LDC Mixed Practice Test #771

Question 1

A train 120 m long passes a pole in 6 seconds. Its speed is:

Accepted Answer

72 km/h — Speed = 120/6 = 20 m/s = 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.

Answer

36 km/h

Answer

54 km/h

Answer

60 km/h

Question 2

Sadaiv Atal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee (died 2018).‌​‍

Answer

Advani

Answer

Jaitley

Answer

Sushma

Question 3

A Government High School in Kerala requires approval for a new building construction project, needs to process teacher transfers, and implement state-mandated academic calendar changes. Which state-level educational authority is primarily responsible for these administrative and regulatory functions?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority for school education in Kerala. Its responsibilities include managing school infrastructure, teacher transfers, budget allocation, and ensuring compliance with state educational rules and regulations. SCERT is academic, SSA is a program for elementary education, and DIETs are district-level teacher training institutions.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 4

Ernakulam district's headquarters is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi is the headquarters of Ernakulam district. ‌​‍Kochi is also Kerala's commercial capital.

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Aluva

Answer

Thrippunithura

Question 5

Synonym of PHILANTHROPIST:

Accepted Answer

Humanitarian — One who loves humanity.

Answer

Miser

Answer

Hermit

Answer

Cruel

Question 6

The 'Balamithra' project is a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the education sector. What is the primary focus of the Balamithra project?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide psychological support and counseling services to school children and parents. — The Balamithra project in Kerala is specifically designed to address the mental health and psychosocial well-being of school children. It focuses on providing psychological support, counseling, and guidance to students and their parents, especially in times of stress or emotional difficulty. The other options describe different educational initiatives or general provisions, not the specific focus of Balamithra.

Answer

A. To ensure the availability of nutritious mid-day meals for all students.

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C. To promote early childhood care and education for children below six years.

Answer

D. To facilitate digital learning platforms and infrastructure in government schools.

Question 7

A teacher uses a 'flipped classroom' model where students learn new concepts at home via pre-recorded videos and apply them in class. Which teaching aid is primarily facilitating this approach?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning Management System (LMS) — A Learning Management System (LMS) is essential for delivering, tracking, and managing the pre-recorded videos and other digital content in a flipped classroom. Whiteboards (A) and projectors (D) are physical tools, while textbooks (C) lack the interactive and digital capabilities needed for this model.

Answer

A. Whiteboard and markers

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C. Traditional textbook

Answer

D. Overhead projector

Question 8

K-Rail proposed route length:

Accepted Answer

530 km — ~530 km Kasaragod to TVM.

Answer

300

Answer

700

Answer

1000

Question 9

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat is preparing its annual development plan. To ensure genuine grassroots participation and accurate needs assessment for the plan, which of the following is the most fundamental and initial step mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

Accepted Answer

C. Ward Sabhas are convened in each ward to discuss local needs, identify problems, and propose solutions, which are then consolidated and approved by the Grama Sabha. — The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act emphasizes participatory planning, starting from the lowest level. Ward Sabhas are the primary forums where citizens directly articulate their needs and priorities, which are then deliberated and approved by the Grama Sabha, forming the foundation of the Grama Panchayat's development plan. Options A, B, and D represent later stages or alternative approaches that do not prioritize the initial grassroots engagement as effectively as Ward and Grama Sabhas.

Answer

A. The Grama Panchayat forms a working group of experts to conduct a survey of local resources and prepare a draft plan.

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B. The Block Panchayat convenes a joint meeting with all Grama Panchayat presidents to identify common development priorities for the block.

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D. The District Planning Committee allocates funds and issues broad guidelines, based on which the Grama Panchayat designs its specific projects.

Question 10

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the minimum age range for admission to elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Option A is incorrect as 3 years is below the start age, while C and D include age ranges outside the specified bracket.

Answer

A. 3 to 10 years

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C. 5 to 12 years

Answer

D. 4 to 11 years

LDC Mixed Practice Test #771