LDC Mixed Practice Test #878

Question 1

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new curricular and pedagogical structure begins with a 'Foundational Stage' of 5 years (ages 3-8). Which of the following best describes the primary pedagogical approach emphasized for this stage?

Accepted Answer

B. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning in the Foundational Stage (3-8 years) to promote holistic development and early literacy and numeracy, rather than rote memorization or early formal subject instruction. Options A, C, and D represent practices that NEP seeks to move away from, especially in early childhood education.

Answer

A. Rote memorization and early introduction to formal subjects.

Answer

C. Strict adherence to textbooks and standardized tests.

Answer

D. Intensive preparation for competitive examinations.

Question 2

The voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

61st Amendment — The 61st Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years, enabling more young citizens to participate in elections.‌​‍

Answer

52nd Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 3

Who started Sanskrit Educational Centre called Tatva Prakasika Ashram at Calicut?

Accepted Answer

Vagbhatananda — Vagbhatananda — Atmavidya Sangham and Tatva Prakasika Ashram (1917).

Answer

Brahmananda Swami

Answer

V.T. Bhattathiripad

Answer

K.P. Karuppan

Question 4

Travancore state signed treaty with British:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1795 — Subsidiary Alliance 1795.‌​‍

Answer

1805

Answer

1947

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1857

Question 5

Kerala Assembly 2021 — historic:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First time LDF retained power consecutively — Ended alternating trend.‌​‍

Answer

UDF always wins

Answer

All

Answer

Alternating ended

Question 6

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is near which city?

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram and is a source of drinking water for the city.

Answer

Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kollam

Question 7

The longest river in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km) is the longest river in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Question 8

2020 was leap:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yes.‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

Answer

Partial

Answer

No

Question 9

Gaza war triggered by Hamas attack on Israel occurred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. ‌​‍Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

Answer

2024

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2022

Answer

2023 January

Question 10

Which planet has the largest number of moons?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saturn — Saturn has 146+ known moons (as of 2024), surpassing Jupiter.‌​‍

Answer

Jupiter

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Uranus

Answer

Neptune

LDC Mixed Practice Test #878