LGS Mixed Practice Test #763

Question 1

In the context of teaching English as a second language, which approach emphasizes the use of authentic materials and tasks to promote language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A. Task-based language teaching — Task-based language teaching (TBLT) centers on meaningful tasks using authentic materials to simulate real-life language use, fostering natural acquisition. The Silent Way (B) focuses on discovery learning with minimal teacher talk, Total Physical Response (C) uses physical actions tied to language, and the structural approach (D) prioritizes grammatical structures over meaningful communication.

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B. Silent way

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C. Total physical response

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D. Structural approach

Question 2

The shape of acceleration vs mass graph for constant force is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyperbola — F = ma → a = F/m (constant F). a vs m is rectangular hyperbola (xy=k).‌​‍

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Ellipse

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Parabola

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Straight line

Question 3

Pernicious anaemia is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂ — B₁₂ (cobalamin) deficiency impairs RBC production → megaloblastic anaemia.‌​‍

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Vitamin C

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Iron

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Folic acid

Question 4

Kerala's Food Security Act implementation:

Accepted Answer

100% coverage — Among first states to implement fully.

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50%

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75%

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Unknown

Question 5

To foster imaginative thinking, enhance vocabulary, and encourage the expression of abstract ideas and emotions among students in a language class, which literary form is most conducive?

Accepted Answer

C. Composing free verse poetry. — Free verse poetry uniquely allows for expansive imaginative thinking and the exploration of abstract concepts and emotions through rich imagery, metaphors, and varied vocabulary without strict structural constraints. While other forms contribute to language development, poetry is particularly potent for this combination of objectives by encouraging creative and non-literal expression.

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A. Crafting short stories with a prescribed plot.

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B. Writing descriptive personal journals.

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D. Developing a script for a short play.

Question 6

The Travancore State Congress was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1938 — Travancore State Congress formed in 1938 to demand responsible government in Travancore.‌​‍

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1920

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1930

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1945

Question 7

Sreeni (ONV's pet name):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O.N.V. Kurup — O.N.V.‌​‍

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Asan

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Vallathol

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Ulloor

Question 8

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.‌​‍

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Ayya Swamikal

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 9

The SI unit of frequency is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hertz (Hz) — 1 Hz = 1 cycle per second. Named after Heinrich Hertz.‌​‍

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Decibel

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Second

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Metre

Question 10

Coir is made from:

Accepted Answer

Coconut husk — Coconut fibre from husk.

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Cotton

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Jute

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Banana

LGS Mixed Practice Test #763