LGS Mixed Practice Test #513

Question 1

Anamudi, the highest peak in peninsular India, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anaimalai hills (Kerala) — Anamudi (2,695 m) in the Anaimalai hills of Kerala is the tallest peak south of the Himalayas.‌​‍

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Cardamom Hills

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Nilgiris

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Western Ghats of Karnataka

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru installed the Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in which year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which restricted temple rituals to Brahmins.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 3

Highest peak:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m), Idukki.‌​‍

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Meesapulimala

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Agasthyamala

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Chembra

Question 4

Chipko Movement (1973) to save forests was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt — Chipko started in Reni village, Chamoli (Uttarakhand). ‌​‍'Chipko' = embrace the trees to prevent felling.

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Baba Amte

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Ela Bhatt

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Medha Patkar

Question 5

Forest Rights Act:

Accepted Answer

2006 — Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act 2006.

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2005

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2010

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2013

Question 6

In which year was the Regulating Act passed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1773 — Regulating Act 1773 — first parliamentary control over EIC.‌​‍

Answer

1784

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1757

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1765

Question 7

ISRO's PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission launched in January 2024 was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

X-ray Polarimetry — XPoSat is India's first dedicated X-ray Polarimetry satellite to study cosmic X-ray sources.‌​‍

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Earth observation

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Navigation augmentation

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Moon mapping

Question 8

A 28-year-old multiparous woman, who is breastfeeding exclusively, expresses interest in long-term contraception. She wants a method that is highly effective and does not require daily attention. Which method would be most suitable for her at this time?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrauterine Device (IUD) — For a breastfeeding woman seeking long-term, highly effective contraception without daily attention, an Intrauterine Device (IUD) like the Copper-T is an excellent choice. It is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it does not affect milk supply. Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills and vaginal rings contain estrogen, which can reduce milk production. While Depo-Provera is a progestin-only method suitable for breastfeeding, an IUD offers longer-term effectiveness without repeated injections.

Answer

A. Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills (COCs)

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C. Contraceptive Vaginal Ring

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D. Depo-Provera (DMPA) injection

Question 9

In a constructivist classroom, a teacher notices students are struggling to understand photosynthesis. The teacher decides to use a hands-on activity where students model the process using colored beads and pipe cleaners. Which phase of the 5E model is this activity most aligned with?

Accepted Answer

A. Explore — The 'Explore' phase involves active learning through experiments or models, as described in option A. Option B ('Explain') would involve direct instruction, C ('Elaborate') would extend the concept, and D ('Evaluate') would assess understanding. This aligns with constructivist principles of learning by doing.

Answer

B. Explain

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C. Elaborate

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D. Evaluate

Question 10

If a bus travels 17 m in 17 s, its uniform speed is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 m/s — Speed = 17/17 = 1 m/s.‌​‍

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1.5 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Answer

17 m/s

LGS Mixed Practice Test #513