LGS Mixed Practice Test #589

Question 1

A school principal in a government high school in Kozhikode district observes a decline in academic performance and seeks guidance on improving instructional practices and ensuring adherence to educational standards. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for the academic supervision and administrative oversight of high schools at the district level?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary authority at the district level responsible for the academic supervision, administration, and financial control of high schools and higher secondary schools. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) primarily oversees primary and upper primary schools. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) is a higher district-level officer who oversees the DEOs and AEOs, but the DEO is directly responsible for high schools. A Block Project Officer is generally associated with specific project implementations, not general academic oversight.

Answer

A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO)

Question 2

SI unit of power:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Watt — Watt (W). Power = Energy/Time.‌​‍

Answer

Joule

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Newton

Answer

Pascal

Question 3

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore and:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dutch — Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Colachel in 1741, effectively ending Dutch colonial power in Kerala.‌​‍

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Portuguese

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British

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French

Question 4

Latent heat of fusion is the heat needed to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Change solid to liquid at melting point — Latent heat changes state without temperature change.‌​‍

Answer

Vaporise at any temperature

Answer

Boil a liquid

Answer

Raise temperature

Question 5

'Pomology' is the study of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fruits — Pomology = science of fruit cultivation.‌​‍

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Animals

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Veins

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Birds

Question 6

Which of the following gross motor milestones is typically expected in a 6-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

B. Sitting without support — A 6-month-old infant typically achieves the milestone of sitting without support. Walking independently is expected around 12-15 months, and standing holding onto furniture usually occurs around 9-10 months. Crawling on hands and knees typically develops around 8-9 months.

Answer

A. Walking independently

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C. Standing holding onto furniture

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D. Crawling on hands and knees

Question 7

Kerala's first ministry under E.M.S. Namboodiripad assumed power on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 April 1957 — EMS became first elected CM of Kerala on 5 April 1957.‌​‍

Answer

15 August 1947

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23 April 1994

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1 November 1956

Question 8

UPI abroad — countries accepting:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

France, Sri Lanka, UAE, Singapore, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan — Multiple countries.‌​‍

Answer

Only UAE

Answer

None

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Only France

Question 9

Ranni tourism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Pathanamthitta.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Idukki

Answer

Alappuzha

Question 10

pH of blood:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.4 — ~7.4.‌​‍

Answer

6.5

Answer

7.0

Answer

8.0

LGS Mixed Practice Test #589