LDC Mixed Practice Test #844

Question 1

Robert K. Merton's distinction:‌​‍

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Manifest vs Latent functions — Merton (1949): Manifest functions = intended consequences; Latent = unintended/unrecognised (e.g., Hopi rain dance manifestly seeks rain, latently reinforces group solidarity).‌​‍

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Conflict vs Consensus

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Primary vs Secondary groups

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Rural vs Urban

Question 2

G20 Delhi Declaration theme:‌​‍

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One Earth, One Family, One Future — Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — 'The World is One Family'.‌​‍

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Make in India

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Digital India

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Skill India

Question 3

'Kudumbasree' was launched by:‌​‍

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Inaugurated on 17 May 1998 by then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Malappuram.‌​‍

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E.K. Nayanar (then CM)

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Dr. T.M. Thomas Isaac

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Paloli Muhammed Kutty

Question 4

Simile uses:‌​‍

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Like or as — E.g., 'brave as a lion'. ‌​‍Metaphor: direct comparison without like/as ('he is a lion').

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No comparison

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Question

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Personification

Question 5

To foster a learning environment that supports students' intrinsic motivation, a teacher should prioritize strategies that enhance students' sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Which of the following teacher actions primarily supports a student's sense of autonomy?

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B. Allowing students to choose from a range of project topics and presentation methods. — The correct answer is B. Autonomy refers to a student's feeling of control and choice over their learning. Allowing students to choose topics or methods directly enhances their sense of autonomy. Option A relates to competence, C to relatedness, and D to both competence and positive reinforcement, but B is the most direct way to support autonomy.

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A. Providing clear rubrics and consistent feedback on assignments.

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C. Organizing group activities that promote collaboration and peer support.

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D. Regularly praising students for their effort and improvement, not just their achievements.

Question 6

'Cost an arm and a leg' means:‌​‍

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Very expensive — Extremely expensive.‌​‍

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Cheap

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Free

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Injury

Question 7

'Rights are the conditions of good life' — this instrumental view is associated with:‌​‍

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Laski — Harold Laski's theory: rights are those conditions of social life without which no individual can attain self-perfection.‌​‍

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Mill

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Marx

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Locke

Question 8

BHIM app is for:‌​‍

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UPI digital payments — BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is a UPI-based payment app launched by NPCI in 2016.‌​‍

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Gaming

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Social media

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Email

Question 9

National Law School Kochi — NUALS:‌​‍

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2002 — NUALS Kochi 2002.‌​‍

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2005

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1995

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2010

Question 10

Which of the following statements about M.T. Vasudevan Nair's literary contributions and accolades is incorrect?

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D. The Sahitya Akademi Award was conferred upon him for his novel 'Naalukettu'. — M.T. Vasudevan Nair received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1970 for his novel 'Kaalam', not 'Naalukettu'. While 'Naalukettu' is one of his most celebrated works, the specific award mentioned for that book is incorrect. The other statements correctly reflect his Jnanpith Award year, the premise of 'Randamoozham', and his achievements in cinema.

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A. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1995.

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B. His novel 'Randamoozham' retells the story of Mahabharata from Bhima's perspective.

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C. He has also won multiple National Film Awards for screenwriting and direction.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #844