LGS Mixed Practice Test #826

Question 1

A lunar eclipse occurs when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Earth is between Sun and Moon — Lunar eclipse occurs at full moon when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.‌​‍

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Moon crosses Venus

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Moon is between Sun and Earth

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Sun blocks Moon directly

Question 2

Kerala HC current CJ (2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Changes periodically — Keeps changing.‌​‍

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Permanent

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Political appointment

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Life tenure

Question 3

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which of the following practices is strictly prohibited in schools for children undergoing elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. Subjecting a child to physical punishment or mental harassment. — Section 17 of the RTE Act, 2009, explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children in schools. While charging capitation fees (Section 13) is also prohibited by the Act, it pertains to the admission process rather than practices within the school environment concerning student discipline and treatment. Assigning minimal homework or conducting assessments are not strictly prohibited by the Act, although CCE is promoted and detention is prohibited.

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A. Assigning homework to students in Class 1 and 2.

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C. Conducting annual examinations for all classes to assess learning outcomes.

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D. Charging capitation fees for admission to any class.

Question 4

Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in fostering intrinsic motivation among students according to motivational theories like Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing opportunities for student choice and autonomy — Intrinsic motivation thrives when students feel a sense of autonomy and control. Offering rewards (Option A) or strict penalties (Option C) align with extrinsic motivation, while comparing performance (Option D) can reduce motivation. Autonomy supports self-determination theory.

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A. Offering gold stars for completing assignments

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C. Setting strict deadlines with penalties for late work

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D. Comparing student performance to class averages

Question 5

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diarchy — Government of India Act 1919 introduced 'Diarchy' (dual government) in provinces — some subjects transferred to Indian ministers.‌​‍

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Complete self-rule

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Separate electorate

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Partition

Question 6

Tholpavakoothu (shadow puppetry) is performed in temples of which district mainly?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Tholpavakoothu is performed in Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad district, narrating the Ramayana.

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Thrissur

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Malappuram

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Kozhikode

Question 7

On 21 January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day. ‌​‍Which state is NOT one of these three?

Accepted Answer

Nagaland — Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura attained statehood on 21 January 1972; Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963.‌​‍

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Meghalaya

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Manipur

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Tripura

Question 8

Kerala's first film in color:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kandam Bacha Kottu (1961) — Kandam Bacha Kottu 1961.‌​‍

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Chemmeen

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Balan

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Neelakuyil

Question 9

The part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iris (with pupil) — The iris (coloured ring) controls pupil size — dilates in dim light, constricts in bright.‌​‍

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Lens

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Cornea

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Retina

Question 10

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi founded which newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani (1905); later edited by Ramakrishna Pillai.‌​‍

Answer

Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Deepika

LGS Mixed Practice Test #826