LDC Mixed Practice Test #834

Question 1

Which institution received the 'National Award for Best Practices in School Education' in 2021 for its project 'Water Literacy and Conservation'?

Accepted Answer

B. Government Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam — Government Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam was awarded for its impactful project on water literacy and conservation. The other institutions are renowned but did not receive this specific national award in 2021.

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A. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

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C. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur

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D. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kochi

Question 2

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was a pivotal moment in India's post-independence integration of princely states. Beyond the general policy of princely state integration, which of the following factors primarily accelerated this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

D. Direct pressure from the Government of India, through the States Ministry, to consolidate smaller princely states into viable administrative units. — While factors like administrative benefits (C) and popular sentiment (A) were present, the primary accelerating force behind the Travancore-Cochin merger was the directive from the Government of India's States Ministry, led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V.P. Menon. The central government actively pushed for the consolidation of smaller princely states to create larger, more stable administrative entities. The communist insurgency (B) became a more significant political factor after the merger.

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A. The immediate popular demand for a unified Malayalam-speaking state across the region.

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B. The strategic necessity to counter growing communist insurgency movements in both states.

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C. The projected administrative and economic benefits from combining resources and streamlining governance.

Question 3

Who developed the Threads app?‌​‍

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Meta — Instagram's Threads.‌​‍

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X

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Apple

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Google

Question 4

'War and Peace' was written by:

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Leo Tolstoy — Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace (1869) depicts Russian society during Napoleon's invasion.

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Dostoevsky

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Chekhov

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Pushkin

Question 5

In a coastal district of Kerala, many traditional fishing communities are struggling with declining fish stocks and the increasing mechanization of fishing operations by larger companies. This has led to a situation where a substantial portion of the traditional fishermen are unable to find work using their traditional skills. This scenario primarily illustrates which type of unemployment?

Accepted Answer

C. Structural unemployment — Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills of the unemployed and the skills required for available jobs, often due to technological advancements, shifts in industry structure, or resource depletion. The scenario describes a loss of jobs for traditional fishermen due to mechanization and declining resources, which fundamentally alters the demand for their specific skills. Frictional unemployment is temporary, cyclical is due to economic downturns, and seasonal is tied to specific seasons.

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A. Frictional unemployment

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B. Cyclical unemployment

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D. Seasonal unemployment

Question 6

Onam lottery name:‌​‍

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Thiruvonam Bumper — Thiruvonam Bumper.‌​‍

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Christmas Bumper

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Vishu Bumper

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All

Question 7

To foster intrinsic motivation in students for a science project, a teacher should primarily focus on:

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B. Allowing students to choose their project topics based on personal interest. — Intrinsic motivation is significantly enhanced when individuals feel autonomy, competence, and when tasks are personally relevant and interesting. Allowing students to choose their project topics based on personal interest taps into their inherent curiosity and fosters a sense of ownership, which are key drivers of intrinsic motivation. Options like cash prizes, competition, or extra credit are all extrinsic motivators that can sometimes undermine intrinsic interest.

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A. Offering cash prizes for the best projects.

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C. Emphasizing the competitive aspect among students.

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D. Giving extra credit for early submission of projects.

Question 8

A teacher notices that a student frequently disrupts the class by talking during lessons. What is the most appropriate first step in addressing this issue?

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B. Privately discuss the issue with the student and set clear expectations for future behavior — Addressing behavioral issues privately (Option B) ensures the student feels respected while understanding the consequences of their actions. Immediate public punishment (Option C) can humiliate the student, while ignoring the issue (Option D) may normalize disruptions. Sending the student out (Option A) disrupts learning and isolates them.

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A. Immediately send the student out of the class to reflect on their behavior

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C. Publicly reprimand the student in front of the class to deter others from similar behavior

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D. Ignore the behavior initially to see if it subsides on its own

Question 9

'I wish I ___ a bird.' (Second conditional)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — Second conditional (hypothetical wish): 'were' for all subjects — subjunctive.‌​‍

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be

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was

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am

Question 10

Nation-state system originated from:‌​‍

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Thirty Years War / Peace of Westphalia (1648) — Peace of Westphalia (1648) established sovereign states as the basic units of international relations.‌​‍

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French Revolution

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

LDC Mixed Practice Test #834