LDC Mixed Practice Test #652

Question 1

A geography teacher is planning a lesson on the topographical features of the Western Ghats in Kerala. To help students visualize and understand the variations in altitude and landforms in a three-dimensional manner, which teaching aid would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. A relief map of Kerala or the region — A relief map specifically uses raised surfaces to represent elevations and depressions, providing a three-dimensional understanding of terrain, which is ideal for studying topographical features like the Western Ghats. Flat maps lack this 3D aspect, a globe is too general, and flashcards are for quick recall, not detailed spatial understanding.

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A. A standard flat political map of Kerala

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B. A large world globe

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D. Flashcards with pictures of mountains and valleys

Question 2

World Refugees Day is:

Accepted Answer

20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

Question 3

The fuse wire in an electrical circuit is made of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lead-tin alloy — Fuse wire is made of lead-tin alloy with low melting point — melts and breaks circuit during overload.‌​‍

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Copper

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Silver

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Gold

Question 4

A teacher aims to enhance students' analytical thinking, ability to identify bias, and understanding of different perspectives on contemporary issues. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these specific learning objectives in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

C. News articles and editorials, as they present current events and often reflect diverse viewpoints and arguments. — News articles and editorials are specifically designed to report on current events and present arguments or opinions, making them ideal for analyzing different perspectives, identifying rhetorical devices, and discerning potential biases. While other literary forms have their own educational merits, they do not as directly target the objectives of understanding contemporary issues and identifying bias as effectively as current journalistic texts.

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A. Epic poetry, as it introduces complex narratives and historical contexts.

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B. Fairy tales, which provide moral lessons and simple plot structures for analysis.

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D. Autobiographies, which offer personal insights and chronological life events.

Question 5

'He is a doctor, ___?'

Accepted Answer

isn't he — Positive statement → negative tag.

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is he

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doesn't he

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has he

Question 6

Synonym of ALOOF:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Distant — Emotionally distant.‌​‍

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Warm

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Friendly

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Close

Question 7

The first-time Article 356 was invoked (Presidential Rule) was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punjab 1951 — Article 356 was first invoked against Punjab in 1951 (dismissing Gopi Chand Bhargava government).‌​‍

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Kerala 1959

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West Bengal 1967

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Andhra 1953

Question 8

Who was the founder of Ananda Maha Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swami Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha (1918).‌​‍

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Dayananda Saraswati

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 9

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?

Accepted Answer

Article 338 — Article 338 of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

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Article 338A

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Article 338B

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Article 324

Question 10

Emile Durkheim's pioneering sociological study on the social causes of suicide was published in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1897 — Durkheim's 'Suicide' (1897) demonstrated that suicide rates reflect social forces, not just personal choice.‌​‍

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1907

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1867

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1917

LDC Mixed Practice Test #652