LGS Mixed Practice Test #456

Question 1

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 was awarded to:

Accepted Answer

Annie Ernaux — French writer Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Literature Nobel for autobiographical writing.

Answer

Bob Dylan

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Kazuo Ishiguro

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Peter Handke

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics *best* distinguishes action research conducted by a teacher from traditional academic educational research?

Accepted Answer

C. Its cyclical nature, focusing on immediate, context-specific problem-solving and improvement by the practitioner. — Action research is primarily characterized by its cyclical nature (plan-act-observe-reflect) and its focus on solving immediate, practical problems within a specific context, led by the practitioner. Traditional academic research often aims for generalizable theories, uses larger samples, and can be more focused on statistical rigor rather than immediate practical improvement. Both can use qualitative or quantitative methods.

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A. Its rigorous use of statistical analysis and large sample sizes.

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B. Its primary goal of generating generalizable theories for the wider educational community.

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D. Its exclusive reliance on qualitative data collection methods like interviews and observations.

Question 3

An adolescent girl experiencing her first menstrual cycle may exhibit which of the following emotional responses due to the surge of estrogen and cultural expectations?

Accepted Answer

B. Anxiety and fear about the implications of womanhood — The correct answer is B because the onset of menstruation can be a significant life event for an adolescent girl, often accompanied by mixed emotions including anxiety and fear about the implications of womanhood, such as increased responsibility and societal expectations. Option A might be true for some but is less common as the initial reaction. Option C underestimates the significance of the event, and Option D is not a typical immediate response.

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A. Excitement and eagerness to share the news with friends

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C. Indifference, as if it's just a normal bodily function

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D. Immediate desire to start a family

Question 4

Direction: East + 90° clockwise =?

Accepted Answer

South — South.

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North

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West

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East

Question 5

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.

Answer

Only one

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None

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Two

Question 6

India's Balance of Payments crisis occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1991 — 1991 BoP crisis: forex reserves fell to ~$1 billion (2 weeks imports). ‌​‍India pledged gold to IMF. Triggered 1991 LPG reforms.

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1971

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1966

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2008

Question 7

Which of the following is a key component of the National Health Mission (NHM), specifically aimed at improving health outcomes in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

A. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) — The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a sub-mission under the overarching National Health Mission (NHM), specifically designed to address the health needs of the urban poor and vulnerable populations. The RCH programme and JSSK are components primarily focused on maternal and child health across both rural and urban areas, while NVBDCP targets specific vector-borne diseases.

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B. Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme

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C. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)

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D. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Question 8

Navy Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 December — 4 December commemorates 1971 war.‌​‍

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26 Jan

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15 Aug

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15 Dec

Question 9

How many bytes are in 1 Kilobyte (KB)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1024 bytes — 1 KB = 1024 bytes (2¹⁰). Computers use binary (powers of 2), not decimal.‌​‍

Answer

1000 bytes

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512 bytes

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2048 bytes

Question 10

Deoxygenated blood pumped to lungs by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right ventricle — Right ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs.‌​‍

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Right atrium

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Left ventricle

Answer

Left atrium

LGS Mixed Practice Test #456