LGS Mixed Practice Test #130

Question 1

Which is the only district in Kerala without a coastline on the Arabian Sea?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Idukki and Wayanad — Both Idukki and Wayanad are landlocked districts with no Arabian Sea coastline.‌​‍

Answer

Pathanamthitta

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Idukki

Question 2

The 74th Amendment deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Municipalities — 74th Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities).‌​‍

Answer

Panchayats

Answer

Judiciary

Answer

Education

Question 3

A mirage is seen in deserts due to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total internal reflection of light — Hot air near the ground has lower density → light bends (total internal reflection) → creates illusion of water.‌​‍

Answer

Reflection from sand

Answer

Absorption of light

Answer

Diffraction

Question 4

Hydra typically reproduces by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Budding — Hydra produces buds that detach and grow into new individuals.‌​‍

Answer

Binary fission

Answer

Fragmentation

Answer

Spore formation

Question 5

Largest hot desert:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahara — Sahara Desert, Africa.‌​‍

Answer

Thar

Answer

Gobi

Answer

Kalahari

Question 6

A teacher is planning a lesson on fractions. She is considering two approaches:
1.  Start by explaining the definition of a fraction, showing examples, and demonstrating how to add and subtract them.
2.  Provide students with various shapes and ask them to divide them into equal parts, encouraging them to discover patterns and formulate their own understanding of "parts of a whole."
The first approach is more aligned with the principles of **Ausubel's meaningful verbal learning**, while the second approach is more consistent with **Bruner's discovery learning**. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the primary difference in their pedagogical implications?

Accepted Answer

A. Ausubel emphasizes direct instruction and the use of advance organizers, while Bruner advocates for active student exploration and concept formation. — Ausubel's theory promotes meaningful verbal learning through structured presentation of information, often using advance organizers and direct instruction to integrate new knowledge into existing cognitive structures. In contrast, Bruner's discovery learning emphasizes active student exploration, manipulation of materials, and inductive reasoning to construct their own understanding. Option A accurately captures this fundamental difference, while other options misrepresent their theories or attribute concepts from other theorists.

Answer

B. Ausubel focuses on the Zone of Proximal Development, while Bruner stresses the importance of social interaction.

Answer

C. Ausubel promotes learning through problem-solving and scaffolding, while Bruner prioritizes assimilation and accommodation.

Answer

D. Ausubel believes learning should always be rote, whereas Bruner insists on symbolic representation as the sole mode of learning.

Question 7

Amazon Rainforest mainly in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil — Brazil (~60% of the rainforest).‌​‍

Answer

USA

Answer

Colombia

Answer

Peru

Question 8

Colour blindness in humans is typically:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

X-linked recessive — Red-green colour blindness is X-linked recessive; affects more males.‌​‍

Answer

Acquired only

Answer

Autosomal dominant

Answer

Viral

Question 9

Kerala Blasters ISL debut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Inaugural ISL 2014.‌​‍

Answer

2016

Answer

2013

Answer

2010

Question 10

Malayalam classical status year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — Granted 2013.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

2015

Answer

2010

LGS Mixed Practice Test #130