LGS Mixed Practice Test #825

Question 1

According to the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), which of the following is classified as a 'basic' sanitation service in households?

Accepted Answer

D. Use of flush or pour-flush toilets connected to a piped sewer system, septic tank, or pit latrine — The JMP classifies sanitation services based on the type of facility used and its safety. 'Basic' sanitation is defined as the use of improved facilities that are not shared with other households. Only flush/pour-flush toilets connected safely (to sewer, septic tank, or pit) meet this criterion. Shared toilets (even improved ones) and unimproved facilities like pit latrines without slabs are not classified as 'basic'.

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A. Use of shared toilet facilities with five or more households

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B. Use of improved pit latrines without a slab

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C. Use of unimproved facilities such as bucket or open defecation

Question 2

Which of the following is a physical change?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Melting of ice — Melting is a physical change (no new substance formed).‌​‍

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Burning of paper

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Rusting of iron

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Curdling of milk

Question 3

Travancore Devaswom Board:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oversees temples — Manages 1200+ temples.‌​‍

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Small

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Political

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Judicial

Question 4

To foster students' creative expression, appreciation for evocative language, and ability to convey complex emotions through concise forms, which literary form would best serve these learning goals in a language arts class?

Accepted Answer

C. Writing and performing original poetry — Poetry, through its concise structure and reliance on evocative language, imagery, and symbolism, is uniquely suited to foster creative expression and the conveyance of complex emotions. Writing and performing poetry directly engage students in crafting and presenting such linguistic artistry. Other forms serve different purposes or do not emphasize these specific aspects as strongly.

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A. Crafting detailed short stories with intricate plots

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B. Analyzing historical documents for factual interpretation

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D. Summarizing non-fiction essays for main ideas

Question 5

In which year was the Wavell Plan proposed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1945 — 1945 — Simla Conference. ‌​‍Proposed Executive Council with Indian members. Failed.

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1944

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1946

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1947

Question 6

First fully literate district in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Ernakulam was declared first fully literate district in 1990.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Palakkad

Question 7

The side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle is the:

Accepted Answer

Hypotenuse — Hypotenuse is the longest side, opposite the 90° angle.

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Base

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Perpendicular

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Altitude

Question 8

The Rohtang Pass connects Kulu Valley with:

Accepted Answer

Lahul and Spiti valleys — Rohtang Pass links Kulu Valley with Lahul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.

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Kashmir Valley

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Uttarakhand

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Tibet

Question 9

Vital capacity =

Accepted Answer

IRV + ERV + TV — Maximum air exhaled after maximum inhalation. ~4500-5000 mL. Total Lung Capacity = VC + RV.

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TV

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Only residual volume

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All lung volume

Question 10

A school counselor notes that a student, despite average performance in traditional academic subjects, consistently demonstrates exceptional ability in understanding others' feelings, mediating conflicts among peers, and leading group projects effectively. According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence is most prominent in this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal intelligence — Howard Gardner's theory includes Interpersonal intelligence, which is the capacity to understand and interact effectively with others, recognizing their moods, motivations, and desires. The student's skills in understanding feelings, mediating conflicts, and leading groups are clear indicators of strong interpersonal intelligence. Intrapersonal intelligence relates to self-understanding, while bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic are different domains of intelligence.

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A. Intrapersonal intelligence

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B. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

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D. Naturalistic intelligence

LGS Mixed Practice Test #825