LDC Mixed Practice Test #788

Question 1

A secondary school teacher aims to foster empathy, improve oral communication, and encourage students to understand diverse viewpoints within the classroom. Which of the following literary forms, when actively implemented, would be most effective in achieving these combined learning objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging students in reader's theatre and dramatic enactments. — The correct answer is B. Reader's theatre and dramatic enactments actively involve students in taking on different roles, which directly fosters empathy by requiring them to understand and portray diverse perspectives. This form also significantly improves oral communication skills through dialogue delivery and encourages emotional expression in a structured setting. The other options, while valuable, do not offer the same combined benefits for active perspective-taking and oral communication through performance.

Answer

A. Analyzing narrative structures in short stories.

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C. Conducting in-depth discussions on the thematic elements of novels.

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D. Instructing students to write personal reflective essays based on biographies.

Question 2

Universal donor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — O group.‌​‍

Answer

A

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B

Answer

AB

Question 3

The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very rarely — Once in a blue moon = very rarely, almost never.‌​‍

Answer

Every month

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At night

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During full moon

Question 4

Synonym of AUSTERE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Strict/severe — Strict, severe.‌​‍

Answer

Warm

Answer

Lavish

Answer

Easy

Question 5

Year when Cyclone Ockhi wreaked havoc in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — Cyclone Ockhi devastated Kerala's coast in late November 2017.‌​‍

Answer

2018

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2015

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2016

Question 6

The criminal was supposed to be ___ European, wearing ___ yellow T-shirt.

Accepted Answer

an, a — 'European' begins with /j/ sound → 'a'; 'yellow' begins with /j/ sound, so a/a would be correct too; but with 'European' sounding 'you', article is 'a', and 'yellow' starts with consonant so article is 'a'. Key answer 'an, a' per PSC.

Answer

a, an

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an, an

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a, a

Question 7

Kerala area:

Accepted Answer

38,863 sq km — 22nd largest state.

Answer

28,863 sq km

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33,863 sq km

Answer

43,863 sq km

Question 8

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, was a pivotal moment in the administrative history of Kerala. Which of the following accurately describes a key constitutional arrangement immediately implemented with this merger?

Accepted Answer

C. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the position of Rajpramukh, symbolizing the integration of the two princely states. — The United State of Travancore and Cochin was formed on July 1, 1949, through the merger of the two princely states. As per the Instrument of Accession and subsequent agreements, the Maharaja of Travancore, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, was appointed as the Rajpramukh (constitutional head) of the new state. This arrangement symbolized the integration of the two states under a unified ceremonial head, while the executive power rested with an elected ministry.

Answer

A. The Maharaja of Cochin was designated as the constitutional head (Rajpramukh) of the newly formed state.

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B. A fully elected legislative assembly, based on universal adult franchise, was established to govern the new state.

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D. Both Travancore and Cochin retained separate high courts, with a federal court resolving inter-state disputes.

Question 9

Last digit of 2^20:

Accepted Answer

6 — Pattern 2,4,8,6,2,... 20 mod 4=0 → 6.

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

2

Question 10

Aristotle called humans:

Accepted Answer

Political animal (zoon politikon) — Aristotle in 'Politics' called man a 'zoon politikon' — naturally inclined to live in a polis (city-state).

Answer

Rational animal

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Social animal only

Answer

Economic animal

LDC Mixed Practice Test #788