LDC Mixed Practice Test #705

Question 1

Who was the founder of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Poikayil Yohannan — Poikayil Yohannan (Sri Kumaragurudevan) founded PRDS in 1909.

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Thycaud Ayya

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Pandit Karuppan

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Chattampi Swami

Question 2

President's vacancy during term — VP acts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Max 6 months — Max 6 months — new president must be elected within 6 months.‌​‍

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1 year

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Till election

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Unlimited

Question 3

Coping strategies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused and Emotion-focused (Lazarus & Folkman) — Problem-focused: change the situation. ‌​‍Emotion-focused: manage feelings. Adaptive vs maladaptive coping.

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Only avoidance

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Only confrontation

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None

Question 4

In the context of Malayalam language teaching, which technology tool would best enhance students' listening and pronunciation skills?

Accepted Answer

B. Audio recording and playback software — Audio recording and playback software (Option B) allows students to practice pronunciation, compare their speech with native speakers, and receive immediate feedback. Digital dictionaries (A), quizzes (C), and e-books (D) are useful but do not directly address listening or pronunciation skills.

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A. Digital dictionaries for word lookup

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C. Online multiple-choice quizzes

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D. E-books with highlighted text

Question 5

Synonym of APATHY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indifference — Lack of interest.‌​‍

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Anger

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Fear

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Enthusiasm

Question 6

Tundra below surface:

Accepted Answer

Permafrost — Permanently frozen ground.

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Water

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Sand

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Rock

Question 7

A baby goat is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kid — Kid = baby goat. Calf = baby cow. Foal = baby horse. Cub = baby lion/bear.‌​‍

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Calf

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Foal

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Cub

Question 8

Eskimos' dome-shaped winter shelters made of snow blocks are called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Igloo — Igloos are the winter snow-block shelters of the Inuit.‌​‍

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Wigwam

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Tepee

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Yurt

Question 9

A dispute arises between two UN member states regarding the interpretation of an international treaty. Both states are parties to the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Under what circumstances can this dispute be brought before the ICJ for a binding judgment?

Accepted Answer

C. If both states agree to submit the dispute to the ICJ, either through a special agreement or by having previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction. — The International Court of Justice's jurisdiction in contentious cases, leading to a binding judgment, is fundamentally based on the consent of the states involved. Both states must either agree to submit the specific dispute via a special agreement or have previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction under Article 36(2) of its Statute. The General Assembly and Security Council can request advisory opinions or enforce judgments, respectively, but cannot unilaterally compel states to submit to the Court's binding jurisdiction for a dispute.

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A. If the United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution, by a simple majority, requesting the ICJ to adjudicate the dispute.

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B. If one state unilaterally refers the case to the ICJ, provided the dispute involves a matter of customary international law.

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D. If the UN Security Council, by a non-procedural vote, directs the ICJ to hear the case to maintain international peace and security.

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-electrolytes in solution?

Accepted Answer

B. They do not dissociate into ions in solution — Non-electrolytes do not dissociate into ions when dissolved in solution, unlike electrolytes. This property means they do not conduct electricity. The other options describe electrolytes or incorrect properties.

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A. They dissociate into ions in solution

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C. They conduct electricity in solution

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D. They are always acidic

LDC Mixed Practice Test #705