LDC Mixed Practice Test #678

Question 1

A firewall is used for:‌​‍

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Network security — A firewall monitors and controls network traffic, blocking unauthorized access.‌​‍

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Heating

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Data storage

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Printing

Question 2

A teacher notices that her students are highly engaged in a science project, spending extra hours in the lab, collaborating enthusiastically, and showing genuine curiosity, even without the promise of extra marks or rewards. This scenario primarily exemplifies which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation stems from internal factors such as genuine interest, enjoyment, and satisfaction derived from the activity itself. The students' deep engagement and curiosity without external incentives are clear indicators of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, conversely, relies on external rewards or pressures.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 3

Synonym of TEMPERATE:

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Moderate — Moderate.

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Extreme

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Harsh

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Severe

Question 4

The Inca Empire (Peru) was conquered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Francisco Pizarro (1532) — Pizarro captured and executed Incan Emperor Atahualpa (1533). ‌​‍Spanish conquest of South America followed.

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Cortés

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Magellan

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Columbus

Question 5

The number of Union Territories in India is:‌​‍

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8 — 8 UTs: Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, A&N, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu (merged with DNH), J&K, Ladakh.‌​‍

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6

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9

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7

Question 6

The Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming waste management practices in the state. Which of the following statements about KSWMP is **incorrect**?

Accepted Answer

D. KSWMP primarily focuses on the construction of new large-scale sanitary landfills and waste-to-energy incineration plants in every district. — The KSWMP, while modernizing waste infrastructure, emphasizes scientific processing, decentralized management, and resource recovery, rather than primarily focusing on large-scale landfills and incineration plants in every district (Option D). Options A, B, and C accurately describe key aspects of the World Bank-assisted KSWMP, which aims for sustainable waste management across urban and select rural areas.

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A. It receives significant financial assistance from the World Bank for its implementation.

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B. A key objective of the project is to achieve 100% source segregation and scientific processing of waste.

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C. Its geographical scope includes all urban local bodies and selected adjacent grama panchayats in the state.

Question 7

The SCERT Kerala’s recent 'Sathyan’ initiative aims to address which critical aspect of school education as per the NEP 2020?

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B. Universal screening and remediation for foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3 — The 'Sathyan' initiative is Kerala’s flagship programme to screen all Grade 1-3 students for foundational skills gaps and provide targeted remediation, aligning with NEP’s goal of achieving universal foundational literacy by 2025. Option A is incorrect as vocational integration is part of a broader policy but not the focus of 'Sathyan'; Options C and D are unrelated to the initiative.

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A. Integration of vocational education in Grades 9-12 with university-level credit linkages

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C. Mandatory digital literacy certification for all students before Grade 6

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D. Expansion of residential schools for tribal and marginalized communities to Grade 12

Question 8

The term of Lok Sabha is normally:

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5 years — Lok Sabha term = 5 years unless dissolved earlier; extendable by 1 year during Emergency.

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4 years

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6 years

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7 years

Question 9

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

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NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 10

Identity matrix I of order 3:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[[1,0,0],[0,1,0],[0,0,1]] — AI = IA = A for any compatible A. Inverse: A·A⁻¹ = I.‌​‍

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[[2,0,0]]

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[[1,1,1],[1,1,1],[1,1,1]]

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[[0,0,0]]

LDC Mixed Practice Test #678