LGS Mixed Practice Test #447

Question 1

Smallest district by area:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — 1,414 sq km, smallest.

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Kottayam

Question 2

Tipu Sultan invaded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Malabar (1766 onwards).‌​‍

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Travancore

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Cochin

Answer

All Kerala

Question 3

Victoria Falls height/width:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

108m × 1708m wide — Zambezi River.‌​‍

Answer

100m × 2000m

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50m × 1000m

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200m × 500m

Question 4

Gas that is an exception to ideal behavior most noticeably at low T:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CO₂ — Real gases deviate at high P, low T. ‌​‍Larger, more polarizable molecules (CO₂, NH₃) deviate more than He, H₂.

Answer

All behave ideally

Answer

He

Answer

H₂

Question 5

The SI unit of potential difference is:

Accepted Answer

Volt — Volt (V) = Joule per Coulomb.

Answer

Ampere

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Ohm

Answer

Joule

Question 6

The Kerala State Teacher's Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of education. Which of the following is a primary criterion for selecting a teacher for this award?

Accepted Answer

D. Innovative teaching methodologies leading to improved learning outcomes and student engagement. — The primary focus of a teacher's award is to recognize excellence in teaching and its direct impact on students. Innovative teaching methodologies that result in improved learning outcomes and student engagement are core to this. While research (A), community service (B), or high pass rates (C) are commendable, they are either secondary or can be outcomes rather than the direct measure of a teacher's innovative pedagogical contribution.

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A. Publication of a minimum of five research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

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B. Active involvement in community service and social welfare initiatives, alongside teaching.

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C. Achieving 100% pass results for students in board examinations for at least five consecutive years.

Question 7

The point inside Earth where an earthquake originates is called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Focus (Hypocentre) — Focus = point of origin; epicentre = point directly above on Earth's surface.‌​‍

Answer

Fault

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Epicentre

Answer

Seismogram

Question 8

Which Travancore ruler is credited with the development of Thiruvananthapuram as a modern city?

Accepted Answer

Swathi Thirunal — Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1829-1847) was a scholar-king who modernised Travancore, established English education, and was a renowned composer of Carnatic and Hindustani music.

Answer

Marthanda Varma

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Uthradam Thirunal

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Sri Chithira Thirunal

Question 9

Largest phylum in animals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arthropoda — Arthropoda (insects, crustaceans etc.).‌​‍

Answer

Chordata

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Annelida

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Mollusca

Question 10

UPI was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — UPI (Unified Payments Interface) was launched in 2016 by NPCI. ‌​‍It enables instant bank transfers via mobile.

Answer

2014

Answer

2018

Answer

2020

LGS Mixed Practice Test #447