LDC Mixed Practice Test #957

Question 1

City of Spices:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode (Calicut) — historic spice port.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Thrissur

Question 2

The Mandal Commission was appointed by:

Accepted Answer

Morarji Desai — Mandal Commission (B. P. Mandal) set up in 1979 by Janata (Morarji Desai). Report submitted 1980. Implemented by V. P. Singh in 1990.

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Indira Gandhi

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V. P. Singh

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Rajiv Gandhi

Question 3

The Global Financial Crisis began in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2008 — Lehman Brothers collapse (Sept 2008) triggered worst crisis since Great Depression. ‌​‍Origin in US subprime mortgage bubble. Spread globally.

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2001

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2015

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2020

Question 4

The National Health Mission (NHM) in India integrates several key health programs. Which of the following is NOT a core component or mission under the NHM umbrella?

Accepted Answer

D. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) — The National Health Mission (NHM) primarily comprises the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program is a major component under NHM, focusing on maternal, newborn, and child health. While NACO is a crucial national health program, it operates as a separate organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, distinct from being a core component *within* the NHM structure.

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A. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

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B. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

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C. Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program

Question 5

Synonym of REPLETE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Full — Filled up.‌​‍

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Half

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Partial

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Empty

Question 6

A teacher notices that a student consistently completes assignments only to earn stickers and praise, but shows little interest when the rewards are removed. This scenario best illustrates the influence of which type of motivation on learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Extrinsic motivation — The student's behavior is driven by external rewards (stickers and praise), which is characteristic of extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation would involve internal satisfaction from the task itself. Self-determination theory relates to autonomy but doesn't directly explain reliance on rewards.

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A. Intrinsic motivation

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C. Self-determination theory

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D. Maslow's deficiency needs

Question 7

India-US defence deals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Both major deals.‌​‍

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GE engines

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Both

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Predator drones 2024

Question 8

Synonym of VENERATE:

Accepted Answer

Revere — Regard with great respect.

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Despise

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Hate

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Forget

Question 9

A teacher notices a 14-year-old student becoming withdrawn, irritable, and expressing feelings of self-doubt, especially after comparing themselves to peers on social media. What is the most appropriate initial approach for the teacher to support this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Encourage the student to talk about their feelings and connect them with school counseling services. — Adolescence is a period of heightened emotional sensitivity and self-consciousness, often exacerbated by social media comparisons. The most appropriate initial approach for a teacher is to create a safe space for the student to express their feelings and to connect them with professional support like school counseling services, which can provide strategies for emotional regulation and self-esteem building. Public praise might be embarrassing, ignoring the issue is unhelpful, and immediate deletion of social media might not be a sustainable solution or address the underlying issues.

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A. Advise the student to immediately delete all social media accounts.

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C. Publicly praise the student's achievements to boost their self-esteem.

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D. Ignore the behavior, assuming it's a typical phase that will pass quickly.

Question 10

Malabar exercise:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naval — India, US, Japan, Australia (QUAD) — QUAD naval.‌​‍

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Army

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Air

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Cyber

LDC Mixed Practice Test #957