LGS Mixed Practice Test #358

Question 1

'Paithalmala' is situated in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Paithalmala is the highest peak in Kannur district (c. 1372 m).‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Wayanad

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Kasaragod

Question 2

Which work won the 'Odakkuzhal Award' to S. Joseph?

Accepted Answer

Manushyanu Oru Aamugham — S. Joseph's poetry collection 'Manushyanu Oru Aamugham' won Odakkuzhal Award.

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Chandranodoppam

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Chakkarappandhal

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Unnikkuttante Lokam

Question 3

Endotoxins are a significant virulence factor produced by certain bacteria. Which type of bacteria are primarily associated with the production of endotoxins?

Accepted Answer

C. Gram-negative bacteria. — Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharide (LPS) components of the outer membrane of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria. They are released upon bacterial cell lysis and can cause severe systemic reactions. Gram-positive bacteria (A) primarily produce exotoxins, while acid-fast bacteria (B) and spirochetes (D) are not primarily associated with endotoxin production in the same way Gram-negative bacteria are.

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A. Gram-positive bacteria.

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B. Acid-fast bacteria.

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D. Spirochetes.

Question 4

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jupiter — Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. ‌​‍It is a gas giant with a mass more than twice that of all other planets combined.

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Neptune

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Saturn

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Uranus

Question 5

Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) entered Mars orbit in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — MOM reached Mars orbit on 24 September 2014 — ISRO's first Mars mission, first on maiden attempt.‌​‍

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2013

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2012

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2019

Question 6

Union Budget 2024 theme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Viksit Bharat — Viksit Bharat theme.‌​‍

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Atmanirbhar

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Developed India

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Vikram Bharat

Question 7

A student provides a brief and incomplete answer when asked about the causes of soil erosion. To encourage a more detailed and analytical response, the teacher should use the 'Probing Questions Skill' by asking:

Accepted Answer

C. 'That's a good start. Can you explain *how* deforestation contributes to soil erosion and what other factors are involved?' — The 'Probing Questions Skill' aims to elicit deeper, more comprehensive, or clarified responses from students. Option C effectively probes by asking for elaboration ('how deforestation contributes') and seeking additional information ('what other factors are involved?'), encouraging critical thinking and a more complete answer. Options A, B, and D are less effective for encouraging the initial student to provide a deeper response.

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A. 'Is that all you can tell me about soil erosion?'

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B. 'Can anyone else add to what was just said?'

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D. 'Let's move on. Perhaps we can discuss this further in the next class.'

Question 8

Melatonin from:

Accepted Answer

Pineal gland — Sleep hormone.

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

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Adrenal

Question 9

Who wrote Narayaneeyam?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri — Melpathur — 1036 verses at Guruvayur Temple.‌​‍

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Poonthanam

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Ezhuthachan

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Cherusseri

Question 10

Which Indian app competes with Google Pay for UPI payments?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Both Paytm and PhonePe are major UPI payment apps in India alongside Google Pay.‌​‍

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Paytm

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PhonePe

Answer

Neither

LGS Mixed Practice Test #358