LGS Mixed Practice Test #487

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a member of the BRICS economic alliance as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

A. Indonesia — Indonesia is a potential candidate for BRICS expansion but has not yet joined as a full member as of 2024. South Africa, Brazil, and India are founding members of BRICS, established in 2009. The alliance focuses on economic cooperation among major emerging markets.

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B. South Africa

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C. Brazil

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D. India

Question 2

When was the Press Council of India established?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 (statutory body from 1978 Act) — Statutory, not regulatory. ‌​‍Adjudicates complaints against/by press. Chairman traditionally retired SC judge.

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2000

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1947

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1991

Question 3

A primary benefit of implementing the 5E learning model in a classroom is that it:

Accepted Answer

C. Fosters an inquiry-based, student-centered approach aligned with constructivist principles. — The 5E model is designed to facilitate inquiry-based learning, where students actively construct knowledge through a guided process of engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation, consistent with constructivist pedagogy. It is not primarily about speed, rote learning, or reducing collaboration.

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A. Streamlines content delivery, allowing teachers to cover more topics quickly.

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B. Promotes rote memorization of facts and definitions for standardized tests.

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D. Reduces the need for student collaboration, focusing on individual achievement.

Question 4

Coconut tree is Kerala's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State tree — State tree.‌​‍

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State animal

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State flower

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State fish

Question 5

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising took place in which year?

Accepted Answer

1946 — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Travancore government took place in October 1946.

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1921

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1930

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1957

Question 6

Positive geotropism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Roots downward — Roots grow toward gravity.‌​‍

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Both

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Stems up

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Neither

Question 7

What does German silver contain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cu + Zn + Ni — German silver has no silver — it is an alloy of Cu, Zn, Ni.‌​‍

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Silver + zinc

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Silver only

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Silver + copper

Question 8

Pattupattu:

Accepted Answer

Sangam literature — Tamil Sangam era (influenced Kerala).

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Malayalam

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Kalari text

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Food

Question 9

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

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NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 10

Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the laterite regions of Kerala and is characterized by its red color due to iron oxide accumulation?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soil — Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall and temperature conditions, leading to the accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives it a distinct red color. Alluvial soil is found in river basins, black soil is typical of Deccan regions, and red loamy soil is less common in Kerala's lateritic zones.

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A. Alluvial soil

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B. Black soil

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D. Red loamy soil

LGS Mixed Practice Test #487