LDC Mixed Practice Test #721

Question 1

A trainee teacher conducts a microteaching session on 'asking questions' but struggles with wait-time and student involvement. Which skill component should be prioritized for immediate improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Allowing 3–5 seconds of wait-time after posing a question — Wait-time (C) is a proven strategy to enhance student participation and critical thinking. While question complexity (A) and type (B) matter, foundational skills like wait-time must be mastered first. Reducing questions (D) is counterproductive.

Answer

A. Increasing the complexity of questions asked

Answer

B. Using open-ended questions instead of yes/no questions

Answer

D. Reducing the number of questions to avoid confusion

Question 2

The volunteer captain of the Guruvayoor Temple Satyagraha was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. ‌​‍Gopalan was the volunteer captain; K. Kelappan led the satyagraha (1931–32).

Answer

K. Kelappan

Answer

Pattom Thanu Pillai

Answer

Ayyankali

Question 3

'A bolt from the blue' means:

Accepted Answer

A sudden shock — Something completely unexpected.

Answer

Lightning

Answer

Blue sky

Answer

Thunder

Question 4

In CCE, which tool is most suitable for assessing the co-scholastic domain (attitudes and values) of a student?

Accepted Answer

B. Observation schedules and anecdotal records — Observation schedules and anecdotal records (B) are ideal for assessing attitudes, values, and socio-emotional skills, which fall under the co-scholastic domain. Unit tests (A) and standardized tests (C) focus on cognitive skills, while portfolio reviews (D) primarily assess written or project work, not necessarily attitudes.

Answer

A. Unit tests with multiple-choice questions

Answer

C. Standardized achievement tests

Answer

D. Portfolio reviews of written assignments

Question 5

Digital Rupee (e-₹) launched by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RBI — RBI — CBDC pilot Dec 2022.‌​‍

Answer

NPCI

Answer

Govt

Answer

SBI

Question 6

Venice of the East:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kumarakom

Question 7

Cube of side 4 painted, cut into 1cm cubes. Exactly 2-painted cubes:

Accepted Answer

24 — 12 edges × 2 middle cubes = 24.

Answer

12

Answer

32

Answer

36

Question 8

First English school Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nagercoil 1819 — Nagercoil LMS 1819.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

TVM

Answer

Alappuzha

Question 9

5, 11, 23, 47, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

95 — Pattern: ×2+1. 47×2+1 = 95.‌​‍

Answer

91

Answer

93

Answer

97

Question 10

At 9:00, angle between hands:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

90° — Hour at 9 = 270° from 12. ‌​‍Minute at 12 = 0°. Angle = 270° or equivalently 90° (take the smaller angle).

Answer

60°

Answer

180°

Answer

270°

LDC Mixed Practice Test #721