LDC Mixed Practice Test #833

Question 1

Which of the following is a core component of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) under the NHM?

Accepted Answer

B. Improving access to healthcare in rural areas — The correct answer is B. Improving access to healthcare in rural areas. The NRHM aims to provide effective healthcare to rural populations by strengthening infrastructure and services. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the primary focus of NRHM, which is rural healthcare access, not urban infrastructure, tertiary care, or curative services alone.

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A. Strengthening urban healthcare infrastructure

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C. Focusing exclusively on tertiary care

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D. Implementing only curative services

Question 2

A Class 3 teacher in a Kerala government school observes that a significant number of students are struggling with basic reading comprehension and simple arithmetic operations, despite regular classroom instruction. Which of the following NEP 2020 initiatives, aligned with SCERT's implementation, would primarily guide the teacher's approach to address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing targeted interventions aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission's goals for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under NEP 2020, aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. A teacher addressing students' struggles in basic reading and arithmetic would align their strategies with this mission, employing targeted, age-appropriate interventions to achieve these fundamental learning outcomes.

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A. Promoting advanced multidisciplinary project-based learning for all students.

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B. Focusing on the objectives of the National Curricular Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE).

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D. Shifting the medium of instruction entirely to English to improve global competency.

Question 3

'Seven Ages of Man' is a monologue delivered by which character?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jaques — In As You Like It, Jaques delivers the 'All the world's a stage' speech.‌​‍

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Rosalind

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Macbeth

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Hamlet

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the Jnanpith Award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

C. The award is presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi. — The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour, presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. The Sahitya Akademi, mentioned in option C, presents the Sahitya Akademi Award, not the Jnanpith. Options A, B, and D correctly describe the Jnanpith Award's status, first recipient, and scope across constitutional languages.

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A. It is India's highest literary honour.

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B. The first recipient was G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam writer.

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D. The recipient is honoured for their outstanding contribution to literature in any of the 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.

Question 5

The antonym of 'naive':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

sophisticated — Naive = unsophisticated / unworldly; opposite is 'sophisticated'.‌​‍

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guilty

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proud

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simple

Question 6

AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) was founded by Arvind Kejriwal in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2012 — AAP formed on 26 November 2012, Constitution Day. ‌​‍Won Delhi Assembly elections in 2013, 2015, 2020.

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2013

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2011

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2014

Question 7

What is the primary objective of the 'Hi-Tech School Project' implemented by the Kerala Education Department through KITE?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform public schools into smart campuses with digital classrooms and IT labs. — The Hi-Tech School Project, a flagship initiative of the Kerala Education Department, aims to upgrade government and aided schools by establishing smart digital classrooms and fully equipped IT labs. This transformation ensures that students have access to modern learning tools and broadband internet connectivity, enhancing the overall educational experience. Options A, B, and D describe specific components, a limited scope, or an unrelated goal, respectively.

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A. To provide free laptops to all government school students.

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B. To establish advanced research facilities in selected higher secondary schools.

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D. To introduce foreign language courses in all government schools.

Question 8

The Right to Education, making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for 6–14 years, became effective in:

Accepted Answer

2010 — RTE Act 2009 came into effect on 1 April 2010 under Article 21A.

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2005

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2014

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2020

Question 9

'She is as gentle as a lamb.' This is a:

Accepted Answer

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

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Oxymoron

Question 10

Pampa Valley dam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarigiri — Sabarigiri hydroelectric project.‌​‍

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Kakki

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Pamba Dam

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Idukki

LDC Mixed Practice Test #833