LGS Mixed Practice Test #509

Question 1

Escape velocity from Earth's surface is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11.2 km/s — Escape velocity = √(2gR) ≈ 11.2 km/s from Earth's surface.‌​‍

Answer

25 km/s

Answer

7.9 km/s

Answer

9.8 km/s

Question 2

Kerala Karshaka Pension:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Farmer pension — Farmer welfare.‌​‍

Answer

Disability

Answer

Widow

Answer

General

Question 3

Microplastics are:

Accepted Answer

Tiny plastic particles <5 mm, polluting waterways and food chain — Microplastics (<5 mm) from breakdown of larger plastics or microbeads enter oceans and human food.

Answer

Very small functional devices

Answer

Plastic recycled into microchips

Answer

Biodegradable

Question 4

The Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931–32) for temple entry was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Guruvayur Satyagraha; A. K. ‌​‍Gopalan also participated. Kelappan undertook a fast at Guruvayur.

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan

Answer

A. K. Gopalan

Question 5

A teacher observes that one student, Amal, spends extra hours in the library researching topics beyond the syllabus purely out of curiosity and enjoyment. Another student, Bina, studies diligently only when there's an upcoming exam or a promise of a reward from parents. Which of the following best describes the primary motivational types displayed by Amal and Bina, respectively?

Accepted Answer

B. Amal: Intrinsic; Bina: Extrinsic — Amal's motivation stems from internal satisfaction and interest, characteristic of intrinsic motivation. Bina's motivation is driven by external factors like exams and rewards, which is extrinsic motivation. Achievement and affiliation are broader motivational theories, and self-efficacy relates to belief in one's ability, while compliance is a behavior, not a primary motivational type in this context.

Answer

A. Amal: Extrinsic; Bina: Intrinsic

Answer

C. Amal: Achievement; Bina: Affiliation

Answer

D. Amal: Self-efficacy; Bina: Compliance

Question 6

Photoelectric effect depends on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frequency (threshold); intensity affects current — Below threshold frequency, no emission. Explained by Einstein (Nobel 1921).‌​‍

Answer

Only temperature

Answer

Intensity only

Answer

Colour only

Question 7

Seven wonders of world (new list 2007):

Accepted Answer

Taj Mahal is one — Taj Mahal included.

Answer

Only historical

Answer

Only architectural

Answer

All excluded India

Question 8

State fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karimeen — Karimeen (Pearl Spot/Green Chromide).‌​‍

Answer

Sardine

Answer

Pomfret

Answer

Tuna

Question 9

Munnar is in which district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Munnar hill station is in Idukki district.‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

Question 10

Kerala District Planning Committee:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — mandated by 74th Amendment.

Answer

Constitutional

Answer

Art 243ZD

Answer

Neither

LGS Mixed Practice Test #509