LGS Mixed Practice Test #632

Question 1

Gender refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Socially constructed roles, behaviours, identities associated with being male/female — Sex = biological. ‌​‍Gender = social construct. 'One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman' — Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (1949).

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Chromosomes

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Genetics

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Biological sex

Question 2

NEP 2020 proposes significant reforms in the assessment system, moving towards a holistic, 360-degree assessment of student progress. Which of the following national initiatives has been established to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, as adopted by SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the national assessment centre established under NEP 2020. Its role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, ensuring a more holistic and comprehensive approach to measuring learning outcomes. NCERT, UGC, and NITI Aayog have different primary functions within the education system.

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A. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

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B. UGC (University Grants Commission)

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C. NITI Aayog

Question 3

Rice/wheat are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monocots — Monocots (grasses).‌​‍

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Ferns

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Dicots

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Gymnosperms

Question 4

K.S.E.B. (Kerala State Electricity Board) was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — KSEB constituted on 7 March 1957.‌​‍

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1956

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1959

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1958

Question 5

A 16-year-old often expresses strong opinions about their personal values and future career, but also experiences significant mood swings and self-doubt about their appearance and social acceptance. This period of intense self-exploration, alongside emotional volatility and concerns about self-image, is best described as part of which psychosocial crisis according to Erik Erikson?

Accepted Answer

D. Identity vs. Role Confusion — Erik Erikson's stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion is the primary psychosocial crisis during adolescence (typically 12-18 years). During this stage, adolescents actively explore their personal values, beliefs, and future roles, often accompanied by emotional fluctuations and a strong focus on self-image and peer acceptance as they strive to form a cohesive sense of self.

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A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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C. Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 6

Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter in the nervous system. In which part of the autonomic nervous system is acetylcholine the primary neurotransmitter released by postganglionic neurons at their target organs?

Accepted Answer

B. Parasympathetic nervous system — In the parasympathetic nervous system, acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter released by both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons at their target organs, mediating 'rest and digest' responses. In contrast, the sympathetic nervous system primarily uses norepinephrine at its postganglionic synapses (except for sweat glands). The somatic nervous system is voluntary and uses acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, while the central nervous system uses a wide array of neurotransmitters.

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A. Sympathetic nervous system

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C. Somatic nervous system

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D. Central nervous system

Question 7

Wetlands in India Ramsar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

75+ — Over 75 Ramsar sites.‌​‍

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26

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46

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100

Question 8

'Chemmeen' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai wrote Chemmeen (1956), a classic novel about the fishing community of Kerala.‌​‍

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Basheer

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O.V. Vijayan

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 9

Ohm's Law states that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V = IR — Ohm's Law: V = IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance). ‌​‍This is the fundamental law of electricity.

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F = ma

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E = mc²

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P = VI

Question 10

Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature, was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Thunchath Ezhuthachan was born in Tirur, Malappuram district. ‌​‍His birthplace is now a memorial.

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Kozhikode

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

LGS Mixed Practice Test #632