LDC Mixed Practice Test #895

Question 1

After a group of students completes an investigation and shares their observations, the teacher facilitates a class discussion. During this discussion, the teacher introduces scientific terminology, clarifies any misconceptions, and helps students formalize the concepts they discovered. Which stage of the 5E model does this scenario best represent?

Accepted Answer

C. Explain — The Explain stage is where the teacher guides students to formalize their understanding, introducing concepts, definitions, and theories based on their earlier explorations. It involves direct instruction, clarification of misconceptions, and helping students articulate what they have learned. Engage sparks interest, Explore involves hands-on investigation, and Evaluate assesses learning.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Question 2

A patient wants to eat a large amount of unhealthy food but decides to choose a healthier option after considering their current health condition and doctor's advice. In Freudian terms, which part of the mind is primarily responsible for this decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A. Ego — The Ego operates on the reality principle, mediating between the impulsive desires of the Id and the moralistic demands of the Superego, while also considering external reality. In this scenario, the Ego balances the Id's desire for unhealthy food with the Superego's health consciousness and the reality of the doctor's advice. The Id represents primitive impulses, and the Superego represents internalized societal and parental standards.

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B. Id

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C. Superego

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D. Conscious Mind

Question 3

Joint Session of Parliament presided by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha — Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over Joint Sessions (Article 108).‌​‍

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Vice President

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President

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PM

Question 4

Primary goal of the 'Nivarthana Agitation':

Accepted Answer

Representation in the Legislative Assembly — Nivarthana (Abstention) movement (1932-36) demanded community-wise representation in the Travancore Assembly.

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Land reforms

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Temple entry

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Educational reforms

Question 5

Hurricane Atlantic season:

Accepted Answer

Jun-Nov — Peak Aug-Oct.

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Dec-May

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Year-round

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Unknown

Question 6

Which waterfall in Kerala is also called the 'Niagara of India'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Athirappilly Falls — Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur district is sometimes referred to as the Niagara of India due to its wide drop.‌​‍

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Thusharagiri Falls

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Meenmutty Falls

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Vazhachal Falls

Question 7

2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami magnitude:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9.1-9.3 — Mw 9.1-9.3 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake.‌​‍

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7.0

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8.0

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10.0

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure for school education. Which of the following accurately describes the age group covered by the 'Foundational Stage' in this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 3-8 years — The 'Foundational Stage' of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure spans five years, comprising three years of Anganwadi/preschool/Balvatika and two years in primary school (Grades 1-2). This stage covers children aged 3 to 8 years, focusing on activity-based learning and early literacy/numeracy.

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B. 6-11 years

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C. 8-14 years

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D. 14-18 years

Question 9

Payyambalam beach:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur town beach.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kozhikode

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Kasaragod

Question 10

Oscar 2024 Best Picture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oppenheimer — Oppenheimer won Best Picture.‌​‍

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Poor Things

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Killers of the Flower Moon

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Barbie

LDC Mixed Practice Test #895