LDC Mixed Practice Test #815

Question 1

Blood relation: B is daughter of A. C is wife of A. B to C:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Daughter — C is mother.‌​‍

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Aunt

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Sister

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Niece

Question 2

International Booker 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jenny Erpenbeck (Kairos) — Jenny Erpenbeck's Kairos (translator Michael Hofmann).‌​‍

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Samantha Harvey

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Geetanjali Shree

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Han Kang

Question 3

Antonym of PEACE:

Accepted Answer

War — Peace ↔ war.

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Calm

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Quiet

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Harmony

Question 4

One significant benefit of implementing Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) for students is its potential to:

Accepted Answer

B. Reduce the emphasis on rote learning and encourage holistic development. — CCE aims to reduce examination stress and the reliance on rote learning by incorporating diverse assessment methods and evaluating a broader range of skills and attributes. It encourages holistic development rather than just academic memorization. Options A and C describe outcomes CCE tries to mitigate or move away from, while D is more aligned with external standardized testing.

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A. Increase the pressure on students by making every activity graded.

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C. Streamline the evaluation process by focusing only on written examinations.

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D. Provide a standardized comparison of student performance across different schools.

Question 5

'Her smile was as bright as the sun' is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Simile — Uses 'as' for explicit comparison = simile.

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Oxymoron

Question 6

First railway line in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Beypore-Tirur 1861 — Beypore to Tirur 1861.

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Kollam-TVM

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Kochi-Madras

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Palakkad-Shoranur

Question 7

A constructivist teacher wants to assess students' understanding of the water cycle after a 5E lesson. Which assessment method would best evaluate their ability to apply knowledge in a new context?

Accepted Answer

C. A group project designing a model or poster to explain the water cycle to younger students. — Option C aligns with the 'Elaborate' phase, where students apply knowledge in new contexts, making it the best fit for assessing application. Option A tests recall, B tests metacognition, and D tests passive summarization—none reflect authentic application under constructivism.

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A. A multiple-choice quiz testing factual recall of the water cycle steps.

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B. A written reflection where students describe their learning process and challenges.

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D. An oral presentation summarizing the water cycle as taught by the teacher.

Question 8

Under the RTE Act 2009, which of the following is NOT a mandatory provision for inclusive education in schools?

Accepted Answer

C. Reservation of 25% seats for economically weaker sections in private schools — The RTE Act mandates 25% reservation for disadvantaged groups (SC/ST/OBC and EWS), not just economically weaker sections. The other options are core provisions of the Act, including inclusive infrastructure requirements under Section 19.

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A. Provision of free and compulsory education to children aged 6-14 years

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B. Establishment of neighborhood schools within a 1 km radius for all children

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D. Mandatory infrastructure norms including ramps, accessible toilets, and barrier-free access

Question 9

The Emergency in India was declared on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 June 1975 — Emergency declared by President on Indira Gandhi's advice on 25 June 1975, citing 'internal disturbance' (Article 352). ‌​‍Lasted until 21 March 1977.

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26 January 1975

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15 August 1975

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3 December 1971

Question 10

Find the missing number in this series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___, 486, 1458.

Accepted Answer

162 — Each term × 3. 54 × 3 = 162.

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152

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182

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108

LDC Mixed Practice Test #815