LGS Mixed Practice Test #185

Question 1

PACE, launched by NASA on 8 February 2024, stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem — PACE = Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem — NASA Earth-science satellite.‌​‍

Answer

Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ecosystem

Answer

Plankton, Algae, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem

Answer

Plankton, Atomiser, Cloud, Ecosystem

Question 2

The national flower of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lotus — The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is India's national flower.‌​‍

Answer

Rose

Answer

Jasmine

Answer

Sunflower

Question 3

Which literary form is most effective for enhancing students' critical thinking and analytical skills in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

C. Essays — Essays require students to construct arguments, analyze ideas, and present structured reasoning, making them highly effective for developing critical thinking. Short stories and fables, while engaging, primarily focus on narrative and moral lessons rather than analytical depth. Poetry, though expressive, is less suited for systematic critical analysis.

Answer

A. Short stories

Answer

B. Fables

Answer

D. Poetry

Question 4

Paytm crisis:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paytm Payments Bank restrictions 2024 — RBI curbs on PPBL early 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Acquired

Answer

Closed

Answer

IPO 2024

Question 5

A teacher wants to implement a system that allows students to submit assignments online, receive personalized feedback, and track their own learning progress. Which ICT tool would be most suitable for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. A Learning Management System (LMS). — A Learning Management System (LMS) is specifically designed to manage all aspects of online learning, including assignment submission, feedback, grade tracking, and communication. While other tools might offer partial functionalities, an LMS provides a comprehensive solution for these educational needs.

Answer

A. A simple word processing software.

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B. A social media platform.

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D. An online video conferencing tool.

Question 6

Graphite is a ______ of carbon.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Allotrope — Graphite, diamond, fullerene are allotropes of carbon.‌​‍

Answer

Isobar

Answer

Isotope

Answer

Alloy

Question 7

Washing soda formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na₂CO₃ — Na₂CO₃ — Sodium carbonate (washing soda).‌​‍

Answer

NaHCO₃

Answer

NaOH

Answer

NaCl

Question 8

A teacher notices that an adolescent boy in the class is increasingly withdrawn and is not participating in class discussions, which could be indicative of which social development issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Struggling with identity formation — The correct answer is B because during adolescence, individuals often struggle with identity formation, trying to figure out who they are, their place in society, and their future goals. This struggle can manifest as withdrawal or changes in behavior. While options A, C, and D could also be reasons for withdrawal, the question hints more towards an internal struggle rather than external factors like peer relationships or academic performance.

Answer

A. Difficulty in forming peer relationships

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C. Experiencing bullying from peers

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D. Having academic difficulties

Question 9

'War and Peace' was written by:

Accepted Answer

Leo Tolstoy — Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace (1869) depicts Russian society during Napoleon's invasion.

Answer

Dostoevsky

Answer

Chekhov

Answer

Pushkin

Question 10

How many islands are envisaged to be connected by the Kochi Water Metro?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ten — The Kochi Water Metro connects 10 islands around Greater Kochi.‌​‍

Answer

Five

Answer

Eight

Answer

Four

LGS Mixed Practice Test #185