LGS Mixed Practice Test #60

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru's famous quote is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Caste One Religion One God — Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu.‌​‍

Answer

Jai Hind

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Swaraj is my birthright

Answer

Do or Die

Question 2

DNA has how many strands?

Accepted Answer

2 (double helix) — DNA is a double-stranded antiparallel helix (Watson-Crick, 1953).

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 3

Study of microorganisms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Microbiology — Microbiology (umbrella term).‌​‍

Answer

Bacteriology

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Virology

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All three

Question 4

Sree Padmanabha temple vault B:

Accepted Answer

Unopened (disputed) — Vault B — legal disputes.

Answer

Opened

Answer

Empty

Answer

Destroyed

Question 5

What does oligopoly mean?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Few large sellers, interdependence, barriers — Oligopoly: auto industry, airlines, telecom. ‌​‍Firms consider rivals' reactions. Cournot, Bertrand, Stackelberg, Game theory models.

Answer

One seller

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Many

Answer

Homogeneous only

Question 6

Who won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award 2026?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carlos Alcaraz — Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis) won Laureus Sportsman of the Year 2026 at the Madrid ceremony.‌​‍

Answer

Jannik Sinner

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Novak Djokovic

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Rafael Nadal

Question 7

Kunchacko:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Filmmaker — Film producer — Udaya Studios.‌​‍

Answer

Politician

Answer

Monk

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Author

Question 8

Kerala's diverse topography, ranging from coastal plains to high-altitude mountains, results in a variety of soil types. In the mid-highlands of Kerala, characterized by undulating terrain and significant rainfall, which of the following soil types is predominantly found, and what is its typical agricultural utility?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soils; acidic, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and spices. — The mid-highlands of Kerala, with their heavy rainfall and tropical temperatures, are predominantly characterized by laterite soils. These soils are formed through intense leaching, making them acidic and rich in iron and aluminium oxides. They are particularly well-suited for plantation crops such as rubber, tea, coffee, and various spices, which thrive in these conditions.

Answer

A. Alluvial soils; highly fertile, ideal for paddy cultivation in river basins.

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B. Black soils; rich in clay and minerals, suitable for cotton and sugarcane.

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D. Red soils; moderately fertile, good for dryland crops like millets and groundnuts.

Question 9

The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 was awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun — Ambros and Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel for microRNA discovery and post-transcriptional gene regulation.‌​‍

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Svante Paabo

Answer

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman

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David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian

Question 10

A history teacher wants to make a lesson on ancient civilizations more interactive and engaging, moving beyond traditional textbook discussions. Which combination of teaching aids and ICT tools would be most effective for achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating virtual reality (VR) tours of historical sites and interactive quizzes. — Virtual Reality (VR) tours offer immersive experiences, allowing students to 'visit' ancient sites and visualize historical contexts dynamically. Coupled with interactive quizzes, this approach significantly enhances engagement and provides a multi-sensory learning experience beyond passive observation, making the lesson highly interactive and memorable.

Answer

A. Relying solely on a detailed map and a timeline chart.

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B. Using a documentary video and encouraging group discussions.

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D. Distributing photocopies of primary source documents for individual reading.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #60