LGS Mixed Practice Test #193

Question 1

KEAM conducted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Exams) — CEE under higher education.‌​‍

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University

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KPSC

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Govt

Question 2

The first animal sent to space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A dog (Laika) — Laika (a dog) was sent to space by USSR aboard Sputnik 2 on 3 November 1957.‌​‍

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A monkey

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A cat

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A rat

Question 3

A teacher observes that a significant number of students in her 8th-grade science class are struggling to grasp abstract concepts like 'photosynthesis' despite using standard teaching methods. She decides to initiate an action research project. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes her approach from a purely academic research study?

Accepted Answer

C. It focuses on improving her own specific teaching practice and student learning outcomes within her classroom. — Action research is primarily driven by the practitioner's desire to improve their own specific practice and address immediate problems within their unique educational context. Unlike academic research, it does not primarily aim for universal theories, rely on external researchers, or prioritize journal publication over practical improvement.

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A. It seeks to develop generalizable theories about teaching abstract concepts.

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B. It involves external experts to ensure objective data analysis.

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D. It prioritizes the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Question 4

Which of the following infections is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

Accepted Answer

B. Typhoid fever — Typhoid fever is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids. Tuberculosis is airborne, and malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.

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A. Hepatitis B

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C. Tuberculosis

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D. Malaria

Question 5

A psychologist administers a battery of tests to assess a child's intelligence. The results show high scores in verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and working memory, but low scores in processing speed. Which theory of intelligence is most directly reflected in these test results?

Accepted Answer

D. Wechsler's Intelligence Scales (not a standalone theory) — The Wechsler Intelligence Scales measure multiple cognitive abilities such as verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed, which aligns with the test results described. While Spearman's theory focuses on general intelligence, Sternberg's theory emphasizes analytical, creative, and practical components, and Gardner's theory highlights multiple independent intelligences. The question specifically refers to the test structure rather than a standalone theory.

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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B. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

Question 6

Which of the following is a non-protein nitrogenous compound excreted in urine?

Accepted Answer

B. Urea — Urea (B) is a primary non-protein nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine. Glucose (A) is not nitrogenous; hemoglobin (C) and bilirubin (D) are protein-bound or conjugated metabolites, not typical NPN compounds.

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A. Glucose

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C. Hemoglobin

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D. Bilirubin

Question 7

Who founded Jatinasini Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Anandatheerthan — Anandatheerthan (Swami Anandatheertha) founded Jatinasini Sabha to fight caste system.

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Pandit Karuppan

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Thycaud Ayya

Question 8

Heat capacity at constant volume (Cv) for monoatomic ideal gas:

Accepted Answer

(3/2)R — Monoatomic: 3 translational DOF only. Diatomic at room T: Cv=(5/2)R (rotations added).

Answer

(5/2)R

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R

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(7/2)R

Question 9

Pollen grain wall — outer layer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exine (sporopollenin — most resistant biological material) — Sporopollenin resists enzymes, acids, bases, high temperature. ‌​‍Pollen fossils preserved for millions of years.

Answer

Cellulose

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Intine

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Endosperm

Question 10

Darwin's theory emphasised:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natural selection, variation, descent with modification — On the Origin of Species (1859). ‌​‍Galapagos finches; selection pressure. Co-discovered with A.R. ‌​‍Wallace.

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Spontaneous generation

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Use and disuse (Lamarck)

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Mutation pressure

LGS Mixed Practice Test #193