LGS Mixed Practice Test #752

Question 1

Bacteria fall in:

Accepted Answer

Monera — Prokaryotes in Monera.

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Protista

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Fungi

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Plantae

Question 2

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is cleaner because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Less SPM, SO₂ and CO than petrol/diesel; mostly methane — Delhi buses converted post-Supreme Court 1998 order. ‌​‍Lower particulates; still has CO₂ and NOx.

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Heavier

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Liquid

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No emissions

Question 3

Cell theory by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Schleiden and Schwann — All living things made of cells (1838-39).‌​‍

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Mendel

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Hooke

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Darwin

Question 4

Dehydration treated with:

Accepted Answer

ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution (WHO formula).

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Milk

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Tea

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Soda

Question 5

In the context of the Kerala State Education Department, which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the executive functions related to the administration of elementary and secondary education, including teacher appointments, transfers, and curriculum implementation monitoring at the school level?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary executive arm responsible for the overall administration and supervision of elementary and secondary education in the state. This includes implementing government policies, managing teachers, and overseeing the functioning of schools. SCERT focuses on academic aspects like curriculum and teacher training, while SSA is a central scheme for holistic education.

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A. SCERT Kerala

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan

Question 6

Calicut had Zamorin dynasty:

Accepted Answer

Yes — Zamorins ruled till British era.

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No

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Partial

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Only one ruler

Question 7

Reflex actions are controlled by the:

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs bypass the brain and are mediated by the spinal cord.

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Medulla

Question 8

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

D. Large intestine — The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium) and compacts waste into feces. The stomach (A) primarily breaks down food, the jejunum (B) and ileum (C) absorb nutrients, with the ileum also absorbing bile salts and vitamin B12.

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A. Stomach

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B. Jejunum

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C. Ileum

Question 9

NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the importance of 'reflective practice' for teachers. Which of the following activities best demonstrates a teacher engaging in reflective practice as envisioned by NCFTE 2009?

Accepted Answer

A. Analyzing one's own teaching methods and their impact on student learning after a lesson. — Reflective practice, as highlighted by NCFTE 2009, involves teachers critically examining their own teaching experiences, analyzing their effectiveness, and making adjustments for future lessons. Option A directly describes this process of self-assessment and continuous improvement. While other options relate to teaching, they do not inherently involve the critical self-analysis central to reflective practice.

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B. Strictly adhering to the prescribed textbook and syllabus without deviation.

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C. Attending a mandatory professional development workshop on a new pedagogical tool.

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D. Administering a standardized test to compare student performance with national averages.

Question 10

Which type of sampling involves dividing the population into distinct subgroups and selecting a random sample from each subgroup?

Accepted Answer

Stratified Sampling — Stratified sampling divides the population into homogeneous strata and samples from each.

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Simple Random Sampling

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Cluster Sampling

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Convenience Sampling

LGS Mixed Practice Test #752