LDC Mixed Practice Test #601

Question 1

The three dimensions of equality discussed in modern democracy are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Political, social, economic — Democratic equality has political (vote/contest), social (non-discrimination), and economic (equal work/pay) dimensions.‌​‍

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Individual, group, state

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National, regional, local

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Moral, spiritual, physical

Question 2

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A. Hypothalamus — The hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat by detecting changes in body temperature and initiating responses to maintain homeostasis. The pituitary gland regulates hormones, the thyroid controls metabolism, and the adrenal gland manages stress responses, none of which directly regulate temperature.

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B. Pituitary gland

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C. Thyroid gland

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D. Adrenal gland

Question 3

Rama travelled 5 km east, turned right and travelled 3 km, turned left and travelled 2 km. ‌​‍Which direction is he facing?

Accepted Answer

East — East → (right) South → (left) East. He faces east.‌​‍

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South

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West

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North

Question 4

A primary school English teacher is introducing new action verbs like "jump," "run," and "sit." To ensure maximum comprehension and retention without relying heavily on translation, which language teaching method would be most effective for this lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Total Physical Response (TPR) — Total Physical Response (TPR) is highly effective for teaching action verbs and commands, especially to beginners, as it links language directly to physical actions. This method reduces anxiety and promotes rapid comprehension and retention without relying on explicit translation, making it ideal for the given scenario.

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A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Question 5

Julius Caesar was assassinated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 BCE (Ides of March) — Caesar assassinated 15 March 44 BCE by senators led by Brutus and Cassius in Senate.‌​‍

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14 CE

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1 CE

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27 BCE

Question 6

Which part is wrong in: 'It was Shakespeare and not no one else who wrote this play at the beginning of the sixteenth century'?

Accepted Answer

and not no one else — Double negative 'not no one else'. Should be 'and no one else'.

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it was Shakespeare

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who wrote this play

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at the beginning of the sixteenth century

Question 7

India's population (2024 estimate):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

143+ crore — Around 143-144 crore.‌​‍

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130 crore

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150 crore

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140 crore

Question 8

Dutch took over Kochi:

Accepted Answer

1663 — Dutch defeated Portuguese 1663.

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1498

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1600

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1857

Question 9

lim(x→0) sin x / x =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Fundamental limit. ‌​‍Used to derive derivatives of trig. Proof via squeeze theorem.

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Undefined

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∞

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0

Question 10

Choose the right preposition: 'She will arrive ___ Monday.'

Accepted Answer

on — 'On' is used with specific days.

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at

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in

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by

LDC Mixed Practice Test #601