LGS Mixed Practice Test #482

Question 1

The primary purpose of a classroom teacher engaging in action research is to:

Accepted Answer

C. Systematically investigate and improve their own teaching practices and student learning within their specific classroom context. — Action research is practitioner-led and aims for immediate, context-specific improvement in teaching and learning. Its focus is on the teacher's own practice and students, rather than generating universal theories or publishing for a wider academic audience. Comparing performance is an evaluation activity, not the core purpose of improving practice itself through research.

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A. Publish findings in high-impact educational journals.

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B. Develop universal educational theories applicable across diverse settings.

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D. Compare their students' academic performance against district-wide benchmarks.

Question 2

State Veteran award:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahitya Akademi Distinguished Fellowship — Various state-level awards.‌​‍

Answer

All

Answer

None

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Only one

Question 3

Modern Travancore founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marthanda Varma — Marthanda Varma (1729-1758).‌​‍

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

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Uthradam Thirunal

Question 4

The greenhouse effect is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natural and necessary for life, but enhanced by human activity — Natural greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm enough for life. ‌​‍Human activities enhance it, causing dangerous warming.

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Bad for all life

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Only caused by humans

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Happening on Mars only

Question 5

NSS (Nair Service Society):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1914 — 1914 by Mannathu Padmanabhan.‌​‍

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1900

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1920

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1947

Question 6

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (bullock-cart protest) in 1893 was aimed at establishing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to travel on public roads for Dalits — Ayyankali rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to Pulayas, asserting their right to use public roads.‌​‍

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Temple entry

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Voting rights

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Right to education

Question 7

Who led the Third Estate representatives along with Abbé Sieyès and Mirabeau at the Tennis Court Oath?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jean-Sylvain Bailly — Bailly was president of the National Assembly on 20 June 1789.‌​‍

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Jean-Paul Marat

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Georges Danton

Question 8

The official website of the Government of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

kerala.gov.in — kerala.gov.in is the official Kerala Government portal.‌​‍

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stateofkerala.gov.in

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keralastate.gov.in

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keralagovernment.gov.in

Question 9

Enzymes are:

Accepted Answer

Proteins — Biological catalysts (most are proteins).

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Fats

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Carbohydrates

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DNA

Question 10

The valency of oxygen is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — Oxygen needs 2 electrons to complete octet; valency = 2.‌​‍

Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

4

LGS Mixed Practice Test #482