LGS Mixed Practice Test #266

Question 1

A student consistently dedicates extra hours to learn advanced coding concepts because they find the process challenging and rewarding, even without any promise of higher grades or external recognition. What type of motivation is primarily driving this student's learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, rather than for some separable consequence. The student's joy in the challenge and the reward of the learning process itself, without external incentives, is a clear indicator of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or avoidance of punishment, while achievement and affiliation motivation are specific types of needs that can drive either intrinsic or extrinsic behaviors but are not the primary classification here.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 2

Which of the following represents the most significant benefit of integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the classroom for a diverse group of learners?

Accepted Answer

C. It facilitates personalized learning experiences by offering varied content formats and self-paced learning opportunities. — ICT allows for differentiation in content delivery and learning pace, catering to diverse learning styles and needs, thus enabling personalized learning. While ICT can supplement and enhance learning materials, it doesn't necessarily eliminate textbooks or reduce the importance of teacher-student interaction; rather, it transforms the teacher's role into a facilitator.

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A. It standardizes the learning content, ensuring all students receive the same information.

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B. It reduces the teacher's need to interact directly with individual students.

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D. It completely eliminates the necessity for traditional textbooks and physical classroom materials.

Question 3

Serotonin role:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mood, digestion — Mood regulation, gut.‌​‍

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Only mood

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None

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Only digestion

Question 4

Social work profession in India — pioneer institute:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, 1936 — Mumbai) — Founded by Clifford Manshardt + Dorabji Tata Trust. ‌​‍Earlier Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. Leading SW institute.

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JNU

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Kerala University

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DU

Question 5

The file extension for a LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet is:

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.ods — OpenDocument Spreadsheet: .ods.

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.xls

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.xlsx

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.odt

Question 6

Wayanad tourist attractions:

Accepted Answer

Forests, waterfalls — Hilly forests, Edakkal caves.

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Beach

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Desert

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Plains

Question 7

The first telephone exchange in India was set up in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcutta (1882) — India's first telephone exchange was established in Calcutta in 1882, with 93 subscribers.‌​‍

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Delhi (1880)

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Bombay (1882)

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Madras (1881)

Question 8

A mother brings her 9-month-old infant to the well-baby clinic for routine immunization. The infant has not received any previous vaccinations. According to the national immunization schedule, which vaccine(s) should be administered to this infant immediately, considering the missed doses?

Accepted Answer

C. Measles vaccine (first dose) and Vitamin A supplement. — According to the national immunization schedule, the first dose of Measles vaccine is due at 9 months of age, along with a Vitamin A supplement. While catch-up for missed earlier doses would be initiated, the immediate and age-appropriate vaccine for a 9-month-old is Measles. Hepatitis B and BCG are typically given at birth or early infancy, and DTP/OPV boosters are usually given later.

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A. Only Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

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B. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP) booster and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) booster.

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D. Hepatitis B vaccine and BCG.

Question 9

Hirakud Dam:‌​‍

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Mahanadi (Odisha, world's longest earthen dam) — 26 km total length. Completed 1957. Irrigation, power, flood control.‌​‍

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Narmada

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Krishna

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Ganga

Question 10

A Class 3 teacher in a Kerala government school observes that a significant number of students are struggling with basic reading comprehension and simple arithmetic operations, despite regular classroom instruction. Which of the following NEP 2020 initiatives, aligned with SCERT's implementation, would primarily guide the teacher's approach to address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing targeted interventions aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission's goals for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under NEP 2020, aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. A teacher addressing students' struggles in basic reading and arithmetic would align their strategies with this mission, employing targeted, age-appropriate interventions to achieve these fundamental learning outcomes.

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A. Promoting advanced multidisciplinary project-based learning for all students.

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B. Focusing on the objectives of the National Curricular Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE).

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D. Shifting the medium of instruction entirely to English to improve global competency.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #266