LGS Mixed Practice Test #494

Question 1

The noble gas used in advertising sign tubes with reddish-orange glow is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neon — Neon gives a reddish-orange glow in discharge tubes — used in 'neon signs'.‌​‍

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Argon

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Krypton

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Helium

Question 2

Matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liquid — Liquids have definite volume but take the shape of their container.‌​‍

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Plasma

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Gas

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Solid

Question 3

The Italian city that served as the major centre of the Renaissance was:

Accepted Answer

Florence — Florence — wealthy through trade and banking, patronised by the Medici.

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Rome

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Venice

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Naples

Question 4

A primary school teacher observes a persistent issue with disruptive behavior during independent reading time. She decides to use action research to address this. After *identifying the problem* and *planning an intervention* (e.g., implementing a new reward system), what would be her *immediate next step* in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

B. Systematically collecting data on student behavior before and after implementing the reward system. — The action research cycle typically follows Plan → Act → Observe → Reflect. After planning an intervention, the next logical step is to 'Act' (implement the plan) and 'Observe' (collect data on the impact of the intervention). Options A and C are too premature or too broad for the immediate next step in her specific action research project. Option D describes a diagnostic step that might precede problem identification, not the immediate step after planning an intervention.

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A. Disseminating her findings at a national educational conference.

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C. Formulating a hypothesis about the general causes of disruptive behavior in primary schools.

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D. Comparing her students' behavior with national averages to determine the severity of the problem.

Question 5

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is based on:

Accepted Answer

Natural selection — Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' (1859): species evolve via natural selection of heritable traits.

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Lamarckism

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Catastrophism

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Spontaneous generation

Question 6

മലയാളം പഠനത്തിൽ രചനാത്മകമായ സമീപനം (Constructivist approach) പിന്തുടരുന്ന ഒരു അധ്യാപികയുടെ ക്ലാസ്സ് മുറിയിലെ പ്രധാന സവിശേഷത എന്തായിരിക്കും?

Accepted Answer

B. വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ സ്വയം അറിവ് നിർമ്മിക്കുന്നതിനും ആശയങ്ങൾ പങ്കുവെക്കുന്നതിനും അവസരം ലഭിക്കുന്നു — രചനാത്മകമായ സമീപനത്തിൽ, വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ അറിവിന്റെ നിഷ്ക്രിയ സ്വീകർത്താക്കളാകുന്നതിനു പകരം, സജീവമായി അറിവ് നിർമ്മിക്കുന്നവരായി മാറുന്നു. അവർക്ക് സ്വന്തം ആശയങ്ങൾ പങ്കുവെക്കാനും പുതിയ അറിവുകൾ കണ്ടെത്താനും അവസരം ലഭിക്കുന്നു. അധ്യാപികയുടെ പ്രഭാഷണം, പാഠപുസ്തകത്തെ മാത്രം ആശ്രയിക്കൽ, മനഃപാഠമാക്കൽ എന്നിവ പരമ്പരാഗത പഠനരീതികളാണ്.

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A. അധ്യാപിക പാഠഭാഗങ്ങൾ വിശദമായി പ്രഭാഷണം നടത്തുന്നു

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C. എല്ലാ പഠനപ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളും പാഠപുസ്തകത്തെ മാത്രം അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കിയുള്ളതായിരിക്കും

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D. വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ വ്യാകരണ നിയമങ്ങൾ മനഃപാഠമാക്കുന്നതിൽ ശ്രദ്ധ കേന്ദ്രീകരിക്കുന്നു

Question 7

Ernakulam as district since:

Accepted Answer

1958 — 1958.

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1956

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1970

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1947

Question 8

The increasing trend of nuclear families and migration of young adults to urban areas in Kerala has significantly impacted the care of the elderly. What is the most likely consequence of this social change on the health of the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased risk of social isolation and mental health issues among the elderly. — The breakdown of traditional joint family systems and migration leaves many elderly individuals living alone, leading to social isolation, loneliness, and a higher risk of depression and other mental health problems. While urban areas may offer more facilities, access is not guaranteed, and modern communication cannot fully replace physical presence and traditional support. Urban lifestyles can also contribute to lifestyle diseases, not necessarily decrease them.

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A. Improved access to specialized geriatric care facilities.

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B. Decreased prevalence of chronic lifestyle diseases due to urban amenities.

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D. Enhanced family support systems due to modern communication technologies.

Question 9

NITI Aayog initiatives for EVs and air quality: (i) LiFE (ii) Shoonya (iii) NDAP (iv) E-Amrit‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (ii & iv) — Shoonya and E-Amrit promote EVs directly. ‌​‍LiFE is Lifestyle for Environment (broader); NDAP is data platform.

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Only (i)

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Only (iii)

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Only (iii & iv)

Question 10

Which event directly led to the formation of Kerala State on 1 November 1956?

Accepted Answer

States Reorganisation Act 1956 — The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 created Kerala by merging Travancore-Cochin with Malabar.

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Indian Independence Act 1947

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Government of India Act 1935

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Royal Titles Act 1858

LGS Mixed Practice Test #494