LGS Mixed Practice Test #369

Question 1

Indian Railways is divided into how many zones?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18 — Indian Railways has 18 zones (as of 2024).‌​‍

Answer

12

Answer

16

Answer

20

Question 2

The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1453 — Sultan Mehmed II captured Constantinople 29 May 1453, ending Byzantine Empire. ‌​‍Renamed Istanbul. Ottoman Empire lasted till 1923 (formation of Turkish Republic under Atatürk).

Answer

1923

Answer

1683

Answer

1204

Question 3

Sree Narayana Guru born:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1856 — 20 August 1856.‌​‍

Answer

1853

Answer

1863

Answer

1870

Question 4

First Indian to win Nobel in Literature:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore (1913) — For Gitanjali (Song Offerings). ‌​‍Composed national anthems of India, Bangladesh. Founded Santiniketan (Visva-Bharati).

Answer

Gandhi

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Tagore father

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

A pivotal moment in the social reform movements of Kerala was the establishment of the first school specifically for the education of lower caste children, challenging the prevalent caste-based discrimination. Which social reformer is primarily credited with this pioneering effort, and which school is often associated with this historic initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. Ayyankali, Ooruttambalam School — Ayyankali, a prominent leader of the Pulaya community, established the Ooruttambalam School in 1904, specifically for the education of Dalit children. This act was a revolutionary step against caste discrimination and an assertion of the right to education for all, making it a landmark event in Kerala's social reform history.

Answer

A. Sree Narayana Guru, Sivagiri School

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C. Chattampi Swamikal, Panmana School

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D. Vaikunda Swamikal, Suchindram School

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a student primarily driven by intrinsic motivation in their learning?

Accepted Answer

C. A student who spends hours trying to solve a complex math problem because they find the challenge engaging and the process of discovery rewarding. — Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, interest, or challenge. The student in option C is driven by the internal reward of the challenge and the satisfaction of discovery, rather than external pressures or rewards. Options A, B, and D all describe motivations driven by external factors (avoiding punishment, gaining approval/rewards).

Answer

A. A student who studies diligently to avoid failing grades and parental disapproval.

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B. A student who participates actively in class discussions to impress the teacher and earn extra credit.

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D. A student who completes all assignments perfectly to win the 'Student of the Month' award.

Question 7

If it rains, I ___ at home.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will stay — Type 1 conditional: If + present → will + V1.‌​‍

Answer

stay

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would stay

Answer

stayed

Question 8

LS min age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — 25 years. RS = 30.‌​‍

Answer

18

Answer

21

Answer

30

Question 9

The number of chromosomes in a human cell is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

46 — Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in each cell.‌​‍

Answer

23

Answer

44

Answer

48

Question 10

A candidate for a research position is highly skilled at critically evaluating complex data, identifying logical fallacies in arguments, and designing experiments to test hypotheses. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, these strengths primarily reflect a high level of:

Accepted Answer

C. Analytical intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory includes analytical (componential) intelligence, which is characterized by the ability to analyze, evaluate, compare, and contrast information, essential for problem-solving and critical thinking in academic and research settings. Practical intelligence involves adapting to or shaping one's environment, while creative intelligence involves generating novel ideas. Interpersonal intelligence is a concept from Gardner's theory, not Sternberg's.

Answer

A. Practical intelligence

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B. Creative intelligence

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D. Interpersonal intelligence

LGS Mixed Practice Test #369