LGS Mixed Practice Test #605

Question 1

A teacher observes students struggling to apply a newly learned scientific concept to a novel problem-solving task. According to the 5E learning model, in which phase should the teacher provide opportunities for students to extend their understanding and transfer knowledge to new situations?

Accepted Answer

D. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase of the 5E model is designed for students to apply their newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, related situations. This phase helps deepen comprehension, solidify learning, and demonstrate the transferability of concepts, moving beyond initial understanding and into practical application.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

Question 2

Kerala's first lady IPS officer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B. Sandhya — B. Sandhya — first woman IPS of Kerala cadre.‌​‍

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Merin Joseph

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Lakshmi Krishnan

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Kanchan C. Bhattacharya

Question 3

Acetic acid is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

Vinegar — Acetic acid CH₃COOH; ~5% solution is vinegar.

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Wood alcohol

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Salt

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Spirit of salt

Question 4

The correct scientific name for a 'shooting star' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meteor — A meteor is a streak of light caused by a meteoroid burning in the atmosphere.‌​‍

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Asteroid

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Comet

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Meteorite

Question 5

Sulfonamide antibiotics exert their antibacterial action by inhibiting the synthesis of which essential bacterial metabolite?

Accepted Answer

B. Folic acid — Sulfonamides are structural analogs of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and competitively inhibit the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase. This blockage prevents the synthesis of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial DNA and RNA synthesis, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth.

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A. Peptidoglycan

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C. DNA gyrase

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D. Protein synthesis

Question 6

HTTP stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol — HTTP = HyperText Transfer Protocol. HTTPS = HTTP Secure (encrypted).‌​‍

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High Tech Transfer Protocol

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Hyper Text Transport Process

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Home Tool Transfer Protocol

Question 7

Attukal Pongala is listed in the Guinness Book for:

Accepted Answer

Largest religious gathering of women — Attukal Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram holds the Guinness record for the largest gathering of women.

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Largest religious gathering of men

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Longest temple festival

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Most temple elephants

Question 8

Panchayat term is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years — Panchayat term is 5 years. ‌​‍If dissolved, elections must be held within 6 months.

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3 years

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4 years

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6 years

Question 9

Aarogya Setu was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID contact tracing — COVID contact-tracing app.‌​‍

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Banking

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Food

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Bridge

Question 10

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising of 1946 holds a unique position in the history of Kerala's freedom struggle, distinct from many other agitations for responsible government in princely states. What was its most distinguishing characteristic?

Accepted Answer

C. Its strong communist ideological underpinning, combining demands for workers' rights with opposition to the Dewan's 'American Model' and the existing monarchy. — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was distinguished by its strong communist leadership and ideological framework, which intertwined demands for workers' rights and socio-economic justice with political opposition to C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer's 'American Model' of governance and the existing monarchical system. Unlike many contemporary movements for responsible government, it had a more radical, class-conscious agenda. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the nature of its leadership, primary demands, or participants.

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A. It was primarily a spontaneous agrarian revolt against exploitative landlords, devoid of any organized political leadership.

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B. Its explicit demand for the integration of Travancore into a unified Indian dominion, rejecting any form of local autonomy.

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D. It was a movement exclusively led by the educated elite of Travancore, advocating for constitutional reforms without mass participation.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #605