LDC Mixed Practice Test #816

Question 1

Taiwan's political status:

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De facto independent, claimed by PRC; recognised by ~13 countries — Taiwan (ROC) self-governing since 1949. Most countries recognise PRC (One China policy). USA maintains unofficial relations + Taiwan Relations Act.

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Recognised country by most

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UN member

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China's province

Question 2

Kerala SRTC:

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KSRTC — Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.

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KERTU

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KTDC

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KCRTC

Question 3

Under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the maximum permissible student-teacher ratio in a primary school class in Kerala as per the state's implementation guidelines?

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B. 1:35 — The Kerala government, in alignment with RTE Act 2009, has set a maximum student-teacher ratio of 1:35 for primary classes to ensure quality education while accounting for local constraints. While RTE mandates 1:30 nationally, Kerala has relaxed this slightly to address teacher shortages in rural areas. Options 1:25 and 1:40 are incorrect as they are stricter or looser than the state guideline.

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A. 1:30

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C. 1:40

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D. 1:25

Question 4

In the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system of Kerala, which body is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the developmental plans of the Block Panchayats and Grama Panchayats within its jurisdiction?

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A. District Planning Committee — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is mandated under Article 243ZD of the Constitution to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to coordinate their development. It ensures that local plans align with district-level priorities. Options B and C are advisory or executive bodies but not responsible for coordination. Option D (Taluk Treasury Officer) handles financial transactions, not planning or coordination.

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B. State Planning Board

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C. Block Development Office

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D. Taluk Treasury Officer

Question 5

Kalaripayattu is:‌​‍

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A martial art — Kalaripayattu is one of the oldest martial arts in the world, originating in Kerala.‌​‍

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A dance form

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A musical instrument

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A painting style

Question 6

Antonym of VERBOSE:‌​‍

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Concise — Verbose = using too many words.‌​‍

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Wordy

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Detailed

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Lengthy

Question 7

A teacher observes that a student consistently performs well across subjects like mathematics, literature, and science, easily grasping new concepts in each domain. According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence, this student likely possesses a high degree of:

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B. General intelligence (G-factor). — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a general intelligence (G-factor) that underlies all cognitive abilities, explaining why individuals might perform consistently well across various tasks. While specific abilities (S-factors) exist, the consistent high performance across diverse subjects points to a strong G-factor. Gardner's theory suggests distinct intelligences, and Sternberg's contextual intelligence relates to practical adaptation, neither directly explaining a unified high performance across academic subjects in Spearman's terms.

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A. Specific abilities (S-factors) in multiple domains.

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C. Multiple intelligences as proposed by Gardner.

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D. Contextual intelligence as described by Sternberg.

Question 8

Masculine of 'goose':‌​‍

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gander — Gander.‌​‍

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gosling

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geese

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gooser

Question 9

The first complete census of Travancore was conducted in:‌​‍

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1836 — The first systematic census in Travancore was conducted in 1836, much before the all-India census.‌​‍

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1891

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1875

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1901

Question 10

Marayoor in Idukki is famous for:‌​‍

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Natural sandalwood forests — Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with natural sandalwood forests and is also known for jaggery production.‌​‍

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Coffee plantations

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Teak plantations

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Rubber estates

LDC Mixed Practice Test #816