LDC Mixed Practice Test #730

Question 1

The Latin phrase 'quid pro quo' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Something in return — 'Quid pro quo' means 'something for something' / a favour exchanged for a favour.‌​‍

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Free consent

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The two parties

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A gift

Question 2

One word: Proposed explanation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis — Hypothesis (testable).‌​‍

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Postulate

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Theory

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Law

Question 3

Synonym of ALLEVIATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Relieve — Alleviate = make less severe, relieve.‌​‍

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Cause

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Worsen

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Increase

Question 4

A child receives a vaccine against measles. This type of immunity, where the body actively produces antibodies after exposure to an antigen (either naturally or through vaccination), is known as:

Accepted Answer

D. Active artificial immunity — Active artificial immunity is acquired when the body's immune system is stimulated to produce its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen through vaccination. The vaccine introduces a weakened or inactivated form of the pathogen, prompting the immune response without causing the disease. Passive immunity involves receiving pre-formed antibodies.

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A. Passive natural immunity

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B. Active natural immunity

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C. Passive artificial immunity

Question 5

Synonym of RESPITE:

Accepted Answer

Break — Short rest.

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Hard work

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Continuous

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Toil

Question 6

Article 370 (special status to J&K) was abrogated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Article 370 was effectively abrogated on 5 August 2019, reorganising J&K into two Union Territories.‌​‍

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2014

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2017

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2021

Question 7

Aadhaar-linked DBT:

Accepted Answer

Direct Benefit Transfer — Subsidies via Aadhaar.

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Direct Bank Transaction

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Data Based Transfer

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None

Question 8

A teacher using the Audio-Lingual Method notices that students frequently make the same grammatical error despite repeated drills. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

C. Provide immediate and consistent feedback to correct the error during drills, reinforcing the habit. — The Audio-Lingual Method relies on immediate feedback to correct errors and reinforce habits. While shifting to a communicative approach (Option B) might help build confidence, the most effective step is to continue providing immediate, consistent corrections (Option C) to address the error directly. The other options either delay correction or fail to address the core principle of habit formation.

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A. Introduce a new set of drills to reinforce the correct form without addressing the error directly.

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B. Temporarily shift to a communicative approach to build confidence before returning to drills.

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D. Allow students to self-correct by providing the correct answer later and moving on to avoid frustration.

Question 9

Arundhati Roy's Booker winner (1997):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The God of Small Things — Set in Kerala's Ayemenem. ‌​‍Explores caste, forbidden love, family. Also notable for her political essays.

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A Fine Balance

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Beloved

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Midnight's Children

Question 10

Which article of the Indian Constitution envisages the Uniform Civil Code?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 44 (DPSP) — Article 44 (DPSP): 'The State shall endeavour to secure for citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.'

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Article 25

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Article 51A

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Article 32

LDC Mixed Practice Test #730