LGS Mixed Practice Test #44

Question 1

Kerala's first test cricketer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tinu Yohannan — Tinu Yohannan (2002 vs England).‌​‍

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Sanju Samson

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Unnikrishnan

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Sreesanth

Question 2

Onam is celebrated in the month of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is in Chingam (August-September).‌​‍

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 3

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key characteristic of action research when implemented by a teacher in their classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. It is a cyclical and iterative process driven by the practitioner's desire to improve their own practice. — Action research is fundamentally a cyclical process of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting, allowing for continuous refinement and improvement. It is context-specific, not aimed at universal laws (A), and is flexible rather than rigid (B). While it can use quantitative data, it often incorporates qualitative methods and focuses on understanding and improvement rather than solely establishing cause-effect in a positivist sense (D).

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A. It primarily focuses on generating universal pedagogical laws applicable across diverse educational settings.

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B. It involves a rigid, linear progression of steps, ensuring high external validity of findings.

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D. It relies heavily on quantitative data collection methods to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 4

A group of lions is called a:

Accepted Answer

Pride — A pride of lions, a pack of wolves, a herd of cattle, a flock of sheep.

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Herd

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Pack

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School

Question 5

Which district is known as the 'Gateway to Kerala'?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad, with the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats, serves as the natural gateway to Kerala from Tamil Nadu.

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Kasaragod

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 6

Ayushman Bharat covers up to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹5 lakh/family/year — ₹5 lakh health cover per family per year under PM-JAY.‌​‍

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₹3 lakh/family/year

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₹10 lakh/family/year

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₹7 lakh/family/year

Question 7

A teacher observes that a new student is quiet, withdrawn, and frequently looks anxious, avoiding eye contact and group activities. Before focusing on academic performance, the teacher prioritizes building a trusting relationship with the student and ensuring they feel safe and accepted in the classroom. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs is the teacher primarily addressing?

Accepted Answer

B. Love and belonging needs and Safety needs — Feeling safe (Safety needs) and accepted by peers and the teacher (Love and belonging needs) are foundational psychological needs in Maslow's hierarchy. These must be met before a student can fully engage in higher-level learning or self-esteem development.

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A. Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs

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C. Physiological needs and Esteem needs

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D. Self-actualization needs and Physiological needs

Question 8

Kerala population density 2011:

Accepted Answer

860/sq km — 860 per sq km.

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1000/sq km

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500

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1200

Question 9

Uthralikavu Pooram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur district.‌​‍

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Malappuram

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Kochi

Answer

Palakkad

Question 10

A patient expresses a strong desire to adopt a healthier lifestyle, specifically to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routine, but struggles with consistency. Which strategy is most effective in helping this patient establish a new healthy habit?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging them to identify specific triggers for inactivity and replace them with cues for exercise. — Habit formation is often linked to cues, routines, and rewards. Identifying triggers for old, undesirable habits (inactivity) and consciously replacing them with cues for the desired new habit (exercise) helps to automate the new behavior over time. Starting with an intense regimen can lead to burnout. Relying solely on willpower is often insufficient for long-term habit change, and waiting for full motivation can delay action indefinitely.

Answer

A. Advising them to start with a very intense workout regimen to see quick results.

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C. Suggesting they rely solely on willpower to overcome the initial discomfort of exercising.

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D. Recommending they wait until they feel fully motivated before starting any exercise program.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #44