LDC Mixed Practice Test #939

Question 1

Water image of 'WORK':

Accepted Answer

upside down — Water shows upside down.

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reversed

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both

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None

Question 2

Mahatma Gandhi's call for the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) marked a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle. What was a distinctive feature of this movement compared to earlier nationalist agitations?

Accepted Answer

B. It was the first mass movement that involved widespread participation of women, peasants, and workers across various regions. — The Non-Cooperation Movement was unprecedented in its scale and the diversity of its participants, drawing in women, peasants, students, and workers into the nationalist mainstream for the first time. Earlier movements were largely confined to the educated middle class. Option A is incorrect as it also included political demands for Swaraj, while C is incorrect because Purna Swaraj was declared as a goal later in 1929. Option D is entirely contrary to Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence.

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A. It exclusively targeted British economic interests through boycotts, avoiding political demands.

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C. It primarily focused on achieving complete independence (Purna Swaraj) as its immediate and non-negotiable objective.

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D. It advocated for armed resistance and revolutionary tactics to overthrow British rule.

Question 3

Clock: minute hand speed per min:

Accepted Answer

6° — 360/60=6°/min.

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12°

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1°

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360°

Question 4

Fort St. Angelo:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur — Portuguese fort.‌​‍

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Kasaragod

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 5

'Magnum opus' means:

Accepted Answer

A great work; masterpiece — Magnum opus (Latin) = the greatest/most important work of an artist or author.

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A small work

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A complete failure

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A translated text

Question 6

Travancore Royal Family:

Accepted Answer

Venad — Venad lineage.

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Kolathiri

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Perumpadappu

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Nair

Question 7

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.‌​‍

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 8

A language teacher is meticulously planning lessons that involve extensive repetition, memorization of dialogues, and immediate correction of errors to ensure accurate pronunciation and grammatical structures. This approach aligns most closely with which language teaching methodology?

Accepted Answer

C. Audio-lingual Method, which is based on behaviorist theories of habit formation. — The Audio-lingual Method, heavily influenced by behaviorism, emphasizes habit formation through repetitive drills, dialogue memorization, and immediate error correction to achieve accuracy in pronunciation and grammar. In contrast, Communicative Language Teaching prioritizes meaningful interaction and fluency, often delaying explicit error correction.

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A. Communicative Language Teaching, where fluency is prioritized over accuracy in initial stages.

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B. Task-Based Language Teaching, where learners complete meaningful tasks using target language.

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D. Total Physical Response, where commands are given and students respond physically.

Question 9

Synonym of IMPERIOUS:

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Domineering — Commanding.

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Humble

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Kind

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Weak

Question 10

Shakespeare's famous play about a Prince of Denmark is:

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Hamlet — Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, contains 'To be or not to be'.

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Macbeth

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Othello

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King Lear

LDC Mixed Practice Test #939