LDC Mixed Practice Test #695

Question 1

105th Amendment (2021):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

OBC state list — Restored state power to identify OBCs.‌​‍

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Women

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Environment

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SC/ST

Question 2

Which of the following language teaching methods emphasizes 'learning by doing' and uses real-life situations to teach language through interaction and communication?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) focuses on interaction and real-life communication, making it learner-centered and practical. The Grammar-Translation Method relies on translation and grammar rules, while the Direct Method avoids translation but still uses formal drills. The Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes habit formation through repetition, not real-life communication.

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A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Direct Method

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D. Audio-Lingual Method

Question 3

Primary Deficit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fiscal deficit − Interest payments — Primary deficit = fiscal deficit minus interest payments. ‌​‍Measures new borrowing need (excluding past debt servicing).

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Fiscal deficit + Interest payments

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Revenue deficit

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Monetised deficit

Question 4

'Afraid ___ dogs':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

of — Afraid of.‌​‍

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with

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by

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from

Question 5

The smallest country in the world by area is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vatican City — Vatican City (~0.44 sq km) is the smallest country in the world by area. ‌​‍It is also the least populous sovereign state.

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Monaco

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San Marino

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Liechtenstein

Question 6

UN founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1945 — 24 October 1945.‌​‍

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1942

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1948

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1950

Question 7

By next year, I ___ here for 10 years.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will have worked — Future perfect: will have + V3 for action completed by a future time.‌​‍

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would work

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will be working

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will work

Question 8

Which of the following initiatives was launched in Kerala on June 1st, 2017, to improve the quality of public education and ensure inclusive learning environments for all students?

Accepted Answer

B. 'KITE Victers' — 'KITE Victers' (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education - Virtual Classroom Technology and Resources) was launched on June 1st, 2017, to enhance digital learning and teacher training in Kerala's public education system. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a national programme, while the Kerala State Higher Education Council and Kudumbashree Education Programme are unrelated to this specific initiative.

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A. 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'

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C. 'Kerala State Higher Education Council'

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D. 'Kudumbashree Education Programme'

Question 9

The Rajya Sabha Chairman is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President — Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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PM

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President

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Speaker

Question 10

Which ancient port in Kerala was renowned for trade with Roman and Greek civilizations?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris — Muziris (near modern-day Kodungallur/Cranganore) was a famous ancient port on the Malabar Coast, mentioned in Roman and Greek texts as a major spice trading centre.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kochi

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Beypore

LDC Mixed Practice Test #695