine consultations:

Accepted Answer

NDA opposition — Politically contested project.

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Ongoing

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Approved

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Scrapped

Question 8

The term 'sociology' was coined by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte (1838) — Auguste Comte (French, 1798-1857) coined 'sociology' in 1838, combining Latin 'socius' (companion) + Greek 'logos' (study). ‌​‍'Father of sociology.'

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Karl Marx

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Max Weber

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Emile Durkheim

Question 9

During a science lesson, a teacher asks students to predict what will happen if a plant is placed in a dark room for a week. This question aligns with which component of the 5E model?

Accepted Answer

A. Engage — The 'Engage' phase often begins with a thought-provoking question to stimulate curiosity, which is what the teacher is doing here. 'Explore' (B) involves active investigation, 'Explain' (C) involves clarifying concepts, and 'Evaluate' (D) involves assessing understanding.

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 10

The Kerala government is launching a statewide initiative to integrate advanced digital tools and smart classroom technologies into all government and aided schools, along with providing comprehensive IT training for teachers. Which specific organization within the state's education framework is mandated to spearhead the implementation and technical support for this ambitious project?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) is the nodal agency responsible for promoting and implementing IT education and digital infrastructure in schools across Kerala, including smart classrooms and teacher IT training. While SSK is a comprehensive scheme encompassing various educational initiatives, KITE is the specific technical implementation arm. DGE handles overall administration, and SCERT focuses on curriculum and academic support.

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A. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #585