LGS Mixed Practice Test #226

Question 1

Excel formula starts with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

= — = (equals sign).‌​‍

Answer

+

Answer

#

Answer

@

Question 2

Distance travelled by light in 1 second is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

300,000 km — Speed of light c ≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s = 300,000 km/s.‌​‍

Answer

3,000,000 km

Answer

300 m

Answer

3000 km

Question 3

The leader of the Malabar Rebellion was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji — Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji was the key leader of the 1921 Malabar Rebellion.‌​‍

Answer

K. Kelappan

Answer

T.K. Madhavan

Answer

Pazhassi Raja

Question 4

Aruvippuram Prathishta (idol installation) by Sree Narayana Guru took place in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which reserved temple rituals for Brahmins. ‌​‍He declared: 'We are not installing a Brahmin Shiva; this is our Shiva.'

Answer

1891

Answer

1885

Answer

1895

Question 5

Fort Kochi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Kochi's old European quarter.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kollam

Answer

TVM

Question 6

What was India's population according to the 2011 census?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.21 billion — Next census delayed by COVID. ‌​‍India surpassed China 2023 (~1.43 billion per UN est.).

Answer

500 million

Answer

1.5 billion

Answer

1 billion

Question 7

Mussolini's paramilitary force was called the:

Accepted Answer

Blackshirts — Mussolini's Blackshirts (Camicie Nere) were the Fascist Party's militia.

Answer

Brownshirts

Answer

Redshirts

Answer

Greenshirts

Question 8

Self-financing colleges in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Managed by private — Private unaided colleges.‌​‍

Answer

Govt

Answer

Unknown

Answer

Co-op

Question 9

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development). What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation across all school boards. — PARAKH is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre with the primary role of setting norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India. Its purpose is to shift assessment towards competency-based learning and away from rote memorization, ensuring a more holistic evaluation. It is not responsible for higher education entrance exams, financial management, or teacher recruitment.

Answer

A. To conduct a single national entrance examination for all undergraduate admissions in India.

Answer

B. To manage the financial allocation and auditing for all state education departments.

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D. To recruit and train teachers for all public and private schools nationwide.

Question 10

Kerala's diverse topography and climate contribute to various soil types, with laterite soils being prominent in many regions. From an agricultural perspective, which of the following accurately describes a characteristic challenge associated with laterite soils in Kerala and its underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

C. Poor nutrient retention and acidity, primarily due to intense leaching of soluble minerals under heavy rainfall and high temperatures. — Laterite soils in Kerala are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, which lead to intense leaching of soluble minerals and silica, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process results in soils that are generally acidic and poor in essential plant nutrients, posing a significant challenge for agriculture without proper management. Options A and B describe characteristics opposite to laterite soils, while D refers to a problem primarily affecting coastal alluvial soils.

Answer

A. High fertility due to rich organic matter content, resulting from dense forest cover.

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B. Excellent water retention capacity, making them ideal for paddy cultivation without extensive irrigation.

Answer

D. Susceptibility to severe salinity, caused by tidal incursions in coastal areas.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #226