LGS Mixed Practice Test #485

Question 1

Narmada Bachao Andolan led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medha Patkar — Against Sardar Sarovar Dam. ‌​‍Displacement and rehabilitation issues. SC allowed height increase conditional.

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Vandana Shiva

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Sunderlal

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Aruna Roy

Question 2

Mean kinetic energy per molecule of ideal gas at absolute T is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(3/2)kT — Equipartition: (1/2)kT per DOF. Monatomic gas has 3 translational DOF.‌​‍

Answer

kT

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(5/2)kT

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RT

Question 3

In Kerala, the 'Kerala State Co-operative Marketing Federation (MARKETFED)' primarily assists farmers by:

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating collective bargaining and marketing of agricultural produce — MARKETFED is a state-level cooperative that helps farmers sell their produce collectively to secure better prices, acting as a marketing intermediary. Option A is incorrect as it does not provide subsidies for machinery. Option C is wrong because MARKETFED does not impose price ceilings. Option D is incorrect as it does not regulate imports of agricultural machinery.

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A. Providing direct subsidies for purchasing tractors

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C. Imposing price ceilings on essential food items

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D. Regulating the import of agricultural machinery

Question 4

The Kerala Education Department's 'Hi-Tech School Project' under the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission aims to significantly upgrade the learning environment. Which of the following best describes its core objective?

Accepted Answer

B. To convert all classrooms in government and aided schools into smart classrooms with digital equipment and internet connectivity. — The 'Hi-Tech School Project' primarily focuses on upgrading the physical and digital infrastructure of public classrooms. Its core objective is to convert traditional classrooms into smart learning spaces equipped with projectors, laptops, and internet connectivity, thereby modernizing the teaching-learning process. Other options represent either partial aspects, consequences, or entirely different initiatives.

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A. To ensure every student receives a personal tablet for online learning.

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C. To introduce advanced coding and robotics curriculum from primary grades.

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D. To provide specialized training to teachers in advanced IT skills only.

Question 5

Which type of evaluation in CCE Kerala model is designed to assess students' 'Learning Outcomes' in a summative manner after completing a term?

Accepted Answer

B. Summative evaluation conducted to assign grades in final examination — Summative evaluations (e.g., term-end exams) test learning outcomes after instruction. Formative evaluations (e.g., term activities) provide ongoing feedback. Teacher-centred evaluations focus on delivery, not outcomes.

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A. Formative evaluation conducted during classroom activities

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on student attendance

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D. Continuous evaluation conducted as a district-level programme

Question 6

Before introducing a complex topic on the human circulatory system, a biology teacher starts the lesson by reviewing students' prior knowledge of the heart and blood, and then provides a general overview of how the system functions as a whole, relating it to concepts they already understand. This strategy is an example of applying which of Ausubel's principles?

Accepted Answer

B. Advance organizers — Ausubel's theory of meaningful verbal learning emphasizes the use of advance organizers, which are introductory statements or concepts presented before the main lesson to provide a framework for new information. By reviewing prior knowledge and giving a general overview, the teacher is helping students connect new information to existing cognitive structures, facilitating meaningful learning. Reciprocal teaching is Vygotskian, guided discovery is Brunerian, and operant conditioning is a behaviorist concept.

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A. Reciprocal teaching

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C. Guided discovery

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D. Operant conditioning

Question 7

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), the integrated scheme for school education in Kerala, emphasizes several key areas. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing new residential schools exclusively for gifted students across districts. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an overarching program for school education, aiming for holistic development and inclusive, equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary. While SSK supports various educational needs, establishing *new residential schools exclusively* for gifted students is not a primary objective; its focus is on integrated and inclusive education for all children within the existing school structure and improving overall quality.

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A. Providing quality education to all children from pre-school to senior secondary level.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development from elementary to secondary stages.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive classroom environments for all learners.

Question 8

Refractive index of water is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1.33 — n_water ≈ 1.33; diamond ~2.42; glass ~1.5.

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1.00

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1.50

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2.42

Question 9

The 'laterite soil' found in Kerala is primarily associated with which of the following climatic characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A. High rainfall with leaching of silica — Laterite soil forms due to intense leaching of silica in high-rainfall tropical climates, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process is prominent in Kerala's humid climate, making high rainfall the key factor.

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B. Low rainfall with high evaporation

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C. Moderate rainfall with balanced mineral retention

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D. Arid conditions with minimal weathering

Question 10

The least distance of distinct vision for a normal adult eye is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 cm — Near point of a normal eye is at 25 cm; nearer objects cause strain.‌​‍

Answer

1 m

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10 cm

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50 cm

LGS Mixed Practice Test #485