LDC Mixed Practice Test #981

Question 1

A teacher frequently changes their voice pitch, uses gestures, and alters their position in the classroom during a lesson. Which microteaching skill is being effectively demonstrated here?

Accepted Answer

C. Skill of Stimulus Variation — The Skill of Stimulus Variation involves changing the teacher's behavior—including movement, gestures, and voice modulation—to maintain student attention and engagement throughout a lesson. This prevents monotony and keeps the learning environment dynamic, unlike the other listed skills which serve different instructional purposes.

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A. Skill of Explaining

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B. Skill of Reinforcement

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D. Skill of Probing Questions

Question 2

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diarchy — Government of India Act 1919 introduced 'Diarchy' (dual government) in provinces — some subjects transferred to Indian ministers.‌​‍

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Complete self-rule

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Separate electorate

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Partition

Question 3

Kesavananda case was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala (Edneer Mutt, Kasaragod).‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Maharashtra

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UP

Question 4

Which is the biggest soil museum in the world?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram — India's first/largest Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Ernakulam

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Chennai

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Nagpur

Question 5

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 were held on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 April 2026 — Polling for 140 seats was held on 9 April 2026. ‌​‍Counting is scheduled for 4 May 2026.

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2 April 2026

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16 April 2026

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23 April 2026

Question 6

'If it rains tomorrow, we ___ at home.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will stay — First conditional: If + present, will + base verb.‌​‍

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stayed

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would stay

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would have stayed

Question 7

The ancient university of Takshashila was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gandhara (NW India/Pakistan) — Takshashila (Taxila) was in Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan). ‌​‍It was one of the earliest centres of learning.

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Bihar

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UP

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Tamil Nadu

Question 8

Eye : See :: Ear : ?

Accepted Answer

Hear — Eye → see, Ear → hear.

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Listen

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Sound

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Touch

Question 9

The 1812 Kurichyar-Kurumbrar Rebellion in Wayanad was led by:

Accepted Answer

Rama Nambi (Rama Mooppan) — Rama Nambi (Rama Mooppan) led the Kurichyar tribal rebellion in Wayanad against British tax policies.

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Pazhassi Raja

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Thalakkal Chandu

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Velu Thampi

Question 10

Makaravilakku is associated with which temple?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarimala — Makaravilakku (Makara Jyothi) is observed at Sabarimala temple during the Makar Sankranti festival.‌​‍

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Padmanabhaswamy

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Guruvayur

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Vaikom

LDC Mixed Practice Test #981