LGS Mixed Practice Test #478

Question 1

The Malayali newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' was edited by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ramakrishna Pillai — Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai edited the paper; he was exiled by the Travancore government in 1910 for criticism.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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K. P. Kesava Menon

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C. V. Kunhiraman

Question 2

Testosterone from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Testes — Male sex hormone.‌​‍

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Pituitary

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Ovary

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Thyroid

Question 3

Which metal is used to make electromagnet?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soft iron — Soft iron has high magnetic permeability and low retentivity — ideal core for electromagnets.‌​‍

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Copper

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Cobalt

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Stainless steel

Question 4

A school principal in Kerala is looking for an initiative to improve students' digital literacy, introduce them to basic programming, and promote cyber safety awareness. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would best align with these goals?

Accepted Answer

B. Little KITES Kerala — Little KITES Kerala clubs are specifically designed to foster digital literacy, introduce students to programming, animation, and ensure cyber safety, aligning perfectly with the principal's goals. Pravesanolsavam is an admission festival, Haritha Vidyalayam focuses on environmental awareness, and Bhoomithra Sena are eco-clubs.

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A. Pravesanolsavam

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C. Haritha Vidyalayam

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D. Bhoomithra Sena

Question 5

SVAMITVA scheme provides:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Property cards to rural homeowners using drone surveys — SVAMITVA uses drone mapping to provide property ownership cards to rural homeowners, enabling them to use property as financial asset.‌​‍

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Skill training to youth

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Insurance to farmers

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Solar panels to villages

Question 6

In a nuclear reactor, what is the primary purpose of the moderator?

Accepted Answer

B. To slow down fast neutrons to thermal energies for sustained chain reactions. — The moderator in a nuclear reactor slows down fast neutrons (released during fission) to thermal energies, which increases the likelihood of further fission reactions and sustains the chain reaction. Option A describes the role of control rods, not the moderator. Option C refers to shielding, typically handled by the reactor's biological shield. Option D pertains to energy conversion, which is the function of the turbine and generator system.

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A. To absorb excess neutrons and control the reaction rate.

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C. To shield workers from radiation emitted during fission.

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D. To convert thermal energy into electrical energy via turbines.

Question 7

Kerala's largest district by population:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram (2011) — Malappuram.‌​‍

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TVM

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

Question 8

The SI unit of electric current is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ampere — Ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current, named after French physicist André-Marie Ampère. ‌​‍Volt = potential difference, Watt = power, Ohm = resistance.

Answer

Watt

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Volt

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Ohm

Question 9

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, School Management Committees (SMCs) are pivotal for effective school governance. In Kerala, how do the existing structures, particularly the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs), typically integrate with or complement the mandate of SMCs in public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. PTAs often function as the de facto SMCs, with active participation of parents and teachers, and LSGIs provide infrastructure and support. — In Kerala, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) have a long history of strong and active involvement in school management, often fulfilling many of the roles envisioned for SMCs under the RTE Act. Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) play a significant role in providing infrastructural development and financial support to public schools. This collaborative model ensures community participation and effective governance, leveraging existing robust local structures rather than creating entirely separate, overriding bodies.

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A. LSGIs primarily handle financial allocations, while PTAs solely focus on extracurricular activities, with minimal overlap with SMC functions.

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C. SMCs are independently constituted, and their decisions override those of PTAs and LSGIs in all academic and administrative matters.

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D. Kerala has opted out of forming SMCs, instead relying entirely on the traditional PTA system and direct LSGI oversight.

Question 10

The SI unit of potential difference is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Volt — Volt (V) = Joule per Coulomb.‌​‍

Answer

Ampere

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Ohm

Answer

Joule

LGS Mixed Practice Test #478