LDC Mixed Practice Test #853

Question 1

A teacher conducts an end-of-unit test to determine students' mastery of the content and assign grades. This type of assessment is primarily an example of:

Accepted Answer

C. Summative assessment. — Summative assessment evaluates student learning at the end of an instructional unit or course by comparing it against a standard or benchmark, typically used for grading and accountability. Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback during instruction, while diagnostic assessment identifies prior knowledge before instruction begins. Performance assessment is a method, but the 'end-of-unit' and 'assign grades' aspects point specifically to summative evaluation.

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A. Diagnostic assessment.

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B. Formative assessment.

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D. Performance assessment.

Question 2

Which of the following national health observances in India is dedicated to creating awareness about the prevention and control of leprosy among the public?

Accepted Answer

A. World Leprosy Day (Last Sunday of January) — World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January in India to educate the public about leprosy, reduce stigma, and promote early detection and treatment. The other options focus on different diseases or health themes, not specifically leprosy.

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B. World Tuberculosis Day (March 24)

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C. National Dengue Day (May 16)

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D. National Nutrition Week (September 1-7)

Question 3

Which number is divisible by both 3 and 4?

Accepted Answer

24 — 24 = 2³·3 → divisible by 3 and 4 (and 12).

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21

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25

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28

Question 4

The term 'eKranti' relates to:‌​‍

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Electronic delivery of services — eKranti is a Digital India pillar for electronic delivery of services.‌​‍

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Solar electric project

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Digital broadband access

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Automation of electronic industry

Question 5

Synonym of DEARTH:

Accepted Answer

Scarcity — Lack, shortage.

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Abundance

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Plenty

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Wealth

Question 6

One word: Extreme exaggeration for comic effect:‌​‍

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Farce — Farce.‌​‍

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Irony

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Parody

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Satire

Question 7

Which option exemplifies in situ conservation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves — Protect species in natural habitat. ‌​‍Ex situ: zoo, botanical garden, seed bank, cryopreservation, tissue culture.

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Botanical garden

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Seed bank

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Zoo

Question 8

A teacher notices a significant drop in student engagement during group activities. If the teacher decides to employ action research to address this issue, what would be the primary aim of this approach?

Accepted Answer

C. To systematically investigate the problem and implement practical solutions to improve classroom practice. — Action research is primarily focused on solving immediate, practical problems within one's own professional context. Its main aim is to improve current practice through a systematic process of investigation and intervention, rather than generating broad theoretical frameworks or publishing in academic journals as a primary goal. Option C directly reflects this practical and improvement-oriented nature.

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A. To publish findings in an academic journal for peer review.

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B. To develop a theoretical framework explaining student disengagement.

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D. To compare the effectiveness of different teaching methods across various schools.

Question 9

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)', which of the following is a key feature of the scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. It offers cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. — AB-PMJAY is a flagship scheme under Ayushman Bharat that provides cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for the poorest 40% of the population. Option A is incorrect as it targets a specific age group rather than the economically weaker sections. Option C is incorrect because while pre-authorization is required for some procedures, it is not mandated for all. Option D is incorrect as the scheme covers both public and empanelled private hospitals.

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A. It provides free healthcare services to all citizens above 65 years of age.

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C. It mandates pre-authorization for all medical procedures to ensure cost control.

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D. It covers only government-run hospitals and primary healthcare centers.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the membership and objectives of BRICS?

Accepted Answer

D. BRICS has a permanent secretariat located in New Delhi, India, to coordinate its activities. — The BRICS group does not have a permanent secretariat; instead, its coordination rotates among member countries. Options A, B, and C are correct as they accurately describe the formation, expansion, and goals of BRICS.

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A. BRICS was established in 2006 with an initial focus on economic cooperation.

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B. South Africa joined BRICS in 2010, becoming the first African member of the group.

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C. One of the key objectives of BRICS is to reform global financial institutions to better represent developing economies.

LDC Mixed Practice Test #853