LDC Mixed Practice Test #930

Question 1

Conformity study — Solomon Asch:‌​‍

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Majority influence on line-judgment tasks — 75% conformed at least once — Normative and informational social influence. ‌​‍Group size, unanimity affect conformity.

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Authority

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Obedience

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Bystander

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics *best* distinguishes action research conducted by a teacher from traditional academic educational research?

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C. Its cyclical nature, focusing on immediate, context-specific problem-solving and improvement by the practitioner. — Action research is primarily characterized by its cyclical nature (plan-act-observe-reflect) and its focus on solving immediate, practical problems within a specific context, led by the practitioner. Traditional academic research often aims for generalizable theories, uses larger samples, and can be more focused on statistical rigor rather than immediate practical improvement. Both can use qualitative or quantitative methods.

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A. Its rigorous use of statistical analysis and large sample sizes.

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B. Its primary goal of generating generalizable theories for the wider educational community.

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D. Its exclusive reliance on qualitative data collection methods like interviews and observations.

Question 3

Micron India:‌​‍

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Gujarat ATMP — Sanand, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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AP

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TN

Question 4

The 17th Laureus World Sports Award 2015 for Lifetime Achievement was given to Niki Lauda for:‌​‍

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Motor racing — Niki Lauda — three-time F1 World Champion. Recognized for motor racing.‌​‍

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Rugby

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Tennis

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Swimming

Question 5

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was founded in:‌​‍

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1961 (Belgrade summit) — NAM founded at Belgrade Summit (1961) by Tito, Jawaharlal Nehru, Nasser, Sukarno, Nkrumah. ‌​‍Bandung Conference (1955) precursor. 120 member states.

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1955 (Bandung — precursor)

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1945

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1971

Question 6

The Anti-Defection Law is contained in which Schedule?

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10th — 10th Schedule added by 52nd Amendment (1985). Disqualifies MPs/MLAs for defection.

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8th

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9th

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12th

Question 7

Who among the following is known as the first woman graduate in India?

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A. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly, along with Chandramukhi Basu, became the first women graduates from India in 1883. They graduated from the University of Calcutta. Savitribai Phule was a pioneer in women's education but not a graduate, while Annie Besant and Cornelia Sorabji were not graduates in the same context.

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B. Savitribai Phule

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C. Annie Besant

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 8

Cognitive psychology studies:‌​‍

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Mental processes — perception, memory, thinking, problem solving — 'Cognitive revolution' (1950s-60s). ‌​‍Influenced by linguistics, computer science. Piaget, Neisser, Miller.

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Behavior only

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Only instinct

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Only emotion

Question 9

Synonym of UNSCRUPULOUS:‌​‍

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Unethical — Without moral principles.‌​‍

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Fair

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Honest

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Kind

Question 10

Passive of 'He writes a letter':‌​‍

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A letter is written by him — Simple Present passive: is + V3.‌​‍

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A letter was written

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A letter has been written

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A letter will be written

LDC Mixed Practice Test #930