LDC Mixed Practice Test #905

Question 1

In the context of language teaching, which method is most likely to use pair work, group activities, and role-plays to develop students' communicative competence?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Total Physical Response (TPR) uses commands and physical actions, but the method described here aligns best with Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which actively uses pair work, group activities, and role-plays to enhance real-world communication skills. The Silent Way focuses on learner autonomy through minimal teacher talk, while the Bilingual Method uses translation between languages.

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A. Silent Way

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B. Total Physical Response (TPR)

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D. Bilingual Method

Question 2

First Finance Minister:

Accepted Answer

Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. Shanmukham Chetty.

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C.D. Deshmukh

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John Mathai

Answer

Liaquat Ali

Question 3

Fundamental Duties are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Part IVA — Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A), added by the 42nd Amendment (1976). There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties.

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Part III

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Part IV

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Part V

Question 4

Supreme Court e-Committee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — computerisation of judiciary, headed by SC judge.‌​‍

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Chaired by SC judge

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Computerisation

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None

Question 5

Vasco da Gama landed at which place in Kerala in 1498?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode (Calicut) — Vasco da Gama arrived at Kozhikode (Calicut) on 20 May 1498, becoming the first European to reach India by sea.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Kollam

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Kochi

Question 6

The problem was ___ difficult that I could not solve it.

Accepted Answer

so — 'so + adjective + that' construction — 'so difficult that…'.

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very

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too

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much

Question 7

Recognition of national party requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of the above conditions — Various criteria — 6% + seats.‌​‍

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% in LS

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6% votes in 4 states

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Multiple states

Question 8

Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years — Rajya Sabha members serve a 6-year term. ‌​‍One-third of members retire every 2 years. The Rajya Sabha itself is a permanent body.

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4 years

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5 years

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Lifetime

Question 9

Which of the following is the FIRST step in conducting action research in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Identifying a specific problem or area for improvement in teaching-learning — The first step in action research is identifying a specific problem or area for improvement, as it sets the direction for all subsequent steps. Option A is incorrect because implementation comes later, after planning. Option C is incorrect because data collection methods should be varied and not limited to standardized tests. Option D is incorrect as publishing is not part of the initial action research process.

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A. Implementing the intervention based on prior assumptions

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C. Collecting data using standardized tests only

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D. Publishing the findings in a peer-reviewed journal

Question 10

What is the minimum age to contest Rajya Sabha elections?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 years — Minimum age for Rajya Sabha is 30 years (Lok Sabha = 25 years, President = 35 years).‌​‍

Answer

21 years

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25 years

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35 years

LDC Mixed Practice Test #905