LGS Mixed Practice Test #822

Question 1

A secondary school teacher aims to foster empathy, improve oral communication, and encourage students to understand diverse viewpoints within the classroom. Which of the following literary forms, when actively implemented, would be most effective in achieving these combined learning objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging students in reader's theatre and dramatic enactments. — The correct answer is B. Reader's theatre and dramatic enactments actively involve students in taking on different roles, which directly fosters empathy by requiring them to understand and portray diverse perspectives. This form also significantly improves oral communication skills through dialogue delivery and encourages emotional expression in a structured setting. The other options, while valuable, do not offer the same combined benefits for active perspective-taking and oral communication through performance.

Answer

A. Analyzing narrative structures in short stories.

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C. Conducting in-depth discussions on the thematic elements of novels.

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D. Instructing students to write personal reflective essays based on biographies.

Question 2

Kolathiri (Kannur area):

Accepted Answer

Kolathiri dynasty — North Malabar.

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Venad

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Perumpadappu

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Other

Question 3

RBI Governor 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Shaktikanta Das till Dec 2024; Sanjay Malhotra after.‌​‍

Answer

Shaktikanta Das

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Sanjay Malhotra

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Urjit Patel

Question 4

Van der Waals equation corrects ideal gas law for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intermolecular forces and finite molecular volume — (P + a/V²)(V - b) = RT. 'a' for attraction, 'b' for volume.‌​‍

Answer

Volume only

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Temperature

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Pressure of light

Question 5

Which of the following types of joints allows for the greatest range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

C. Ball and socket joint — Ball and socket joints, like those in the shoulder and hip, allow for multi-axial movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction, providing the greatest range of motion. Hinge, pivot, and condyloid joints allow for more limited, specific types of movement.

Answer

A. Hinge joint

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B. Pivot joint

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D. Condyloid joint

Question 6

Sum of interior angles of a hexagon is:

Accepted Answer

720° — (6−2)×180 = 720°.

Answer

540°

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900°

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1080°

Question 7

Film Awards introduced by Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1969 — Kerala State Film Awards since 1969.

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1950

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1957

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1965

Question 8

What are debentures?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Debt instruments with fixed interest — Creditors, not owners. Interest paid even if loss. Secured/unsecured. Convertible/non-convertible. Charge on assets.

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Equity shares

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Preference

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Loans from public

Question 9

The largest producer of rubber in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces ~70% of India's natural rubber; Kottayam is the hub.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Tripura

Question 10

The modern atomic theory was first proposed (1808) by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John Dalton — John Dalton (1808) proposed that matter is made of indivisible atoms — foundation of modern atomic theory.‌​‍

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Niels Bohr

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J. J. Thomson

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Aristotle

LGS Mixed Practice Test #822