LGS Mixed Practice Test #678

Question 1

A high school student consistently achieves top marks across all subjects, including Physics, Literature, and History, and also excels in logical reasoning competitions. Which theory of intelligence best accounts for this student's broad academic success?

Accepted Answer

C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across a wide range of cognitive tasks. This 'g-factor' explains why a student might perform consistently well in diverse academic subjects and logical reasoning, indicating a strong general intellectual ability. Gardner's theory emphasizes distinct intelligences, while Sternberg focuses on analytical, creative, and practical aspects, and Thurstone on specific primary mental abilities, none of which primarily explain such broad, consistent academic excellence through a single overarching factor.

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A. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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B. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Thurstone's Theory of Primary Mental Abilities

Question 2

Which Kerala Government project integrates digital literacy with school curriculum to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce by providing them with coding and IT skills training?

Accepted Answer

D. IT@School Project — The Kerala Digital University Initiative is a recent project aimed at embedding digital literacy and advanced IT skills (including coding) into school curricula to equip students for future job markets. KITE Victers is an ICT-enabled learning platform, IT@School Project focuses on infrastructure, and Aksharaseva is a volunteer-based literacy program, not specifically for digital skills.

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A. Aksharaseva

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B. KITE Victers

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C. Kerala Digital University Initiative

Question 3

The Kerala State Planning Board is chaired by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM — CM is ex-officio Chairman. The Vice Chairman is the functional head.‌​‍

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Governor

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Finance Minister

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Vice Chairman

Question 4

Which is the fastest memory component in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Registers — Registers (inside CPU) are the fastest memory.

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Hard disk

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Cache Memories

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RAM

Question 5

Rolling without slipping requires:

Accepted Answer

v = ωR — Condition for pure rolling. Contact point instantaneously at rest.

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v = 0

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v = ω/R

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ω = 0

Question 6

RAW (Research & Analysis Wing) founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1968 — 1968 as India's external intel agency.‌​‍

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1971

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1947

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1980

Question 7

The ship on which Darwin made his famous voyage was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HMS Beagle — Darwin sailed on HMS Beagle (1831–1836), visiting the Galápagos, S. ‌​‍America etc.

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HMS Endeavour

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HMS Discovery

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HMS Victory

Question 8

Wildlife Protection Act:

Accepted Answer

1972 — Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

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1980

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1986

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2002

Question 9

Scurvy is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — Scurvy: bleeding gums, poor wound healing — deficiency of ascorbic acid.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin B₁

Question 10

Ms. Leena, an HSA teacher, observes her students becoming increasingly restless and disengaged during a long explanation of a new concept. To proactively manage potential disruptive behavior, which of the following strategies would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Pause the explanation and introduce a quick, relevant energizer activity. — Proactive strategies aim to prevent issues before they escalate. Introducing an energizer re-engages students and breaks monotony, preventing restlessness from escalating into misbehavior. Assigning silent work or issuing warnings are often reactive, and ignoring the behavior is not an effective management technique.

Answer

A. Immediately assign individual silent work to calm them down.

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C. Warn students that any talking will result in immediate detention.

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D. Ignore the restlessness, assuming they will eventually settle down.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #678