LDC Mixed Practice Test #924

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha in India?

Accepted Answer

C. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers, the entire Council, including the Prime Minister, must resign. — Collective responsibility dictates that the Council of Ministers 'sinks or swims together'. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no-confidence against the Council, it signifies a loss of confidence in the government as a whole, leading to the resignation of the entire Council, including the Prime Minister. Individual ministers cannot dissociate themselves from cabinet decisions and must publicly support them.

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A. Each minister is personally accountable to the President for the conduct of their ministry.

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B. A vote of no-confidence against a single minister necessitates the resignation of that minister only.

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D. Ministers are bound to support government policies in public, but can vote against them in Parliament if their constituency demands.

Question 2

Feminine of 'bachelor':‌​‍

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spinster — Spinster.‌​‍

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widow

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bachelorette

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maiden

Question 3

Who was the author of the book 'Adwaitha Panjaram'?

Accepted Answer

Kunjan Pillai — Sree Narayana Guru's birth name was Nanu Asan; Adwaitha Panjaram is among his philosophical works.

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Thycaud Ayya Guru

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Vakkom Maulavi

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V.T. Bhattathirippad

Question 4

Which of the following factors primarily determines the rate of gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) across the alveolar-capillary membrane?

Accepted Answer

B. Partial pressure gradient of gases — The rate of gas exchange across the alveolar-capillary membrane is directly proportional to the partial pressure gradient of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Gases move from an area of higher partial pressure to an area of lower partial pressure. Blood pH primarily affects hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen, while lung compliance and tidal volume influence ventilation, not the direct rate of diffusion.

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A. Blood pH

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C. Lung compliance

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D. Tidal volume

Question 5

The Objectives Resolution of the Constituent Assembly was moved by:‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946 — later the basis of the Preamble.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Sardar Patel

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B. R. Ambedkar

Question 6

Which mode of transmission is most commonly associated with the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

C. Direct contact, primarily through healthcare workers' hands. — Direct contact, particularly via the unwashed hands of healthcare workers, is the most frequent mode of transmission for healthcare-associated infections. While other modes like airborne or vehicle-borne can occur, they are less common than direct contact in the overall epidemiology of HAIs. Vector-borne transmission is generally not a significant mode for HAIs in modern hospitals.

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A. Airborne transmission of droplets containing pathogens.

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B. Vector-borne transmission via insects.

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D. Vehicle-borne transmission through contaminated food or water.

Question 7

Social stratification means:‌​‍

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Hierarchical organisation of society into layers based on wealth, power, prestige — Stratification systems: caste (closed), class (open), estate (feudal), slavery. ‌​‍Max Weber identified 3 dimensions: class (economic), status (prestige), party (political).

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Classification of rocks

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Population count

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Economic growth

Question 8

A teacher implements an action research project to improve student participation in classroom discussions. After several cycles of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting, what is a likely long-term benefit for the teacher involved in this process?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing a deeper understanding of their own teaching practices and becoming a reflective practitioner. — A significant long-term benefit of engaging in action research is the professional growth of the teacher. The cyclical process of reflection and inquiry fosters a deeper understanding of one's own teaching methods, student learning, and classroom dynamics, transforming the teacher into a more reflective and self-improving practitioner. While other outcomes might occur, this internal professional development is a core and consistent benefit.

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A. Becoming an expert in statistical analysis for educational data.

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C. Receiving a promotion or salary increment based on research output.

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D. Creating a universally applicable teaching model for all subjects and grades.

Question 9

India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, played a crucial role in shaping the nation's post-independence educational landscape. Which of the following institutions, fundamental to higher education regulation and development in India, was established under his visionary leadership?

Accepted Answer

A. University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956, based on the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49), to oversee and fund university education. AICTE, NCERT, and CBSE were established later or had different primary mandates, not directly under his specific initiative for *higher education* regulation in the same way as UGC.

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Question 10

Kerala capital:‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram — Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

LDC Mixed Practice Test #924