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Subject: Mathematics

Set 1: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers

Q. No.	Question	Answer	Source
1	What is the operation of multiplying a number by itself repeatedly called?	Exponentiation.
2	In the expression $5^4$, what is the number 4 called?	The exponent.
3	How is the product of powers $2^3 \times 2^5$ written using a single exponent?	$2^8$.
4	If $x$ is a non-zero number, how is the quotient of powers $x^n \div x^m$ calculated, assuming $n$ is greater than $m$?	$x^{n-m}$.
5	Write the expression for computing a power of a power, $(7^2)^5$, using a single exponent.	$7^{10}$.
6	What happens to the powers of a number greater than 1 as the exponent increases?	They steadily increase.
7	If $p$ is a prime number and $n$ is a natural number, how many factors does $p^n$ have?	$n + 1$.
8	If $p$ and $q$ are two different primes, and $m$ and $n$ are natural numbers, what is the formula for the number of factors of $p^m q^n$?	$(m + 1)(n + 1)$.
9	What is the area of a right triangle?	Half the product of its perpendicular sides.
10	What is the area of any triangle given its base and altitude (height)?	Half the product of the base and the altitude.
11	If the side of a square is $x$, how is its area expressed using shorthand notation?	$x^2$.
12	What is 5 the square root of, written in shorthand notation?	$\sqrt{25} = 5$.
13	A right triangle has perpendicular sides of length 3 centimetres and 4 centimetres. What is the length of the hypotenuse?	5 centimetres.
14	What is the general algebraic form for the sum of two consecutive natural numbers, $x$ and $x+1$?	$2x + 1$.
15	Any even number can be written in what general algebraic form, where $n$ is 0 or a natural number?	$2n$.
16	Any odd number can be written in what general algebraic form?	$2n + 1$.
17	A 30% reduction in price means the new price is what percentage of the original price?	70% of the price.
18	To convert a part expressed as a fraction to a percent, what must be computed?	100 times the fraction.
19	What fractional part of a number is $12 \frac{1}{2}%$ of that number?	$\frac{1}{8}$.
20	In shorthand notation, what algebraic expression describes multiplying a sum by a number: $(x + y)z$?	$xz + yz$.
21	If the scale on a map is $1 \text{ cm}$ for $1 \text{ km}$, what is the actual distance if the road length is $10 \text{ cm}$ on the map?	$10 \text{ km}$.
22	A bottle can hold $1 \frac{1}{2}$ litres of water. How much water is contained in four such bottles?	6 litres.
23	What is the correct ratio of height to width for the National Flag of India?	2 : 3.
24	The sum of two numbers, say half of 35 and half of 15, can be calculated mentally using which reversed algebraic principle?	$x z + y z = (x + y) z$.
25	What mathematical symbol is commonly used in calculators and computers to denote exponentiation (e.g., $2^5$)?	$\wedge$ (e.g., $2\wedge5$).

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Subject: Basic Science

Set 2: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers

Q. No.	Question	Answer	Source
1	Which phenomenon is defined as the flow of heat from one place to another?	Transmission of heat.
2	What method of heat transmission occurs in solids?	Conduction.
3	What method of heat transmission occurs in gases and liquids by the displacement of molecules?	Convection.
4	When exposed to heat, what property do solids exhibit?	Solids expand when heated and contract on cooling.
5	What is the normal temperature of the human body in degrees Celsius?	$37^{\circ} \text{C}$.
6	Which type of substance heats up and cools down faster: land or water?	Land.
7	What is the pale yellow, liquid part of blood called, which carries glucose to the cells?	Plasma.
8	Which component of blood helps in blood clotting?	Platelet.
9	Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to different parts of the body?	Arteries.
10	What is the heart rate (number of beats per minute) of a healthy adult?	72 times per minute.
11	What is the process of elimination of waste products like urea, excess water, and salts from the body called?	Excretion.
12	What is the largest gland in the human body?	Liver.
13	What are the main components of the nervous system?	The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
14	What are objects that allow light to pass through them very well called?	Transparent objects.
15	What are objects which transmit light partially called?	Translucent objects.
16	What is the phenomenon where the left side of an object appears as the right side of the image in a plane mirror?	Lateral inversion.
17	What term is used for the method of production of seeds by artificially pollinating two plants which have different qualities and belong to the same species?	Hybridization.
18	In which part of the tooth is Enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, found?	The outermost layer of the tooth.
19	What bacteria found in curd produces lactic acid, which gives curd its sour taste?	Lactobacillus.
20	What gas is produced when acids react with metals?	Hydrogen.
21	Substances that allow electricity to pass through them are called what?	Conductors.
22	What device is used to make an electric circuit closed or open when required?	Switch.
23	How is lightning caused?	By the transfer of charge in clouds to nearby clouds or to the earth.
24	What is the general property of bases regarding taste and texture?	They have an alkaline taste and feel slippery.
25	In the model of lungs, what part of the human body does the big balloon (used to stretch the bottom of the bottle) represent?	The diaphragm.

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Subject: Social Science

Set 3: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers

Q. No.	Question	Answer	Source
1	Who established the Mughal rule in India in 1526?	Babur.
2	The battle fought between Ibrahim Lodi and Babur in 1526 is known as what?	The First Battle of Panipat.
3	What Mughal philosophy did Emperor Akbar propagate, meaning "Peace to all"?	Sulh-i-kul.
4	Which famous Mughal historian was the author of the books Ain-i -Akbari and Akbar Nama?	Abul Fazal.
5	What new language was formed by the fusion of Persian and Hindi languages during the Mughal period?	Urdu.
6	What was the name of the South Indian kingdom whose capital ruins are known as Hampi?	Vijayanagara.
7	Who was the founder of the Vira Shaiva movement in Kannada Desa in the 12th century?	Basavanna.
8	Who propagated his ideas through hymns known as 'Dohas' and stressed Hindu-Muslim unity?	Kabir.
9	What is the name of the community kitchen emphasized by Guru Nanak?	Langar.
10	What Islamic devotional movement originated in Central Asia and reached India by the 12th century CE, emphasizing devotion to God?	Sufism.
11	Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
12	When did the Constitution of India come into force (India became a Republic)?	26 January 1950.
13	What constitutional principle states that all citizens are subject to the law and no one is above the law?	Rule of Law.
14	Which constitutional amendment added Socialism, Secularism, and Integrity to the Constitution in 1976?	Amendment 42.
15	What social justice concept is defined as the process of excluding some groups from the places where they deserve equal consideration?	Marginalisation.
16	Who recognized education as a tool for social transformation for the deprived communities in Kerala?	Mahatma Ayyankali.
17	What are the two metals (chemical symbols) that primarily make up the core of the Earth (NIFE)?	Nickel (Ni) and Iron (Fe).
18	Which is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, constituting 78% of the composition?	Nitrogen.
19	What is the geographical term for large continental areas with diverse physiographic divisions and climates, like the Indian landmass?	Subcontinents.
20	What is the general climate of the Indian subcontinent known as?	Monsoon climate.
21	Which cropping season requires abundant water, with sowing typically in June and harvest in September?	Rice (Kharif season, implied).
22	What farming method involves the simultaneous cultivation of more than one crop along with livestock rearing or poultry farming?	Mixed farming.
23	What major programme, led by Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, massively increased the production of food grains using high-yielding seeds and new technologies?	Green Revolution.
24	What index, jointly prepared by OPHI and UNDP, assesses poverty across three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living?	Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
25	What is the name of the project launched in Kerala in 1998 aimed at poverty alleviation and the economic upliftment of women?     Subject: Mathematics Set 1: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers Q. No. Question Answer Source 1 What is the operation of multiplying a number by itself repeatedly called? Exponentiation. 2 In the expression $x^n$, what is the number $n$ called? The exponent. 3 How is the product of powers $2^3 \times 2^5$ written using a single exponent? $\mathbf{2^8}$. 4 What is the general principle for computing the quotient of powers, $x^n \div x^m$, assuming $x \neq 0$ and $m < n$? $\mathbf{x^{n-m}}$. 5 In computing a power of a power, $(x^m)^n$, what operation should be performed on the exponents? The exponents should be multiplied. 6 What happens to the powers of a number greater than 1 as the exponent increases? They steadily increase. 7 If $p$ is a prime number and $n$ is a natural number, how many factors does $p^n$ have? $n + 1$. 8 If $p$ and $q$ are two different primes, and $m$ and $n$ are natural numbers, what is the formula for the number of factors of $p^m q^n$? $\mathbf{(m + 1)(n + 1)}$. 9 What is the largest common factor of two different prime numbers? 1. 10 What is the general algebraic form of a number that has exactly 3 factors? Second power of a prime ($p^2$). 11 What is the formula for the area of a right triangle? Half the product of its perpendicular sides. 12 What is the general formula for the area of any triangle, given its base and altitude (height)? Half the product of the base and the altitude. 13 If the side length of a square is $x$, how is its area expressed using shorthand notation? $\mathbf{x^2}$. 14 If a square has an area of 25 square centimetres, what should be the length of its side? 5 centimetres. 15 How is the statement "5 is the square root of 25" written using shorthand notation? $\mathbf{\sqrt{25} = 5}$. 16 The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 centimetres and the length of another side is 12 centimetres. What is the length of the third side (based on $13^2 - 12^2 = 25$)? 5 centimetres. 17 What is the general algebraic form for the sum of two consecutive natural numbers ($x$ and $x+1$)? $\mathbf{2x + 1}$. 18 What general algebraic form can any even number be written in, where $n$ is 0 or a natural number? $\mathbf{2n}$. 19 What general algebraic form can any odd number be written in? $\mathbf{2n + 1}$. 20 Write the algebraic principle for multiplying a sum by a number: $(x + y)z$. $\mathbf{xz + yz}$. 21 A 30% reduction in price means that the new price is what percentage of the original price? 70% of the price. 22 To convert a part expressed as a fraction to a percent, what calculation must be performed? 100 times the fraction must be computed. 23 What fractional part of a number is $12 \frac{1}{2}%$ of that number? $\mathbf{\frac{1}{8}}$. 24 What is the correct ratio of height to width for the National Flag of India? 2 : 3. 25 What mathematical symbol is commonly used in calculators and computers to denote exponentiation (e.g., $2^5$)? $\mathbf{\wedge}$ (e.g., $2\wedge5$). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Basic Science Set 2: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers Q. No. Question Answer Source 1 What is defined as the flow of heat from one place to another? Transmission of heat. 2 What method of heat transmission occurs in solids? Conduction. 3 What method of heat transmission occurs in gases and liquids by the displacement of molecules? Convection. 4 What is the normal temperature of the human body in degrees Celsius? $\mathbf{37^{\circ}\text{C}}$. 5 Which type of substance heats up and cools down faster: land (sand) or water? Sand. 6 What is the pale yellow, liquid part of blood that carries glucose to the cells? Plasma. 7 Which component of blood helps in blood clotting? Platelet. 8 Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to different parts of the body? Arteries. 9 What is the heart rate (number of beats per minute) of a healthy adult? 72 times per minute. 10 What is the process of elimination of waste products like urea, excess water, and salts from the body called? Excretion. 11 What is the largest gland in the human body? Liver. 12 What are the main components of the nervous system? The brain, spinal cord, and nerves. 13 What is the outermost layer of the tooth, considered the hardest substance in the human body? Enamel. 14 Which muscular wall separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and plays a role in the contraction and expansion of human lungs? Diaphragm. 15 What are objects that allow light to pass through them very well called? Transparent objects. 16 What are objects which transmit light partially called? Translucent objects. 17 What is the phenomenon where the left side of an object appears as the right side of the image in a plane mirror? Lateral inversion. 18 What kind of reflection occurs when light falls on rough surfaces, scattering the light in different directions? Diffused reflection (or irregular reflection). 19 What general property do all acids possess regarding taste? Sour taste. 20 What general properties do all bases possess regarding taste and texture? Alkaline taste and feel slippery. 21 What gas is produced when acids react with metals? Hydrogen. 22 What common natural substance is used as an indicator for bases? Turmeric. 23 What device is used to make an electric circuit closed or open when required? Switch. 24 What are the substances that allow electricity to pass through them? Conductors. 25 What causes lightning? The transfer of charge in clouds to nearby clouds or to the earth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Social Science Set 3: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers Q. No. Question Answer Source 1 Who established the Mughal rule in India in 1526? Babur. 2 What battle in 1526 marked the foundation of the Mughal rule in India? The First Battle of Panipat. 3 What Mughal philosophy, propagated by Emperor Akbar, means "Peace to all"? Sulh-i-kul. 4 Who was the Mughal historian and author of the books Ain-i -Akbari and Akbar Nama? Abul Fazal. 5 What new language was formed by the fusion of Persian and Hindi languages during the Mughal period? Urdu. 6 What South Indian kingdom's capital ruins are known as Hampi? Vijayanagara. 7 Who was the founder of the Vira Shaiva movement in Kannada Desa in the 12th century? Basavanna. 8 How did Kabir, propagator of the Bhakti movement, convey his ideas? Through hymns known as 'Dohas'. 9 What is the name of the community kitchen emphasized by Guru Nanak, where all classes of people could eat together? The 'Langar'. 10 What Islamic devotional movement, emphasizing devotion to God, originated in Central Asia and reached India by the 12th century CE? Sufism. 11 Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 12 When did the Constitution of India come into force (when India became a Republic)? 26 January 1950. 13 What constitutional principle states that all citizens are subject to the law and no one is above the law? Rule of Law. 14 Which constitutional amendment added Socialism, Secularism, and Integrity to the Constitution in 1976? Amendment 42. 15 What social justice concept is defined as the process of excluding some groups from places where they deserve equal consideration? Marginalisation. 16 Who recognized education as a tool for social transformation for the deprived communities in Kerala? Mahatma Ayyankali. 17 What two metals (chemical symbols) primarily make up the core of the Earth (NIFE)? Nickel (Ni) and Iron (Fe). 18 Which is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere? Nitrogen (78%). 19 What is the general climate of the Indian subcontinent known as? Monsoon climate. 20 What is the geographical term for large continental areas with diverse physiographic divisions and climates, like the Indian landmass? Subcontinents. 21 Which cropping season, requiring abundant water, typically has sowing in June and harvest in September? Rice (or Kharif season, implicitly). 22 What farming method involves the simultaneous cultivation of more than one crop along with livestock rearing or poultry farming? Mixed farming. 23 What major program massively increased the production of food grains using high-yielding seeds and new technologies in India? Green Revolution. 24 What index, jointly prepared by OPHI and UNDP, assesses poverty across health, education, and standard of living? Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). 25 What Kerala project, launched in 1998, aims at poverty alleviation and the economic upliftment of women? Kudumbashree.   Subject: Mathematics Set 2: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers Q. No. Question Answer Source 1 What operation, described as multiplying a number by itself repeatedly, is synonymous with exponentiation? Squaring or finding the power. 2 What is the number showing how many times a number is multiplied together called? The exponent. 3 What is the result called when two powers of the same number are multiplied? A power of that number. 4 What is the general rule, expressed algebraically, for multiplying two powers of a number $x$? $\mathbf{x^m \times x^n = x^{m + n}}$. 5 When multiplying a sum by a number, $(x + y)z$, what general algebraic rule applies? $\mathbf{(x + y)z = xz + yz}$. 6 In calculating a power of a power, like $(7^2)^5$, what operation is performed on the exponents? They are multiplied. 7 Powers of numbers greater than 0 and less than 1 (like $\frac{1}{2}$) exhibit what tendency as the exponent increases? They steadily decrease. 8 If $p$ is a prime number and $n$ is a natural number, how many factors does $p^n$ have? One more than the exponent (i.e., $n+1$). 9 What is the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle always greater than? The length of the third side. 10 In any triangle, what is the relationship between the size of an angle and the side opposite it? They have sizes in the same order (e.g., the largest side is opposite the largest angle). 11 If the side of a square is $s$ and the perimeter is $p$, what is the algebraic relation? $\mathbf{p = 4s}$. 12 What Greek mathematician is credited with the theorem concerning the square on the hypotenuse of a right triangle? Pythagoras. 13 What is the process of making changes in the constitution as per the changing social demands called? Constitutional Amendment. 14 When a line cuts two parallel lines, what are the angles in opposite positions called? Alternate angles. 15 When two parallel lines are cut by another line, what is the sum of co-interior angles? $\mathbf{180^{\circ}}$. 16 The ratio of the distance between two places on the ground and the corresponding distance on the map is known as what? The scale of a map. 17 What does the Representative Fraction (RF) of 1:100000 on a map indicate? 1 unit in the map is equal to 100,000 units on the surface of the earth. 18 What fractional part of a number is $8 \frac{1}{3}%$ of that number? $\mathbf{\frac{1}{12}}$. 19 What calculation must be computed to convert a part expressed as a fraction to a percent? 100 times the fraction. 20 In the general algebraic principle for subtraction, $(x - y) - z$, what is the equivalent expression? $\mathbf{x - (y + z)}$. 21 A scooter price increase of 3% means the new price is what percentage of the current price? $\mathbf{103%}$ of the current price. 22 In scientific notation, large numbers are written as the product of a number between 1 and 10 by a power of what number? 10. 23 If the scale of a map is 1 cm for 1 km, what is the actual distance if a road measures 23 cm on the map? 23 km. 24 If the height and width of a rectangle are both reduced by 10%, by what percent would the area be reduced? 19% (Reduced to $0.9 \times 0.9 = 0.81$, or 81% of the original area). 25 What is the name given to the three methods of recording scale on a map? Statement of Scale, Representative Fraction (RF), and Linear Scale. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Basic Science Set 4: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers Q. No. Question Answer Source 1 What is the process of production of new saplings from the vegetative parts of plants like root, stem, leaf, and underground stem called? Vegetative Propagation. 2 What is the method of production of seeds by artificially pollinating two plants which have different qualities and belong to the same species? Hybridization. 3 Name two major chemical substances released when fuels like wood, kerosene, and cooking gas are burnt. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, or particulate matter. 4 Which method of heat transmission occurs in gases and liquids by the displacement of molecules? Convection. 5 By what method does heat from the Sun reach the Earth across the vacuum of space? Radiation. 6 What are substances that allow heat to pass through them well by conduction called? Good conductors. 7 What is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of heart muscles called? Heartbeat. 8 What is the wave produced in the artery as a result of heartbeat called? Pulse. 9 Which component of blood helps in blood clotting? Platelet. 10 What is the main function of the kidneys in the human body? They act as filters to eliminate waste. 11 What general property do all acids possess regarding taste? Sour taste. 12 What is the gas that is produced when acids react with metals? Hydrogen. 13 What is the lightest gas, discovered by Henry Cavendish, which is also used as fuel in rockets? Hydrogen. 14 What is the phenomenon where the left side of an object appears as the right side of the image in a plane mirror? Lateral Inversion. 15 What are objects that transmit light very well called? Transparent objects. 16 What are substances that allow electricity to pass through them? Conductors. 17 What device is used to make an electric circuit closed or open when required? Switch. 18 What causes lightning? The transfer of charge in clouds to nearby clouds or to the earth. 19 What is the process that prevents milk spoilage by heating it to $70^{\circ}\text{C}$ for 30 seconds and cooling it immediately? Pasteurisation. 20 What is the name of the bacteria found in curd that produces lactic acid? Lactobacillus. 21 What layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth by blocking harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun? The Ozone layer (located in the Stratosphere). 22 What is the average thickness of the oceanic crust? 5 kilometres. 23 What term describes the process of elimination of digestive waste from the body? Egestion. 24 What type of reflection occurs when light falls on smooth surfaces with regularity? Regular reflection. 25 What happens to solids when they are heated? They expand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Social Science Set 4: 25 Quiz Questions and Answers Q. No. Question Answer Source 1 Who established the Mughal rule in India in 1526? Babur. 2 What was the philosophy propagated by Emperor Akbar, meaning "Peace to all"? Sulh-i-kul. 3 Name the two books authored by the prominent Mughal historian Abul Fazal. Ain-i -Akbari and Akbar Nama. 4 What new language was formed by the fusion of Persian and Hindi languages during the Mughal period? Urdu. 5 Who was the most famous ruler of the powerful Vijayanagara Kingdom? Krishna Deva Raya. 6 What Islamic devotional movement originated in Central Asia and reached India by the 12th century CE? Sufism. 7 Which group of Bhakta poets were devotees of Vishnu in South India? Alvars. 8 Who was the philosopher, social reformer, and poet who lived in Kannada Desa in the 12th century and founded the Vira Shaiva movement? Basavanna. 9 What are the hymns used by Kabir to propagate his ideas, standing for Hindu-Muslim unity? 'Dohas'. 10 What is the name of the community kitchen emphasized by Guru Nanak, where all classes of people could eat together? Langar. 11 What constitutional amendment in 1976 added the terms Socialism, Secularism, and Integrity to the Preamble? Amendment 42. 12 According to Article 14 of the Constitution, what is guaranteed to all citizens? Equality. 13 Who recognized education as a tool for social transformation for the deprived communities in Kerala? Mahatma Ayyankali. 14 In what constitutional principle is the idea that all citizens are subject to the law and no one is above the law enshrined? Rule of Law. 15 What is the geographical classification for the Indian landmass, having diverse physiographic divisions and climates? Subcontinent. 16 Which major physical feature geographically separates the southern part of the Asian continent from the other parts? The Pamir plateau (or Pamir knot). 17 What is the general climate of the Indian subcontinent known as? Monsoon climate. 18 Which cropping season requires high temperature and abundant water, typically coinciding with the south-west monsoon? Kharif season. 19 What farming method involves the simultaneous cultivation of more than one crop along with livestock rearing or poultry farming? Mixed farming. 20 What major programme massively increased food grain production using high-yielding seeds and new technologies? Green Revolution. 21 What three dimensions are assessed by the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)? Health, Education, and Standard of Living. 22 What Kerala project, launched in 1998, aims at poverty alleviation and the economic upliftment of women? Kudumbashree. 23 What is the name for the process of collecting information on an object or region from a distance without direct contact? Remote Sensing. 24 In GeoGebra, what number should be used to draw a square using the Regular Polygon tool? 4. 25 What types of historical sources include lithic monuments, coins, palaces, and ancient inscriptions? Archaeological Sources.	Kudumbashree.