LGS Mixed Practice Test #203

Question 1

Kuttanad region, famous for below-sea-level farming, is mainly in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Kuttanad in Alappuzha is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

Question 2

State bird:‌​‍

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Great Hornbill — Great Hornbill (Vezhambal).‌​‍

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Peacock

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Kingfisher

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Parrot

Question 3

A school psychologist is assessing a student who excels in drama and creative writing but struggles significantly with mathematical problem-solving and scientific reasoning. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the student's abilities without relying on a single IQ score, which two theories of intelligence would be most complementary for the assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory — Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences would help identify specific strengths like linguistic and bodily-kinesthetic (for drama) while acknowledging weaknesses in logical-mathematical intelligence, without implying a general deficit. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, particularly its experiential (creative) aspect, would further explain strengths in creative writing, and its practical intelligence could assess real-world problem-solving abilities beyond academic struggles. Together, they provide a multi-faceted view beyond a single IQ score, unlike Spearman's unitary G-factor, Thurstone's focu

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities

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D. Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

Question 4

A new curriculum framework for primary education is being developed in Kerala. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for designing the syllabus, preparing textbooks, and formulating teacher training modules in alignment with this framework?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body in the state responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and designing teacher training programs. DPI is the administrative head of school education, SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, and KSLMA on adult literacy initiatives.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 5

5G refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5th generation mobile network — 5G = 5th generation of mobile network technology, offering faster speeds and lower latency.‌​‍

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5 gigabyte storage

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5th Google product

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5th GPS satellite

Question 6

Who among the following served as the first Union Minister of Education in independent India, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's educational policies and establishing key institutions like the IITs and UGC?

Accepted Answer

B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1958, and was instrumental in shaping the post-independence educational landscape. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President and later President, while Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President and C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India.

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A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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D. C. Rajagopalachari

Question 7

In an ICT-enabled classroom, which strategy would best promote collaborative learning among students?

Accepted Answer

C. Utilizing cloud-based tools like Google Docs for group projects — Google Docs enables real-time collaboration, allowing students to work together on documents, share ideas, and receive peer feedback, which directly supports collaborative learning. The other options are more individualistic or passive.

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A. Using individual tablets for self-paced exercises

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B. Implementing a flipped classroom model with pre-recorded lectures

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D. Assigning homework through an online assignment portal

Question 8

Malaria caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium (protozoa) — Plasmodium parasite, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito.‌​‍

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Bacteria

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Fungus

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Virus

Question 9

Logic output of AND gate with inputs (1,1):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — AND: 1 iff all inputs 1. ‌​‍OR: 1 if any input 1. NOT: inverts. ‌​‍XOR: 1 iff inputs differ.

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Undefined

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0

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Variable

Question 10

The simplest hydrocarbon is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane — CH₄ — one carbon, four hydrogens — simplest alkane.‌​‍

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Ethene

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Ethyne

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Ethane

LGS Mixed Practice Test #203