LGS Mixed Practice Test #356

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of a teacher in a classroom primarily guided by constructivist principles and the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

B. A facilitator who guides discovery, poses questions, and provides resources. — In a constructivist and 5E classroom, the teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students through discovery, encouraging inquiry, posing thought-provoking questions, and providing necessary resources. The focus shifts from direct instruction and information dispensing to supporting students in actively constructing their own knowledge.

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A. A dispenser of information and primary source of knowledge.

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C. A strict disciplinarian focused on maintaining order and quiet.

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D. An assessor whose main task is to grade students' recall of facts.

Question 2

Thrissur Zoo:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Museum + Zoo — Both in one complex.‌​‍

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Private

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Only zoo

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Only museum

Question 3

Metallurgy — concentration of bauxite ore uses:

Accepted Answer

Leaching with NaOH (Bayer's process) — Al₂O₃ dissolves; impurities (Fe₂O₃, SiO₂) insoluble. Then Hall-Héroult electrolysis for Al.

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Froth flotation

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Magnetic separation

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Gravity

Question 4

Vishu Kani items:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gold, rice, mirror, cucumber, flowers — Auspicious items viewed first on Vishu morning.‌​‍

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Only flowers

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Coins

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Books

Question 5

Kaumudi Teacher is remembered for:

Accepted Answer

Donating her ornaments to Gandhi at Vadakara — Kaumudi Teacher donated gold bangles/earrings in front of Gandhi and vowed a simple khadi life.

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Leading Vaikom Satyagraha

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Writing Savarna Jatha pamphlets

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Founding a school for Dalits

Question 6

The Tyndall effect is exhibited by:

Accepted Answer

Colloids — Colloidal particles scatter light, making beam visible — Tyndall effect.

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True solutions

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Gases only

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Pure liquids

Question 7

Growth hormone deficiency:

Accepted Answer

Dwarfism — Pituitary dwarfism.

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Gigantism

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Cretinism

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None

Question 8

A government school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling with low enrollment, lack of basic infrastructure like functional toilets and drinking water, and a high dropout rate among girls. Which of the following initiatives would primarily provide financial and programmatic support to address these specific challenges in a holistic manner?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is an overarching program for school education, aiming to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education across all levels. It provides comprehensive support for infrastructure development, gender equity initiatives, and overall school improvement, directly addressing the mentioned challenges. While DPI is administrative and MDMS supports nutrition, SSA encompasses broader infrastructural and educational support.

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A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 9

The 'Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award' is given for excellence in which area?

Accepted Answer

B. Literature and creative writing for children — The Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award is awarded for excellence in literature and creative writing for children. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on scientific research, while options C and D are unrelated to the award's scope.

Answer

A. Scientific research in children's education

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C. Innovative teaching methods in primary schools

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D. Child welfare and protection initiatives

Question 10

Gir National Park is the only habitat of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asiatic Lion — Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Bison

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Royal Bengal Tiger

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Indian Leopard

LGS Mixed Practice Test #356