LGS Mixed Practice Test #781

Question 1

A teacher notices that her students are highly engaged in a science project, spending extra hours in the lab, collaborating enthusiastically, and showing genuine curiosity, even without the promise of extra marks or rewards. This scenario primarily exemplifies which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation stems from internal factors such as genuine interest, enjoyment, and satisfaction derived from the activity itself. The students' deep engagement and curiosity without external incentives are clear indicators of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, conversely, relies on external rewards or pressures.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 2

Ayyankali was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1863 — Ayyankali born 28 August 1863 at Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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1856

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1873

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1878

Question 3

Kerala's physiographic zones:

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only coast

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Only hills

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Only plains

Question 4

The master gland of the body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary gland controls other glands; located at the base of the brain.‌​‍

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

Question 5

India's solar power target by 2030:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

500 GW — 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, solar is major component.‌​‍

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300 GW

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100 GW

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200 GW

Question 6

Transpiration pull:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water transport — Cohesion-tension drives water up in xylem.‌​‍

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Food transport

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Mineral storage

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Gas exchange

Question 7

Nitrogen fixing bacteria in leguminous root nodules:

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium (mutualistic with legumes) — Nitrogenase enzyme. Leghaemoglobin protects nitrogenase from O₂. Free-living: Azotobacter (aerobic), Clostridium (anaerobic).

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Azotobacter

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Clostridium

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Nitrosomonas

Question 8

The first Indian to win an Olympic gold in individual event was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abhinav Bindra — Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold (shooting, 10m air rifle) at Beijing 2008.‌​‍

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P.T. Usha

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Mary Kom

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Neeraj Chopra

Question 9

The Paris Agreement on climate change was signed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — The Paris Agreement was adopted in December 2015, committing nations to limit global warming to 1.5-2°C above pre-industrial levels.‌​‍

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2010

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2012

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2017

Question 10

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that directly impacts the prevalence of malnutrition in children?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of access to nutritious food due to poverty and poor distribution systems — Poverty and food insecurity (Option B) are key social determinants that directly affect child nutrition. While A, C, and D may contribute, they are not primary social determinants compared to socioeconomic factors.

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A. High birth rate in the community

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C. Increased use of junk food in urban areas

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D. Genetic predisposition to metabolic disorders

LGS Mixed Practice Test #781