LGS Mixed Practice Test #753

Question 1

Kerala High Court established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala HC established 1958.‌​‍

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1960

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1956

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1947

Question 2

The SI unit of electrical energy used for billing is:

Accepted Answer

Kilowatt-hour (kWh) — Electricity bills use kWh (1 unit); 1 kWh = 3.6 × 10⁶ J.

Answer

Joule

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Watt

Answer

Horsepower

Question 3

SAARC was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1985 — SAARC founded 8 December 1985 at Dhaka. ‌​‍8 members: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan (2007).

Answer

2000

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1971

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1991

Question 4

Pazhassi Raja is also known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Simham — Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is known as 'Kerala Simham' (Lion of Kerala) for his guerrilla resistance against the British in Malabar/Wayanad.‌​‍

Answer

Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Varma

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Kerala Kesari

Question 5

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as mandated by educational boards aims to assess students in a holistic manner. Which of the following is a core component of the 'Comprehensive' aspect of CCE?

Accepted Answer

C. Evaluation of both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of student development. — The 'Comprehensive' aspect of CCE emphasizes assessing a student's all-round development, including academic (scholastic) and non-academic (co-scholastic) areas like life skills, attitudes, values, and participation in co-curricular activities. Regular unit tests and end-term exams relate more to the 'Continuous' and scholastic aspects but don't capture the 'comprehensive' nature fully. Relying on external examiners is not a core component, and focusing only on scholastic areas contradicts comprehensiveness.

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A. Regular unit tests and end-term examinations.

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B. Assessment of scholastic areas only, focusing on academic achievement.

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D. Exclusive reliance on external examiners for fair assessment.

Question 6

The lanthanides and actinides belong to which block?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

f-block — Inner transition elements: lanthanides (4f) and actinides (5f).‌​‍

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p-block

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d-block

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s-block

Question 7

Delhi vs LG case (2018):

Accepted Answer

LG must act on aid/advice of CoM — SC constitutional bench.

Answer

LG supreme

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LG independent

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All powers with LG

Question 8

In the context of social change in Kerala, the rapid urbanization and migration of youth to cities often lead to specific community health challenges. Which of the following is a direct consequence of such demographic shifts on community health?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased psychosocial stress, lifestyle diseases, and strain on urban health infrastructure. — Rapid urbanization and migration frequently result in increased psychosocial stress due to changing social dynamics, a rise in lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases from sedentary habits and dietary changes, and significant strain on urban health infrastructure. While sanitation might improve in some areas, lifestyle diseases are a major concern. Traditional family support often weakens, and rural primary healthcare can suffer from a lack of trained personnel who migrate to urban centers.

Answer

A. Decreased prevalence of non-communicable diseases due to improved sanitation.

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B. Enhanced traditional family support systems for the elderly and children.

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D. Greater access to primary healthcare services in rural areas due to reduced population density.

Question 9

The pH of a neutral solution is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — Neutral pH = 7 at 25 °C.‌​‍

Answer

14

Answer

3

Answer

1

Question 10

A seasoned school principal is renowned for her exceptional ability to understand and empathize with the diverse emotional states of her students and staff. She skillfully resolves conflicts, motivates individuals, and fosters a harmonious school environment. Furthermore, she possesses a deep understanding of her own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, which guides her leadership decisions. Which two of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences are most prominently displayed by this principal?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence. — Gardner's theory includes Interpersonal Intelligence, which involves understanding and interacting effectively with others, and Intrapersonal Intelligence, which is the capacity to understand oneself. The principal's ability to empathize, resolve conflicts, and motivate others reflects strong Interpersonal Intelligence. Her deep understanding of her own strengths and weaknesses is a clear indicator of Intrapersonal Intelligence. The other options represent different intelligence types not primarily demonstrated in the scenario.

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A. Linguistic and Logical-Mathematical Intelligence.

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B. Spatial and Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence.

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D. Musical and Naturalistic Intelligence.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #753