LGS Mixed Practice Test #40

Question 1

The capital of Sri Lanka is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte — Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. ‌​‍Colombo is the commercial capital.

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Colombo

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Kandy

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Galle

Question 2

FIFA 2026 hosted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA/Canada/Mexico — First tri-hosted World Cup.‌​‍

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Qatar

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India

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Australia

Question 3

Kasaragod is known as the 'Land of Gods and Forts' and has how many forts?

Accepted Answer

7 — Kasaragod has seven major forts including Bekal, Chandragiri, and Hosdurg, earning it the title.

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5

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10

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12

Question 4

Governor appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President — President on advice of Central Government.‌​‍

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CM

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State Legislature

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PM

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a controlled nuclear chain reaction, a principle crucial for sustainable energy production?

Accepted Answer

C. The continuous generation of electricity in a nuclear power plant reactor. — A nuclear power plant reactor utilizes control rods to absorb excess neutrons, thereby maintaining a sustained and controlled chain reaction that generates heat for electricity. An atomic bomb represents an uncontrolled chain reaction, leading to a massive, instantaneous energy release. Spontaneous decay is a natural radioactive process, not a chain reaction, and nuclear fusion is a distinct process where light nuclei combine.

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A. The spontaneous decay of Uranium-238 into Thorium-234.

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B. The rapid, uncontrolled release of energy in an atomic bomb explosion.

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D. The fusion of hydrogen isotopes in the sun's core.

Question 6

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

Accepted Answer

C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 7

The master gland of the body is the:

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — The anterior pituitary controls other endocrine glands (thyroid, adrenal, gonads).

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Thyroid

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Adrenal

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Hypothalamus

Question 8

The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barometer — Barometers (mercury or aneroid) measure atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Hygrometer

Question 9

Who was called the 'Lincoln' of Kerala for uplifting backward communities?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan — 'Lincoln of Kerala' for his work for depressed classes.‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi

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Velayudha Panikkar

Question 10

A government Lower Primary school in a rural area of Thrissur district reports a persistent issue of teacher absenteeism and non-compliance with curriculum delivery schedules. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for conducting immediate inspections, initiating disciplinary action, and ensuring the smooth functioning of primary education in that specific locality?

Accepted Answer

B. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the primary supervisory authority for Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools within a specific educational sub-district. They are responsible for local inspections, addressing administrative issues like teacher absenteeism, and ensuring the implementation of educational policies at the grassroots level. The DEO oversees high schools and overall district administration, while DDE is a higher-level district functionary. The BPO focuses on project implementation under Samagra Shiksha Kerala, not direct disciplinary action or routine supervision of schoo

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A. District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO), Samagra Shiksha Kerala

LGS Mixed Practice Test #40