LDC Mixed Practice Test #763

Question 1

Which Union Ministry launched the e-Shram portal (centralized database of unorganized workers)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment — e-Shram was launched in August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.‌​‍

Answer

Ministry of Finance

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 2

A teacher frequently changes their voice pitch, gestures, and interaction styles during a lesson to maintain student engagement. Which microteaching skill is being effectively demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

C. Stimulus Variation — Stimulus Variation is a microteaching skill that involves changing the teacher's movements, gestures, voice, and interaction patterns to keep students attentive and engaged. Reinforcement focuses on encouraging desired student behaviors, explanation on presenting content clearly, and questioning fluency on the skillful use of questions.

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A. Reinforcement

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B. Explanation

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D. Questioning Fluency

Question 3

Anamudi, the highest peak in peninsular India, is located in:

Accepted Answer

Anaimalai hills (Kerala) — Anamudi (2,695 m) in the Anaimalai hills of Kerala is the tallest peak south of the Himalayas.

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Nilgiris

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Cardamom Hills

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Western Ghats of Karnataka

Question 4

What is the tenure of the Attorney General of India?

Accepted Answer

During the pleasure of the President — The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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Fixed term of 5 years

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Fixed term of 6 years

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During the pleasure of the Prime Minister

Question 5

Collective noun for wolves:

Accepted Answer

Pack — A pack of wolves.

Answer

Flock

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Pride

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School

Question 6

Kerala's famous festival calendar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — started 825 CE.‌​‍

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Saka era

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Vikram samvat

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Hijri

Question 7

Determinant of 2x2 matrix [[a,b],[c,d]]:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ad - bc — If zero, matrix singular (no inverse). ‌​‍Used in Cramer's rule for linear equations.

Answer

a+b+c+d

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ab-cd

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ad

Question 8

Dwarka Expressway inaugurated:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mar 2024 — March 2024.‌​‍

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2023

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2025

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2022

Question 9

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act of 1969 introduced a ceiling on land holdings. What was the prescribed ceiling for a family of five members under this Act?

Accepted Answer

B. 10 acres of wetland or 20 acres of dryland — The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act of 1969 set a ceiling of 10 acres for wetland and 20 acres for dryland for a family of five members. This was to prevent concentration of land in the hands of a few and promote equitable distribution. Option A is incorrect as it overestimates the ceiling. Option C is also incorrect as it sets higher limits. Option D underestimates the ceiling, making it incorrect.

Answer

A. 15 acres of wetland or 25 acres of dryland

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C. 20 acres of wetland or 30 acres of dryland

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D. 5 acres of wetland or 15 acres of dryland

Question 10

Aadhaar number in India is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12-digit unique identity number — Aadhaar is 12 digits issued by UIDAI.‌​‍

Answer

10-digit phone

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PAN card

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Voter ID

LDC Mixed Practice Test #763