LDC Mixed Practice Test #837

Question 1

The first Chief Minister of Kerala, after state formation, was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — EMS formed the first elected Kerala government in 1957 after the 1956 state formation.‌​‍

Answer

C. Achutha Menon

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

Question 2

At least he decided to quit the job, ___?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

didn't he? — Positive past statement → negative past tag: 'didn't he?'‌​‍

Answer

did he?

Answer

doesn't he?

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does he?

Question 3

If a number is divided by 7 and the quotient is 12 with remainder 3, the number is:

Accepted Answer

87 — Dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder = 7×12+3 = 87.

Answer

75

Answer

84

Answer

90

Question 4

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure includes a 'Foundational Stage'. What is the primary focus of this stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for language and numeracy. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) in NEP 2020 is designed to provide flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Its primary focus is on developing foundational literacy and numeracy, along with cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor skills.

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A. Development of critical thinking and analytical skills through subject-specific teaching.

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B. Multidisciplinary study with an emphasis on vocational education.

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D. Preparation for higher education through rigorous academic assessments.

Question 5

Proper noun is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Specific name of person/place/thing, capitalised — E.g., Kerala, Ganga, Einstein. ‌​‍Common nouns: general class (river, country). Abstract: qualities (love, honesty).

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Pronoun

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Any name

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Common

Question 6

A die is rolled. Probability of getting a multiple of 3 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/3 — Multiples of 3 in {1..6}: {3, 6} = 2 outcomes; P = 2/6 = 1/3.‌​‍

Answer

2/3

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1/6

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1/2

Question 7

'I am reading an interesting book now.' Passive:

Accepted Answer

An interesting book is being read by me now — Present continuous passive: is/are + being + past participle.

Answer

An interesting book is read by me

Answer

An interesting book is read now

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An interesting book has been read by me

Question 8

Total utility is maximum when marginal utility is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero — At peak of total utility curve, MU = 0. ‌​‍Beyond this, additional consumption reduces total utility (negative MU).

Answer

Negative

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Maximum

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Unit

Question 9

Poverty is a pervasive social problem and a major social determinant of health. In the context of community health, how does poverty primarily contribute to health disparities and poorer health outcomes in a community?

Accepted Answer

B. By limiting access to essential resources like education, safe housing, clean water, sanitation, and nutritious food. — Poverty significantly restricts individuals' and communities' access to fundamental resources crucial for good health, including quality education, safe and stable housing, clean water, adequate sanitation, and nutritious food. This lack of access directly leads to poorer health outcomes and exacerbates health disparities. Poverty typically increases stress and limits access to healthcare, rather than promoting healthy lifestyles or increasing opportunities for early detection.

Answer

A. By encouraging excessive consumption of high-quality, nutritious food, leading to obesity.

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C. By promoting active lifestyles and reducing stress levels due to fewer material possessions.

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D. By increasing opportunities for early disease detection and access to advanced medical treatments.

Question 10

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices that a student with a hearing impairment is struggling to follow group discussions. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in ensuring the student's full participation?

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring clear visibility of the speaker, using visual aids, and encouraging peers to speak one at a time. — For a student with a hearing impairment, effective communication in group settings relies on maximizing visual cues and minimizing auditory interference. Ensuring clear visibility of the speaker (for lip-reading), supplementing with visual aids, and structuring discussions so only one person speaks at a time are proactive strategies that promote real-time participation. Options A and B are reactive and do not facilitate active, real-time engagement, while option D is a partial solution that doesn't fully address the challenges of group discussions.

Answer

A. Providing a transcript of the discussion after the class for the student to review.

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B. Assigning a peer to summarize key points for the student after each discussion.

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D. Moving the student to the front row for all activities to improve sound reception.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #837