LGS Mixed Practice Test #655

Question 1

Who wrote the poem 'Jathikkummi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit Karuppan wrote Jathikkummi, a poem advocating social equality for lower castes.‌​‍

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Vallathol

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Ulloor

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Kumaran Asan

Question 2

Figure of speech in 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' (Shakespeare):

Accepted Answer

Oxymoron / Paradox — Contradictory terms juxtaposed — oxymoron; the whole line is a paradox.

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Metonymy

Question 3

A fuse works by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Melting and breaking the circuit during excess current — Fuses have low melting point; excess current melts them, protecting equipment.‌​‍

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Reflecting current

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Increasing resistance

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Storing charge

Question 4

The Pampadum Shola National Park is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Pampadum Shola NP (1.32 km²) — India's smallest national park — is in Idukki.‌​‍

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam

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Wayanad

Question 5

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the NEP 2020 regarding the teaching of mother tongue or local language in schools?

Accepted Answer

A. It should be mandatory till Grade 5, with flexibility thereafter. — The NEP 2020 emphasizes multilingualism and suggests that the medium of instruction should be the mother tongue or local language up to Grade 5, with flexibility for continuation beyond. It does not mandate sole use of local languages or phase out mother tongue instruction prematurely.

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B. It should be the sole medium of instruction in all government schools.

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C. It should be completely phased out in favor of English.

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D. It should be introduced only at the university level.

Question 6

How many biodiversity hotspots are there in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — India has 4 biodiversity hotspots: Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).‌​‍

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2

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3

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5

Question 7

The 'Wagon Tragedy' during the Malabar Rebellion is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black Hole of Podannur — The Wagon Tragedy, where prisoners suffocated in a closed goods wagon during transport, is called the 'Black Hole of Podannur' (near Coimbatore).‌​‍

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Black Hole of Calcutta

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Jallianwala Bagh of Kerala

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Punnapra Tragedy

Question 8

To effectively manage potential conflicts and build a cohesive classroom community, which of the following practices should a teacher prioritize at the beginning of the academic year?

Accepted Answer

A. Establishing clear procedures for transitions and daily routines. — Establishing clear procedures and daily routines provides structure, predictability, and reduces ambiguity, which are foundational for preventing many common disruptions and fostering a sense of security. Fixed seating (B) can be restrictive and may not always be optimal. Focusing primarily on punishment (C) creates a negative environment. Minimizing interaction (D) hinders rapport and community building.

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B. Assigning students to fixed seating arrangements for the entire year.

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C. Focusing primarily on strict punishment for rule violations.

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D. Minimizing student-teacher interaction to maintain authority.

Question 9

One horsepower equals approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

746 watts — 1 HP ≈ 746 watts. Used to measure engine power.‌​‍

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546 watts

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646 watts

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846 watts

Question 10

The chemical name of washing soda is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium carbonate decahydrate — Washing soda: Na₂CO₃·10H₂O.‌​‍

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Sodium hydroxide

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Sodium sulphate

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Sodium bicarbonate

LGS Mixed Practice Test #655