LGS Mixed Practice Test #441

Question 1

Coriolis force arises from:

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Earth's rotation — Deflects moving objects right in NH, left in SH. Zero at equator. Affects winds, ocean currents, cyclones.

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Gravity

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Ocean tides

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Solar wind

Question 2

Who wrote Pathummayude Aadu?‌​‍

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Basheer — Vaikom Muhammad Basheer — humorous novel.‌​‍

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Thakazhi

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O.V. Vijayan

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Uroob

Question 3

Kerala's social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were instrumental in challenging entrenched caste hierarchies. A distinctive feature of these movements, when compared to similar efforts in some other regions of India, was:

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B. The prominent role of leaders who emerged from the marginalized communities themselves, directly asserting their rights and advocating for social equality. — A defining characteristic of Kerala's social reform movements was the emergence of powerful leaders from the marginalized communities themselves, such as Sree Narayana Guru (Ezhava) and Ayyankali (Pulaya). These leaders directly organized their communities, asserted their rights, and challenged traditional caste hierarchies, rather than solely relying on reforms initiated by upper-caste reformers or the state. While legislative changes and some support from progressive upper castes existed, the self-assertion of the oppressed communities was paramount.

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A. Their exclusive reliance on legislative reforms initiated by the princely states.

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C. Their primary focus on religious conversion as the sole means to escape caste oppression.

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D. The complete absence of support from progressive sections of the dominant upper castes.

Question 4

Hypothalamus:

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Homeostasis, hormones — Links nervous + endocrine systems.

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Digestion

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Respiration

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Vision

Question 5

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:‌​‍

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South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.‌​‍

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South Canara

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Coorg

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Madras Presidency

Question 6

How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?‌​‍

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5 — The Security Council has 5 permanent members (P5): USA, Russia, China, France, UK. ‌​‍Each has veto power. There are also 10 non-permanent members.

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3

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7

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10

Question 7

International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th each year. A teacher in a rural primary school plans an activity for this day. Which of the following activities would most effectively align with the core objective of International Literacy Day?

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B. Conducting a workshop for parents on the importance of adult literacy and basic reading skills. — International Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies, and to promote literacy as a human right. Conducting a workshop for parents on adult literacy directly addresses this core objective by empowering adults with foundational reading skills, which in turn positively impacts their families and communities. The other options, while valuable educational activities, do not specifically target the promotion of literacy in the way the day intends.

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A. Organizing a debate competition on the history of Indian education policies.

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C. Facilitating a science fair to promote scientific temper among students.

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D. Arranging a cultural program showcasing regional folk arts and traditions.

Question 8

Rahul Gandhi's Kerala seat:‌​‍

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Wayanad — Wayanad (till 2024).‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

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Palakkad

Question 9

The pitch of a sound depends on its:‌​‍

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Frequency — Higher frequency = higher pitch; amplitude determines loudness.‌​‍

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Speed

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Amplitude

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Direction

Question 10

What is the orbital period of a geostationary satellite?‌​‍

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24 h — ~23h 56m (sidereal day). ‌​‍Altitude ~35,786 km above equator. Orbits in equatorial plane.

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365 d

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1 h

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12 h

LGS Mixed Practice Test #441