LDC Mixed Practice Test #606

Question 1

A teacher observes that a student is struggling to solve a complex math problem independently but can successfully solve it with a few guiding questions and hints from the teacher. According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the student is operating within their:

Accepted Answer

C. Zone of Proximal Development — The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is the range of tasks that a child can perform with the help and guidance of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) but cannot yet perform independently. The scenario perfectly describes a student learning within their ZPD with the teacher providing scaffolding. The Zone of Actual Development refers to what the learner can do without assistance.

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A. Zone of Actual Development

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B. Zone of Maximum Potential

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D. Zone of Independent Learning

Question 2

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. It recognizes an individual's overall contribution to Malayalam literature. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes an individual's outstanding and comprehensive contribution to Malayalam literature over their career. It is not limited to a specific genre like novels or children's literature, nor is it decided by public voting.

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A. It is awarded annually for the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding year.

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C. It is specifically for contributions to children's literature in Malayalam.

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D. The recipient is selected by a public voting system.

Question 3

Bronze is an alloy of:

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Cu + Sn — Bronze ≈ 88% copper + 12% tin; used for statues, bearings.

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Cu + Zn

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Cu + Al

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Fe + Ni

Question 4

In the context of radiation safety protocols for nuclear facilities, which type of radiation primarily necessitates the use of thick, high-density materials like lead or concrete for effective external shielding?

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C. Gamma rays, which are high-energy photons with no charge or mass. — Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation (photons) that are highly penetrating due to their lack of charge and mass. Effective shielding against external gamma radiation requires dense, thick materials like lead or concrete to absorb their energy. Alpha particles are easily stopped by paper, and beta particles by thin aluminum, while neutron shielding typically involves hydrogenous materials to slow them down.

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A. Alpha particles, due to their large mass and high kinetic energy.

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B. Beta particles, as they can travel several meters in air.

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D. Neutrons, because they can induce radioactivity in other materials.

Question 5

A patient in the psychiatric ward is experiencing significant anxiety due to conflicting desires: wanting to engage in impulsive, inappropriate behaviors (e.g., shouting obscenities) and knowing that such actions would lead to negative consequences. According to Freud's structural model of the mind, which component is primarily responsible for mediating these conflicting impulses and interacting with reality?

Accepted Answer

C. Ego — The Ego, operating on the reality principle, mediates between the impulsive demands of the Id (which seeks immediate gratification) and the moralistic dictates of the Superego (which represents societal and parental standards), while also considering external reality. The Ego's role is to find realistic and socially acceptable ways to satisfy desires. The unconscious mind is a broader concept encompassing all three structures.

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A. Id

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B. Superego

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D. Unconscious mind

Question 6

A primary group is characterised by:

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Face-to-face intimate interaction (family, close friends) — C. H. Cooley (1909) — primary groups: intimate, face-to-face, emotional. Secondary: impersonal, goal-oriented (workplace, political party).

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Large size

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Impersonal

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Bureaucratic

Question 7

Who is the Chief Minister of Telangana as of 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Revanth Reddy — A. Revanth Reddy (Cong, since Dec 2023).‌​‍

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Owaisi

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Bandi

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KCR

Question 8

Nykaa founder:‌​‍

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Falguni Nayar — Falguni Nayar.‌​‍

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Kiran

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Others

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VSS

Question 9

Part IXB:

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Cooperatives — Cooperative societies (97th Amendment).

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

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Emergency

Question 10

PM Vishwakarma Yojana:‌​‍

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Artisans and craftsmen — Support for traditional artisans. Launched September 2023.‌​‍

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Defence

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Agriculture

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Education

LDC Mixed Practice Test #606