LDC Mixed Practice Test #639

Question 1

What comes next: J, F, M, A, M, J, J, ?

Accepted Answer

A — Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Next = A (August).

Answer

S

Answer

O

Answer

N

Question 2

The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2009 strongly advocates for a shift in teacher preparation programs. Which of the following is a key recommendation of NCFTE 2009 regarding the nature of teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. To prepare teachers for a diverse and inclusive classroom environment. — NCFTE 2009 emphasizes preparing teachers to handle diverse learners and foster inclusive classroom environments, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the spirit of NCFTE 2009, which promotes practical orientation, flexibility, and quality enhancement in teacher education rather than mere theoretical focus, rigid standardization, or reduced duration.

Answer

A. To focus primarily on theoretical knowledge of educational psychology.

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C. To standardize all teacher training content uniformly across the country.

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D. To reduce the duration of teacher training courses to attract more candidates.

Question 3

Change to reported speech: Ram said, 'I have finished my work.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ram said that he had finished his work — Present perfect → past perfect; 'I' → 'he'; 'my' → 'his'.‌​‍

Answer

Ram says he had finished his work

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Ram said I have finished my work

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Ram said he has finished his work

Question 4

In a row, Anil is 11th from left, Akhil is 11th from right. ‌​‍After interchange, Akhil is 15th from right. How many boys in the row?

Accepted Answer

25 — After swap, Akhil is at Anil's old place. ‌​‍So Anil's old position = 15th from right. Anil 11th from left = 15th from right → total = 11+15-1 = 25.

Answer

22

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18

Answer

26

Question 5

Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Part IVA, under Article:

Accepted Answer

51A — Article 51A lists 11 Fundamental Duties; added by 42nd Amendment (1976); 11th added by 86th (2002).

Answer

52

Answer

61

Answer

73

Question 6

A public health survey in a district reveals a strong correlation between lower educational attainment and higher rates of chronic diseases. This observation highlights the significance of which of the following in influencing community health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

C. Social determinants of health — Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as socioeconomic status, education, housing, and access to resources. Lower educational attainment is a key social determinant that can impact health literacy, employment, income, and access to healthy environments, thereby influencing chronic disease rates. While genetics and lifestyle play roles, they don't fully explain the observed social gradient in health disparities. Advanced medical technology is a healthcare resource, not a primary determinant of population-level health disparities.

Answer

A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices alone

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D. Availability of advanced medical technology

Question 7

K-FON:

Accepted Answer

Kerala Fibre Optic Network — Free/cheap broadband to all households.

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Kerala Food

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Kerala Finance

Answer

None

Question 8

One word: Mocking criticism via humor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Satire — Satire.‌​‍

Answer

Melodrama

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Parody

Answer

Farce

Question 9

In Kerala's agricultural practices, which transport mode is most commonly used for the bulk movement of perishable goods like rubber and spices from rural farmlands to processing units?

Accepted Answer

A. Waterways — Kerala's extensive network of backwaters and rivers makes waterways the most cost-effective and traditional mode for transporting bulky perishable goods like rubber and spices. Railways and road transport are used but are less efficient for bulk movement to processing units. Air transport is prohibitively expensive for such low-value, high-volume goods.

Answer

B. Railways

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C. Road transport

Answer

D. Air transport

Question 10

Highest mountain Antarctica:

Accepted Answer

Vinson Massif — Vinson Massif.

Answer

Erebus

Answer

Tyree

Answer

Shinn

LDC Mixed Practice Test #639