LGS Mixed Practice Test #199

Question 1

The 1970s 'Pentagonal International System' included:

Accepted Answer

USA, USSR, China, Japan, Western Europe — Kissinger's pentagonal balance-of-power: USA, USSR, China, Japan, Western Europe.

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USA, USSR, UK, Japan, China

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USA, USSR, UK, Germany, East Asia

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USA, USSR, Germany, China, Japan

Question 2

Regarding the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023, which of the following initiatives was a significant outcome aimed at enhancing global connectivity and infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

B. The announcement of the 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' (IMEC). — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was a landmark initiative announced during the G20 New Delhi Summit, aiming to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe through a network of railways and shipping lanes, enhancing trade and economic integration. Options A, C, and D were not primary outcomes of the G20 Summit focused on infrastructure development, with C being an aspirational goal not fully agreed upon, and A and D being unrelated to the core infrastructure theme.

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A. The launch of the 'Global Carbon Offset Market' for heavy industries.

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C. A commitment to phase out all fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 across all member nations.

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D. The establishment of a G20 rapid response force for humanitarian crises.

Question 3

Which is the lightest metal?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lithium — Lithium has density 0.534 g/cm³ — lightest metal.‌​‍

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Aluminium

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Sodium

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Magnesium

Question 4

Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1983 — 1983.‌​‍

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1975

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1990

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2000

Question 5

In a remote block of Kerala, a significant challenge is identified regarding a high dropout rate among elementary school children and inadequate basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Which government initiative would primarily focus on addressing these specific issues to achieve universal elementary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, specifically aims for universal elementary education, focusing on improving access, retention, infrastructure (like toilets and classrooms), and quality. While DPI administers schools and MDMS addresses nutritional needs, SSA is the overarching program designed to tackle these specific challenges of access and infrastructure at the elementary level. NCERT is a national-level academic body.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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C. Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 6

In the context of Malayalam language teaching, which technology tool would best enhance students' listening and pronunciation skills?

Accepted Answer

B. Audio recording and playback software — Audio recording and playback software (Option B) allows students to practice pronunciation, compare their speech with native speakers, and receive immediate feedback. Digital dictionaries (A), quizzes (C), and e-books (D) are useful but do not directly address listening or pronunciation skills.

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A. Digital dictionaries for word lookup

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C. Online multiple-choice quizzes

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D. E-books with highlighted text

Question 7

In CCE, which assessment tool is used to evaluate a student's participation and cooperation in group activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Observation schedules — Rating scales are commonly used in CCE to assess specific traits like participation, cooperation, and behavior in group activities. Anecdotal records document incidents, observation schedules track behaviors over time, and portfolio assessment collects samples of student work. Rating scales provide a structured way to evaluate these traits quantitatively.

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A. Anecdotal records

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B. Rating scales

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D. Portfolio assessment

Question 8

Pernicious anaemia is caused by deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂ — B₁₂ (cobalamin) deficiency impairs RBC production → megaloblastic anaemia.

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Iron

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Vitamin C

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Folic acid

Question 9

Deepest lake:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baikal — Lake Baikal (1,642 m) — Russia.‌​‍

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Tanganyika

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Victoria

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Caspian

Question 10

Kottayam district since:

Accepted Answer

1956 — Formation at Kerala birth.

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1947

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1960

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1970

LGS Mixed Practice Test #199