LGS Mixed Practice Test #214

Question 1

A primary school teacher, Ms. Devi, wants to improve student engagement during storytelling sessions. She plans to introduce interactive role-playing activities. According to the cyclical nature of action research, which step immediately precedes the 'Act' phase (implementing the activities)?

Accepted Answer

D. Developing a detailed plan based on identified problems and research questions. — The action research cycle typically involves 'Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect'. The 'Plan' phase, which includes identifying the problem, formulating research questions, and developing a detailed intervention strategy, always precedes the 'Act' phase where the intervention is implemented. Observing students (C) occurs after acting, and disseminating findings (A) occurs after reflection.

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A. Disseminating the findings to colleagues.

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B. Reflecting on the impact of previous interventions.

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C. Observing the students' reaction during the new activity.

Question 2

Tissue culture technique:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Growing plant cells/tissues on nutrient medium under sterile conditions — clones — Totipotency. ‌​‍Micropropagation. Somaclones. ‌​‍Somatic hybridization via protoplast fusion.

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Growing animal cells

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Only algae

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Only fungi

Question 3

A high school student completes an assignment solely because it fulfills their personal interest in the subject, not for any external reward. This scenario best exemplifies which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than external rewards. Extrinsic motivation (Option B) involves external incentives, amotivation (Option C) is a lack of motivation, and drive-reduction theory (Option D) pertains to biological needs.

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B. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Amotivation

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D. Drive-reduction theory

Question 4

IIM Kozhikode:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — IIM-K established 1996.‌​‍

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2000

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1990

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2005

Question 5

Kerala Tourism trademark year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Trademark registered.‌​‍

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2010

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2000

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2020

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the primary physiological function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating gas exchange between air and blood through thin walls and capillary network — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood to be exhaled. Option B correctly describes this gas exchange function. Option A refers to the nasal cavity and upper respiratory tract, Option C describes the role of type II alveolar cells, and Option D refers to the bronchi and bronchioles.

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A. Filtering and moistening inhaled air before it reaches the lungs

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C. Producing surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse

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D. Conducting air from the bronchi to the bronchioles for distribution

Question 7

Who is regarded as the 'Joan of Arc of Kerala'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Akkamma Cheriyan — Akkamma Cherian — Joan of Arc of Travancore for her role in 1938 freedom struggle.‌​‍

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Parvathi Nenmenimangalam

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Anna Chandi

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A.V. Kuttimalu Amma

Question 8

The 'No Detention Policy' under the RTE Act, 2009, as implemented in Kerala, applies to students up to which class before they face any form of academic assessment or grade retention?

Accepted Answer

B. Class 8 — Kerala follows the 'No Detention Policy' up to Class 8, meaning students cannot be held back or failed until they complete Class 8 under the RTE Act. This policy aims to reduce stress and dropout rates. After Class 8, schools may conduct assessments, and students may face grade retention if necessary. Options Class 5 and Class 3 are incorrect as they are below the RTE mandate, while Class 10 is beyond the policy's scope.

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A. Class 5

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C. Class 10

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D. Class 3

Question 9

Theyyam is performed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North Kerala (Malabar) — Theyyam — ritual art form of North Malabar (Kannur, Kasaragod).‌​‍

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South Kerala

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Central Kerala

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All Kerala

Question 10

Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which authority is responsible for granting licenses for the manufacture of opioids in India?

Accepted Answer

D. Central Bureau of Narcotics — The Central Bureau of Narcotics, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, is the designated authority for issuing licenses for the manufacture of opioids in India. This ensures strict control over narcotic substances to prevent misuse, unlike DCGI, which regulates general drug manufacturing. State Drugs Controller and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers do not grant such licenses.

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A. Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)

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B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

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C. State Drugs Controller

LGS Mixed Practice Test #214