LGS Mixed Practice Test #481

Question 1

Ayyankali's organisation:‌​‍

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Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — Founded 1907.‌​‍

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SNDP

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NSS

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Arya Samaj

Question 2

The highest peak in Kerala is:‌​‍

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Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki is the highest point in Kerala and all of South India.‌​‍

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Meesapulimala

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Agasthyamala

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Chembra

Question 3

The agricultural sector in Kerala is characterized by a predominance of small landholdings and dependence on traditional farming methods, leading to challenges in productivity and market competitiveness. Which strategy would be most effective in modernizing the sector and improving farmers' income sustainably?

Accepted Answer

C. Investing in agricultural research and extension services, promoting mechanization, and facilitating access to modern farming techniques and inputs. — Investing in agricultural research and extension services, promoting mechanization, and facilitating access to modern farming techniques and inputs directly addresses productivity and competitiveness challenges in a sustainable manner. While organic farming is beneficial, it alone may not achieve the required productivity, and direct income support doesn't modernize the sector. Land pooling, though potentially beneficial, faces significant practical implementation hurdles and is not solely about modernization.

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A. Focusing exclusively on promoting organic farming methods without technological upgrades.

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B. Providing large-scale direct income support to all farmers, irrespective of their productivity.

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D. Encouraging farmers to form large cooperative farms by pooling their land.

Question 4

The printing press was invented by:‌​‍

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Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press (~1440) in Germany.‌​‍

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Caxton

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Edison

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Marconi

Question 5

Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW)?‌​‍

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Tim Berners-Lee — Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research).‌​‍

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Bill Gates

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Steve Jobs

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Mark Zuckerberg

Question 6

Study of heredity:‌​‍

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Genetics — Genetics.‌​‍

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Taxonomy

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Evolution

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Ecology

Question 7

Coriolis force arises from:‌​‍

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Earth's rotation — Deflects moving objects right in NH, left in SH. ‌​‍Zero at equator. Affects winds, ocean currents, cyclones.

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Gravity

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Ocean tides

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Solar wind

Question 8

In a classroom where ICT tools like smartboards and educational software are regularly used, what is the primary shift in the teacher's role?

Accepted Answer

B. Transitioning to a facilitator and guide for learning. — With ICT providing access to vast information and interactive tools, the teacher's role evolves from a primary content deliverer to a facilitator, mentor, and guide. They help students navigate digital resources, critically evaluate information, and apply their learning effectively, fostering deeper understanding.

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A. Becoming solely a content provider.

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C. Minimizing interaction with students.

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D. Focusing mainly on technical troubleshooting of devices.

Question 9

Kerala Police mascot:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.‌​‍

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Lion

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Tiger

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None

Question 10

Dengue fever is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Virus — Dengue is caused by the dengue virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes.‌​‍

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Not produced by an infective agent

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Bacteria

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Fungi

LGS Mixed Practice Test #481