LDC (Lower Division Clerk) Practice Test 15 — Current Affairs, English, General Knowledge +7 more

Question 1

International Computer Security Day:‌​‍

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30 November — 30 November — Computer Security Day.‌​‍

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18 July

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2 December

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23 December

Question 2

A teacher observes that a student is struggling to solve a complex math problem independently but can successfully solve it with a few guiding questions and hints from the teacher. According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the student is operating within their:

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C. Zone of Proximal Development — The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is the range of tasks that a child can perform with the help and guidance of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) but cannot yet perform independently. The scenario perfectly describes a student learning within their ZPD with the teacher providing scaffolding. The Zone of Actual Development refers to what the learner can do without assistance.

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A. Zone of Actual Development

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B. Zone of Maximum Potential

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D. Zone of Independent Learning

Question 3

SVAMITVA scheme provides:‌​‍

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Property cards to rural homeowners using drone surveys — SVAMITVA uses drone mapping to provide property ownership cards to rural homeowners, enabling them to use property as financial asset.‌​‍

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Skill training to youth

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Insurance to farmers

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Solar panels to villages

Question 4

World's tallest bridge opened in India (pier):‌​‍

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Chenab Arch Bridge — Chenab Rail Bridge, J&K — world's highest rail arch bridge.‌​‍

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Bogibeel

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Pamban

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Bandra-Worli

Question 5

Total of the ages of A, B and C at present are 90 years. ‌​‍Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 1:2:3. What is the age of B at present?

Accepted Answer

30 — 10 yrs ago total=90-30=60. ‌​‍Ratio 1:2:3 means shares of 60 = 10:20:30. B then was 20, now 30.

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20

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40

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50

Question 6

Diya said to Devu, 'Your sister is the niece of my mother's husband.' How is Diya related to Devu?‌​‍

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Sister-in-law — Mother's husband = father. ‌​‍His niece = cousin. If Devu's sister is Diya's cousin, Diya is Devu's cousin / sister-in-law based on PSC key.

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Mother

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Daughter

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Cousin

Question 7

Sound waves are:‌​‍

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Longitudinal waves — Sound waves are longitudinal waves — the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation (compressions and rarefactions).‌​‍

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Transverse waves

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Surface waves

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Electromagnetic waves

Question 8

The activity series of metals arranges metals by:

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Ease of losing electrons (reactivity) — Activity series: K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Sn > Pb > (H) > Cu > Hg > Ag > Au.

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Atomic mass

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Colour

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Cost

Question 9

Which is a reason for Astigmatism?‌​‍

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Defect in curvature of cornea or lens — Astigmatism is caused by irregular curvature of cornea or lens.‌​‍

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Loss of transparency of lens

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High blood pressure within the eye

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Inflammation of conjunctiva

Question 10

The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means:‌​‍

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Describe something precisely — To state exactly what is meant — right to the point.‌​‍

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Build furniture

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Use tool

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Injure head

Question 11

'He reads the newspaper every morning.' Change to passive voice:‌​‍

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The newspaper is read by him every morning — Present simple passive: is/are + past participle.‌​‍

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The newspaper was read by him

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The newspaper has been read

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The newspaper reads him

Question 12

O.N.V. Kurup's literary position:‌​‍

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Poet — Renowned Malayalam poet.‌​‍

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Novelist

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Painter

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Playwright

Question 13

Who wrote Oru Deshathinte Katha?‌​‍

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S.K. Pottekkatt — S.K. Pottekkatt (Jnanpith 1980).‌​‍

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Thakazhi

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Basheer

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M.T.

Question 14

Eight Degree Channel:‌​‍

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Maldives-Minicoy (Lakshadweep) — Maldives-Minicoy.‌​‍

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India-Maldives

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Between Andamans

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Other

Question 15

The most crucial aspect and primary objective of the 'Feedback' phase in the microteaching cycle is to:

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B. Provide specific, constructive suggestions for skill improvement. — The feedback phase in microteaching is formative and aims to provide precise and actionable advice to help the teacher trainee improve specific teaching skills. It is not primarily for summative evaluation, justification of methods, or mere comparison, but rather for guiding professional development through targeted critique and positive reinforcement.

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A. Evaluate the teacher's performance for grading purposes.

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C. Allow the trainee teacher to justify their pedagogical choices.

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D. Compare the trainee's teaching style with an ideal standard.

LDC (Lower Division Clerk) Practice Test 15 — Current Affairs, English, General Knowledge +7 more