LDC Mixed Practice Test #970

Question 1

Antonym of AGREE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disagree — Agree ↔ disagree.‌​‍

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Consent

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Accept

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Confirm

Question 2

SAARC (South Asian Association) was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1985 (Dhaka) — SAARC founded 8 December 1985. ‌​‍8 members: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan (2007). Largely dormant due to India-Pakistan tensions.

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1971

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1991

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2004

Question 3

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

36 — Perfect squares: 1²,2²,3²,4²,5²,6² = 36.‌​‍

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30

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42

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49

Question 4

Before introducing a complex unit on the human circulatory system, a biology teacher begins the lesson by presenting a brief overview of how different body systems work together to maintain life, and then specifically highlights the general function of transportation within the body. This approach is most consistent with which of David Ausubel's principles of meaningful learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Advance organizers — Ausubel's theory of meaningful verbal learning emphasizes the use of advance organizers, which are introductory materials presented before new learning material. Their purpose is to provide a conceptual framework or overview that helps learners connect new information to their existing cognitive structure. Subsumption is the process of integrating new information, while rote learning is the opposite of meaningful learning, and discovery learning is a concept by Bruner.

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A. Subsumption

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B. Rote learning

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D. Discovery learning

Question 5

Peacock:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — National Bird since 1963.‌​‍

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National bird

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Sacred

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State bird

Question 6

Ctrl + B makes text:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bold — Ctrl+B = Bold. Ctrl+I = Italic. Ctrl+U = Underline.‌​‍

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Bigger

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Blue

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Bordered

Question 7

The agricultural sector in Kerala is characterized by a predominance of small landholdings and dependence on traditional farming methods, leading to challenges in productivity and market competitiveness. Which strategy would be most effective in modernizing the sector and improving farmers' income sustainably?

Accepted Answer

C. Investing in agricultural research and extension services, promoting mechanization, and facilitating access to modern farming techniques and inputs. — Investing in agricultural research and extension services, promoting mechanization, and facilitating access to modern farming techniques and inputs directly addresses productivity and competitiveness challenges in a sustainable manner. While organic farming is beneficial, it alone may not achieve the required productivity, and direct income support doesn't modernize the sector. Land pooling, though potentially beneficial, faces significant practical implementation hurdles and is not solely about modernization.

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A. Focusing exclusively on promoting organic farming methods without technological upgrades.

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B. Providing large-scale direct income support to all farmers, irrespective of their productivity.

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D. Encouraging farmers to form large cooperative farms by pooling their land.

Question 8

Ratio of present ages A:B = 3:5. After 5 years 2:3. A's present age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 — 3x+5 : 5x+5 = 2:3. 9x+15 = 10x+10. x=5. A=15.‌​‍

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20

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10

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12

Question 9

Which among the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

D. To ensure equal pay for equal work for both men and women — Option D is incorrect because the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' for men and women is a Fundamental Right under Article 39(d), not a Directive Principle. The Directive Principles related to education (Option C) were originally in Article 45 but have been incorporated into the Fundamental Rights through the 86th Amendment (2002). Options A and B are explicitly mentioned in Articles 51 and 44, respectively.

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A. To promote international peace and security

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B. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India

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C. To provide free and compulsory education to all children below the age of 14 years

Question 10

Political Parties registered under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Representation of People Act 1951 — Registered under RPA 1951 Section 29A.‌​‍

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RPI

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Constitution directly

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ECI Act

LDC Mixed Practice Test #970