LDC Mixed Practice Test #589

Question 1

In an ICT-rich learning environment, which of the following best describes the teacher's primary role regarding student learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Guiding students to independently explore information and construct knowledge. — In an ICT-rich environment, students can access vast information independently, shifting the teacher's primary role from a content dispenser to a guide and mentor. The teacher facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving, and the construction of knowledge, rather than being the sole source of information or simply providing technical support.

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A. Primarily delivering content through digital means.

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B. Acting as an expert technician for troubleshooting software and hardware issues.

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D. Solely designing and programming educational software for specific lessons.

Question 2

Convert 72 km/h to m/s:

Accepted Answer

20 m/s — 72 × (1000/3600) = 72/3.6 = 20 m/s.

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10 m/s

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25 m/s

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36 m/s

Question 3

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) is a pivotal event in Kerala's social reform and freedom struggle. Its unique approach significantly influenced the broader Indian nationalist movement. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this distinctive contribution?

Accepted Answer

B. It effectively demonstrated how non-violent civil disobedience could be applied to challenge deep-rooted social inequalities, drawing national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi into the social reform discourse. — The Vaikom Satyagraha uniquely applied Gandhian non-violent civil disobedience to address untouchability and temple entry rights, integrating social reform directly into the national freedom struggle. This approach garnered significant national attention and leadership, including Mahatma Gandhi's involvement, making social justice a core component of the nationalist agenda. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary objectives, methods, or immediate outcomes of the Satyagraha.

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A. It was the first instance where a regional movement successfully achieved complete political independence from a princely state through non-violent means.

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C. It primarily focused on economic demands of the working class, thereby laying the foundation for trade union movements in the princely states.

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D. It led to the immediate and complete abolition of the caste system throughout Travancore, setting a precedent for other princely states.

Question 4

A state legislature passes a law that is subsequently challenged in the High Court for allegedly violating a fundamental right guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. Which of the following statements accurately describes the High Court's power of judicial review in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. The High Court can examine whether the law is inconsistent with any provision of Part III of the Constitution and can declare it null and void to the extent of such inconsistency. — Option B accurately describes the High Court's power of judicial review in cases of fundamental rights violation. Under Article 226 (and informed by Article 13), High Courts can declare laws inconsistent with fundamental rights null and void to the extent of such inconsistency. Option A is incorrect as judicial review extends beyond legislative competence to the substantive content of the law. Option C is incorrect because substantive content is indeed subject to judicial scrutiny. Option D is incorrect as High Courts have the power to strike down unconstitutional laws.

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A. The High Court can only declare the law unconstitutional if it finds that the state legislature lacked the legislative competence to enact it.

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C. The High Court's review is limited to ensuring the law was passed through proper parliamentary procedures, not its substantive content.

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D. The High Court can only recommend amendments to the law to the state legislature but cannot strike it down independently.

Question 5

Current electricity requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complete circuit with EMF source — EMF = energy per unit charge imparted by source. ‌​‍Terminal voltage = EMF - Ir (internal resistance drop).

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Only voltage

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Only resistance

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Just wire

Question 6

Michel Foucault analysed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Power, discourse, knowledge, surveillance — Foucault: power operates through discourses, disciplinary institutions (prisons, schools, hospitals). ‌​‍'Panopticon' as metaphor for modern surveillance.

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Mathematics

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Physics

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Pure economics

Question 7

A primary school teacher notices that one of her students frequently comes to school looking tired, often falls asleep in class, and struggles to concentrate. Upon discreet inquiry, she learns that the student's family is facing severe financial hardship, sometimes lacking proper meals and a safe home environment. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of need is most likely unmet, hindering the student's ability to learn effectively?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological Needs — Physiological needs (such as food, water, sleep, and shelter) are the most fundamental in Maslow's hierarchy. When these basic needs are unmet, an individual cannot effectively focus on higher-level needs like learning, social interaction, or self-esteem. The student's tiredness and lack of concentration directly point to unmet physiological requirements.

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A. Esteem Needs

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B. Belongingness and Love Needs

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D. Self-Actualization Needs

Question 8

Pakistan's nuclear tests (Chagai-I) in response to Pokhran-II were conducted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

May 1998 (28 and 30 May) — Pakistan tested 6 devices 28-30 May 1998 in Chagai Hills, Balochistan. ‌​‍Officially became nuclear state after India's Pokhran-II.

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2001

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2004

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1974

Question 9

A firewall is used to:

Accepted Answer

Block unauthorised network access — Firewalls filter traffic between networks based on security rules.

Answer

Speed up internet

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Increase storage

Answer

Format hard disk

Question 10

Sri Lanka President 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anura Kumara Dissanayake — JVP's AKD (Sept 2024).‌​‍

Answer

Gotabaya

Answer

Mahinda

Answer

Ranil

LDC Mixed Practice Test #589