LGS Mixed Practice Test #156

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru's declaration of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a cornerstone of the Kerala Renaissance. Which of the following best exemplifies the practical implementation of this philosophy to challenge social stratification and promote human dignity in early 20th century Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Advocating for universal education and the establishment of schools accessible to all castes, irrespective of their social standing. — Sree Narayana Guru profoundly believed in education as a primary means for social upliftment and achieving human dignity. His advocacy for and establishment of schools accessible to all castes directly challenged the existing caste-based social stratification by providing equal opportunities for knowledge and progress. While Aruvippuram Pratishta challenged religious discrimination and the Sarvadharma Sammelanam promoted religious harmony, universal education offered a more comprehensive and practical pathway to dismantle social barriers and empower individuals across all communities. SNDP was

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A. The Aruvippuram Pratishta, where he consecrated a Shiva idol, challenging the Brahminical monopoly over religious rituals.

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B. The formation of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) to unite the Ezhava community for collective action.

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D. Organizing the 'Sarvadharma Sammelanam' at Aluva, emphasizing religious harmony and the common essence of all faiths.

Question 2

Which ICT tool is BEST suited for demonstrating a chemical reaction in a Chemistry classroom where students can manipulate variables in real-time?

Accepted Answer

B. Simulation software like PhET Interactive Simulations — Simulation software like PhET allows students to interactively manipulate variables (e.g., concentration, temperature) and observe real-time outcomes of chemical reactions. Static images, videos, and 3D models lack the dynamic and experimental engagement required for conceptual clarity.

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A. Static images from a textbook

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C. Pre-recorded video lectures

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D. 3D printed models of molecules

Question 3

Who became the President of Sri Lanka in 2015?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maithripala Sirisena — Sirisena defeated Rajapaksa in January 2015.‌​‍

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Ranil Wickremesinghe

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Mahinda Rajapaksa

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Chandrika Kumaratunga

Question 4

A teacher regularly provides feedback to students on their essays, focusing on areas for improvement in structure and argumentation, before the final submission. This practice primarily exemplifies which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. Providing feedback on essays before final submission aligns perfectly with this continuous improvement goal. Summative assessment occurs at the end of a learning period, diagnostic identifies prior knowledge gaps, and placement determines course readiness.

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A. Summative assessment

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C. Diagnostic assessment

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D. Placement assessment

Question 5

Connecting link between reptiles and birds:

Accepted Answer

Archaeopteryx (fossil, feathers + teeth) — ~150 mya, Jurassic. Had feathers (bird) and teeth + tail (reptile).

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Pterodactyl

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Ichthyostega

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Lungfish

Question 6

Chinakkathoor Pooram:‌​‍

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Malappuram — Malappuram.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

Question 7

Respiration produces:

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CO₂ and water — Glucose + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + energy.

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O₂

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Glucose

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Nitrogen

Question 8

Which cellular organelle is primarily responsible for generating ATP through cellular respiration, providing energy for various cellular processes, including drug transport and synthesis?

Accepted Answer

C. Mitochondria — Mitochondria are often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they are the primary sites of cellular respiration. This process generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the main energy currency used for various cellular activities, including active transport of drugs and synthesis of molecules. Other organelles have different specialized functions.

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A. Ribosomes

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B. Endoplasmic Reticulum

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D. Golgi Apparatus

Question 9

Which of the following is the final product of purine metabolism in humans, and its accumulation can lead to gout?

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C. Uric acid — Uric acid is the final product of purine metabolism in humans. When there is an overproduction or under-excretion of uric acid, it can accumulate in the body, leading to hyperuricemia and the formation of urate crystals in joints, causing the painful condition known as gout. Urea is the end product of protein metabolism, creatinine is a waste product from muscle metabolism, and ammonia is converted to urea in the liver.

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A. Urea

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B. Creatinine

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D. Ammonia

Question 10

The nitrogen base which is not found in DNA:‌​‍

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Uracil — Uracil is only in RNA. DNA has A, T, G, C.‌​‍

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Guanine

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Thymine

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Adenine

LGS Mixed Practice Test #156