LGS Mixed Practice Test #466

Question 1

The largest bone in the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

Femur — Femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone.

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Humerus

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Tibia

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Vertebra

Question 2

The maximum number of electrons in the K-shell (n=1) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — 2n² = 2×1² = 2 electrons max in K-shell.‌​‍

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1

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8

Answer

18

Question 3

In which sport is the 'Dhyan Chand Award' given by the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Hockey — The Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games, named after the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand. It is specifically associated with hockey, not the other sports listed.

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A. Cricket

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C. Football

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D. Badminton

Question 4

Cellulose is polymer of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

β-glucose (β-1,4 linkages) — Straight chains, hydrogen bonded. ‌​‍Humans lack cellulase — can't digest. Ruminants and termites have symbiotic microbes.

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α-glucose

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Mannose

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Fructose

Question 5

A teacher notices a significant drop in student engagement during group activities. If the teacher decides to employ action research to address this issue, what would be the primary aim of this approach?

Accepted Answer

C. To systematically investigate the problem and implement practical solutions to improve classroom practice. — Action research is primarily focused on solving immediate, practical problems within one's own professional context. Its main aim is to improve current practice through a systematic process of investigation and intervention, rather than generating broad theoretical frameworks or publishing in academic journals as a primary goal. Option C directly reflects this practical and improvement-oriented nature.

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A. To publish findings in an academic journal for peer review.

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B. To develop a theoretical framework explaining student disengagement.

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D. To compare the effectiveness of different teaching methods across various schools.

Question 6

A local Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in Kerala is actively involved in mobilizing funds, volunteering for school maintenance, and participating in academic review meetings to improve the overall quality of education in their public school. This community engagement is a key pillar of the state's broader initiative to rejuvenate public education. Which of the following initiatives primarily emphasizes and facilitates such widespread community participation for school development?

Accepted Answer

D. Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam — Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam is the comprehensive public education rejuvenation mission launched by the Kerala government, which explicitly emphasizes the crucial role of community participation, including PTAs, in improving public schools. While other options represent specific programs or events, they do not encompass the overarching focus on community engagement as a core strategy for holistic school development.

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A. Little KITES

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B. Pravesanolsavam

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C. Haritha Vidyalayam

Question 7

Kerala's drinking water source primarily:

Accepted Answer

Surface water (rivers, reservoirs) — Mostly surface.

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Groundwater

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Desalination

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Rainwater

Question 8

The Amazon River flows through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South America — The Amazon flows through South America (mainly Brazil). ‌​‍It carries the most water of any river.

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

Question 9

Kerala Pilgrims at Sabarimala:

Accepted Answer

Millions annually — Millions during Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.

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Hundreds

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Thousands only

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Unknown

Question 10

Chandrayaan-3 achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole in:

Accepted Answer

2023 — Chandrayaan-3 soft-landed on 23 August 2023 — India became 4th country to soft-land on the Moon.

Answer

2019

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2021

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2024

LGS Mixed Practice Test #466