LGS Mixed Practice Test #283

Question 1

Under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the role of the State Implementation Society (SIS) includes:

Accepted Answer

B. Providing technical support and guidance for the implementation of SSA schemes — The State Implementation Society (SIS) under SSA provides technical support and guidance for the effective implementation of SSA schemes. Teacher appointments (Option A) are handled by the education department or local bodies. Enforcing school uniforms (Option C) is not a role of SIS. Conducting national-level research (Option D) is beyond its mandate.

Answer

A. Directly appointing teachers for government schools

Answer

C. Enforcing school uniforms in all government schools

Answer

D. Conducting research on educational policies at the national level

Question 2

Mpox WHO emergency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 and 2024 — Multiple PHEIC declarations.‌​‍

Answer

Only 2022

Answer

Only 2024

Answer

Never

Question 3

Strongest muscle:

Accepted Answer

Masseter (jaw) — Masseter — strongest by force.

Answer

Biceps

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Question 4

The Right to Education Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. In the context of its implementation in Kerala, which of the following provisions is a crucial mechanism to ensure inclusive education as per the Act?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala ensures that all private unaided schools reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with reimbursement from the state. — Option B directly reflects a key provision of the RTE Act, which mandates 25% reservation in private unaided schools for economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with the state reimbursing the schools. This is a crucial mechanism for inclusive education. Option A is not a mandatory provision of the RTE Act. Option C pertains to early childhood education (below 6 years), which is outside the 6-14 age group covered by RTE, though Anganwadis are important for overall child development. Option D is a policy initiative but not a core mandate of the RTE Act's free and compulsory educat

Answer

A. The state government has made it mandatory for all private schools to offer free transport facilities for students from marginalized communities.

Answer

C. The Anganwadi system in Kerala has been formally integrated into the primary education structure to extend the RTE benefits to children below 6 years.

Answer

D. Kerala has introduced a compulsory skill development program from Class V onwards to enhance employability, as part of the RTE framework.

Question 5

'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907 for Dalit upliftment in Travancore.‌​‍

Answer

A.K. Gopalan

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Answer

Vakkom Maulavi

Question 6

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. The order from Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Answer

Venus

Answer

Mars

Answer

Earth

Question 7

Longest tunnel in world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gotthard Base (rail) — Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland (rail).‌​‍

Answer

Many

Answer

Laerdal (road)

Answer

Both types

Question 8

Who is the current President of the Maldives (as of late 2024)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohamed Muizzu — Muizzu from Nov 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Yameen

Answer

Gayoom

Answer

Solih

Question 9

Which phenomenon of light causes a rainbow?

Accepted Answer

Scattering — Rainbows form by refraction + dispersion + internal reflection, which is generally categorised under scattering/dispersion (closest option).

Answer

Diffraction

Answer

Reflection

Answer

Radiation

Question 10

Indian poet Kamala Das wrote in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both English and Malayalam (as Madhavikutty) — Confessional poetry. ‌​‍'An Introduction', 'My Story' (autobiography). Controversial bold themes.

Answer

Tamil

Answer

Only English

Answer

Hindi

LGS Mixed Practice Test #283