LDC Mixed Practice Test #704

Question 1

The total number of members in the original Constituent Assembly was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

389 — Initially 389 (later reduced to 299 after Partition) — 296 British India + 93 Princely States.‌​‍

Answer

552

Answer

446

Answer

299

Question 2

A sum triples at SI in 10 years. Rate of interest:

Accepted Answer

20% — SI = 2P; 2P = P·R·10/100 → R = 20%.

Answer

10%

Answer

15%

Answer

25%

Question 3

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battles of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) — Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia. ‌​‍Recaptured Delhi in 1555 with Persian help; died 1556 (fell from library stairs).

Answer

Panipat

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Talikota

Answer

Plassey

Question 4

To foster students' creative expression, appreciation for evocative language, and ability to convey complex emotions through concise forms, which literary form would best serve these learning goals in a language arts class?

Accepted Answer

C. Writing and performing original poetry — Poetry, through its concise structure and reliance on evocative language, imagery, and symbolism, is uniquely suited to foster creative expression and the conveyance of complex emotions. Writing and performing poetry directly engage students in crafting and presenting such linguistic artistry. Other forms serve different purposes or do not emphasize these specific aspects as strongly.

Answer

A. Crafting detailed short stories with intricate plots

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B. Analyzing historical documents for factual interpretation

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D. Summarizing non-fiction essays for main ideas

Question 5

Film Awards introduced by Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1969 — Kerala State Film Awards since 1969.

Answer

1950

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1957

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1965

Question 6

David Easton's systems model of politics (1953) defined political system as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Process of authoritative allocation of values for society — Easton: inputs (demands, support) → political system (conversion) → outputs (policies, decisions) → feedback loop.‌​‍

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Electoral machinery

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Parliament

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Government

Question 7

a³+b³:

Accepted Answer

(a+b)(a²-ab+b²) — Sum of cubes identity.

Answer

(a-b)³

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a³

Answer

(a+b)³

Question 8

Methods of social work:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Case work, Group work, Community organisation (primary); Research, Administration, Action (secondary) — Individual, group, community as 3 units. ‌​‍Mary Richmond's Social Diagnosis (1917) pioneered case work.

Answer

Only research

Answer

None

Answer

Only case

Question 9

FIFA World Cup 2022 winner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argentina — Argentina won — Messi's first WC.‌​‍

Answer

France

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Brazil

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Germany

Question 10

Synonym of TRUCULENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aggressive — Eager to fight.‌​‍

Answer

Peaceful

Answer

Gentle

Answer

Calm

LDC Mixed Practice Test #704