LDC Mixed Practice Test #805

Question 1

Founder of the 'Saiva Prakasha Sabha':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thycaud Ayya — Thycaud Ayya Swamikal founded Saiva Prakasha Sabha in 1892.‌​‍

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

Answer

Poykayil Yohannan

Answer

Ayya Vaikundar

Question 2

Kerala's number of grama panchayats:

Accepted Answer

941 — 941 grama panchayats.

Answer

500

Answer

750

Answer

1200

Question 3

'She plays ___ violin':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

the — 'The' with musical instruments.‌​‍

Answer

a

Answer

no article

Answer

an

Question 4

Which Kerala government scheme aims to provide free school uniforms to children studying in government and aided schools up to Class 12?

Accepted Answer

D. Kalaimagal Scheme — The Kalaimagal Scheme is a Kerala government initiative that provides free school uniforms to students from Class 1 to Class 12 in government and aided schools. KITE Victers is an educational TV channel, K-SMILE is a scholarship scheme, and Karuthal is unrelated to uniforms.

Answer

A. KITE Victers

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B. K-SMILE

Answer

C. Karuthal

Question 5

A train 520 m long is running with a speed of 90 km/hr. In what time will it cross a bridge 130 m long?

Accepted Answer

26 second — Total distance = 520+130 = 650 m. Speed = 90 km/h = 25 m/s. Time = 650/25 = 26 seconds.

Answer

25 second

Answer

32 second

Answer

30 second

Question 6

Civil society refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.‌​‍

Answer

Government

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Military

Answer

Corporations only

Question 7

The Dandi March started on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 March 1930 — The Dandi March started on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram. ‌​‍It ended at Dandi on 6 April 1930.

Answer

6 April 1930

Answer

26 January 1930

Answer

12 March 1931

Question 8

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is a significant initiative of the Kerala Education Department. Which of the following statements accurately reflects its overarching goal and scope?

Accepted Answer

C. To integrate various pre-existing schemes like SSA and RMSA to provide comprehensive and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is designed as an overarching program that unifies and integrates previous schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Its goal is to provide comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable quality education across all levels, from pre-school to senior secondary, ensuring a seamless learning continuum. The other options describe either too narrow a scope or incorrect objectives for SSK.

Answer

A. To exclusively focus on skill development and vocational training for students in secondary schools.

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B. To improve the quality of education in government-aided private schools only.

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D. To establish a new national board for curriculum development for all schools in the state.

Question 9

If 1 Jan 2024 is Monday, 1 Jan 2025 is:

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 2024 is leap year (366). 366 mod 7 = 2. Mon+2 = Wed.

Answer

Monday

Answer

Tuesday

Answer

Sunday

Question 10

Sublimation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solid→Gas — Direct solid to gas (e.g., dry ice, camphor).‌​‍

Answer

Solid→Liquid

Answer

Liquid→Gas

Answer

Gas→Liquid

LDC Mixed Practice Test #805