LDC Mixed Practice Test #789

Question 1

Kerala Assembly has how many seats?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — 140 seats. Unicameral legislature.‌​‍

Answer

120

Answer

126

Answer

150

Question 2

What is the theme of 2016 World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Digital Creativity — 2016 WIPD theme: 'Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined'.‌​‍

Answer

Get up, stand up. For music.

Answer

Movies

Answer

Creativity

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the core principle of NCF 2005 regarding learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructing knowledge through activity-based learning — NCF 2005 emphasizes constructing knowledge through activity-based learning, promoting a child-centered approach. Rote learning (A) and teacher-centered instruction (C) contradict this principle, while standardized testing (D) is not its primary focus.

Answer

A. Rote learning and memorization

Answer

C. Teacher-centered instruction

Answer

D. Standardized testing as the primary assessment method

Question 4

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).‌​‍

Answer

Varkala

Answer

Trichur

Answer

Trivandrum

Question 5

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is in Palakkad district, known for teak plantations and wildlife.‌​‍

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Wayanad

Question 6

The Kudumbashree programme in Kerala focuses on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women's empowerment and poverty alleviation — Kudumbashree (launched 1998) empowers women via neighbourhood SHGs and micro-enterprises.‌​‍

Answer

Digital education

Answer

Tribal welfare

Answer

Environmental protection

Question 7

26 January 1930 was celebrated as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Independence Day — First Independence Day (Purna Swaraj day). ‌​‍Republic Day came on 26 Jan 1950 to honour this date.

Answer

Republic Day

Answer

Constitution Day

Answer

Youth Day

Question 8

Kaikottikkali:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dance by women around lamp — Traditional women's dance during Onam.‌​‍

Answer

Men only

Answer

Couples

Answer

Solo

Question 9

Ram Mandir Ayodhya consecration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Jan 2024 — Pran Pratishtha on 22 January 2024.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 2024

Answer

2022

Answer

2023

Question 10

Which statement is NOT correct? ‌​‍(1) Reign of Terror — French Revolution (2) Bloody Sunday — American Revolution (3) Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 (4) Nationalist Revolution in China in 1949

Accepted Answer

Only (2, 4) — Bloody Sunday (1905) was Russian, not American. ‌​‍China's Nationalist Revolution was 1911 (Xinhai); 1949 was the Communist victory.

Answer

All incorrect

Answer

Only (3)

Answer

Only (1, 3)

LDC Mixed Practice Test #789