LGS Mixed Practice Test #177

Question 1

Malaria transmitted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anopheles — Female Anopheles mosquito.‌​‍

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Aedes

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Housefly

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Rat

Question 2

What did the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 propose?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three-tier federation with grouping of provinces; rejected eventually — Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, A.V. Alexander. Initially accepted by both Congress and League; broke down over grouping clause. Led to Direct Action Day (16 Aug 1946).

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Immediate partition

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Only provincial autonomy

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Dominion status only

Question 3

When an adolescent prioritizes spending time with their peer group over family activities and increasingly seeks independence from parental control, which primary social developmental task are they demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Achieving autonomy and forming peer relationships. — Adolescence is a critical period for achieving autonomy from parents and forming strong, influential peer relationships, which are essential for identity formation and social skill development. Developing early attachment bonds and overcoming stranger anxiety are tasks of infancy, while establishing a sense of industry is a task of middle childhood (Erikson's stages).

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A. Developing early attachment bonds.

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B. Establishing a sense of industry.

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D. Overcoming stranger anxiety.

Question 4

Noble gases are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inert/unreactive — Noble gases (He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn) are inert — full outer shell.‌​‍

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Very reactive

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Liquid at room temp

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Radioactive

Question 5

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness insists that their doctor has made a mistake and refuses to believe the diagnosis, demanding more tests. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or a fact. The patient's refusal to believe the diagnosis despite evidence is a direct example of denial. Rationalization involves creating logical excuses, projection attributes one's own feelings to others, and repression is unconsciously pushing disturbing thoughts out of awareness.

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A. Rationalization

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B. Projection

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D. Repression

Question 6

Chandrayaan-3 Pragyan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rover — Pragyan = rover. Vikram = lander.‌​‍

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Propulsion module

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Lander

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Orbiter

Question 7

Which of the following is the FIRST step in conducting action research in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Identifying a specific problem or area for improvement in teaching-learning — The first step in action research is identifying a specific problem or area for improvement, as it sets the direction for all subsequent steps. Option A is incorrect because implementation comes later, after planning. Option C is incorrect because data collection methods should be varied and not limited to standardized tests. Option D is incorrect as publishing is not part of the initial action research process.

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A. Implementing the intervention based on prior assumptions

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C. Collecting data using standardized tests only

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D. Publishing the findings in a peer-reviewed journal

Question 8

A primary school teacher wants to introduce the concept of 'parts of a plant' to her students, ensuring active participation and visual understanding. Which teaching aid would be most appropriate for this lesson, promoting direct observation and discussion?

Accepted Answer

C. A real plant brought into the classroom, along with labeled flashcards. — Bringing a real plant (Option C) allows for direct observation, tactile engagement, and hands-on learning, which is highly effective for primary students. Labeled flashcards further aid in vocabulary development. Textbook diagrams, videos, or posters (Options A, B, D) are useful but lack the direct, multi-sensory experience provided by a real specimen, reducing the potential for active participation and deeper understanding.

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A. A detailed textbook diagram of a plant.

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B. A pre-recorded video documentary on plant growth.

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D. A set of laminated posters depicting various plant types.

Question 9

The electronic configuration of sodium (Z=11) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2,8,1 — Na has 11 electrons: 2 in K, 8 in L, 1 in M shell.‌​‍

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2,7,2

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2,9

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2,8,2

Question 10

The first human on the Moon was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neil Armstrong (20 July 1969) — Apollo 11 mission: Neil Armstrong stepped on Moon 20 July 1969, 'one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.' Aldrin 2nd, Collins orbited.‌​‍

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Buzz Aldrin

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John Glenn

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Yuri Gagarin

LGS Mixed Practice Test #177