LDC Mixed Practice Test #685

Question 1

The Peshwa who expanded Maratha power up to Delhi in early 18th century was:

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I (1720-1740) — Never lost a battle (41 campaigns). Defeated Nizam at Palkhed 1728, raided Delhi 1737, won at Bhopal 1738. Married Mastani.

Answer

Balaji Vishwanath

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Balaji Baji Rao

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Madhav Rao

Question 2

In a series 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, the next number is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42 — Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10 (increasing by 2 each time). ‌​‍Next difference = 12. So 30 + 12 = 42.

Answer

46

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40

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44

Question 3

The Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) scheme is a comprehensive program for school education. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental objective or component of the SSK framework?

Accepted Answer

D. Managing the recruitment and transfer of college professors in government arts and science colleges. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates various schemes to ensure quality and inclusive school education from pre-school to senior secondary, including vocationalization and special needs education. The recruitment and transfer of college professors fall under the Department of Higher Education and are outside the scope of SSK, which focuses on school education.

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A. Providing quality education for all children from pre-school to senior secondary level.

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B. Promoting vocationalization of education and skill development at secondary stages.

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C. Ensuring inclusive education for children with special needs.

Question 4

The study of fungi is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycology — Mycology = study of fungi. Virology = viruses. Ecology = ecosystems.‌​‍

Answer

Ecology

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Virology

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Botany

Question 5

A school in a rural area is planning to implement ICT in its classrooms. What is the most crucial factor to consider for the successful and equitable integration of ICT in this context?

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring reliable internet connectivity and adequate technical support. — For successful and equitable ICT integration, especially in rural areas, reliable internet connectivity is paramount to access online resources, and adequate technical support is essential to maintain hardware/software and troubleshoot issues. Without these foundational elements, even the best ICT tools will be ineffective or inaccessible, making other factors secondary.

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A. The availability of advanced gaming consoles for students.

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B. The aesthetic design of the computer lab furniture.

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D. The number of international educational applications available.

Question 6

Bernoulli's theorem is a statement of conservation of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Energy for ideal fluid flow — P + ½ρv² + ρgh = constant along streamline. ‌​‍Assumes incompressible, non-viscous, steady flow.

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Angular momentum

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Mass

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Momentum

Question 7

Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946) occurred in which present-day district?

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — The Punnapra-Vayalar communist uprising took place in the Alappuzha (Alleppey) region in 1946.

Answer

Ernakulam

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Kollam

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Kottayam

Question 8

Vi (Vodafone Idea) situation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Strained financially — Continued financial difficulties.‌​‍

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Thriving

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Closed

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Merged

Question 9

Direction: facing East, turn right twice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West — East→S→W.‌​‍

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South

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North

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East

Question 10

Most populous district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram — most populous district (2011 Census).‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Thrissur

LDC Mixed Practice Test #685