Kerala LDC 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

Kerala LDC 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 20 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · History of Kerala

   Who was the ruler of Travancore who implemented the Temple Entry Proclamation in 1936?

   • A. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
   • B. Marthanda Varma
   • C. Rama Varma
   • D. Sethu Lakshmi Bayi
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma issued the historic Temple Entry Proclamation on 12 November 1936, allowing entry to all Hindus irrespective of caste into Travancore temples.

2. Q2 · Facts about India

   Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?

   • A. Tamil Nadu
   • B. Kerala
   • C. Goa
   • D. Maharashtra
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India at 93.91% according to the 2011 Census, followed by Lakshadweep and Mizoram.

3. Q3 · Percentage

   A man spends 65% of his monthly income. If his savings amount to ₹4,200, what is his monthly income?

   • A. ₹12,000
   • B. ₹10,500
   • C. ₹14,000
   • D. ₹11,800
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   If he spends 65%, he saves 35%. So 35% of income = ₹4,200. Income = (4,200 × 100) / 35 = ₹12,000.

4. Q4 · Average

   The average of five numbers is 48. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 45. What is the excluded number?

   • A. 60
   • B. 63
   • C. 55
   • D. 58
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Sum of five numbers = 48×5 = 240. Sum of four numbers = 45×4 = 180. Excluded number = 240 - 180 = 60.

5. Q5 · Number Series

   Find the next number in the series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

   • A. 42
   • B. 48
   • C. 50
   • D. 45
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The differences between consecutive terms are 5, 7, 9, 11 (increasing by 2). The next difference is 13, so 35 + 13 = 48.

6. Q6 · Calendar and Clock

   If 15th March 2023 is a Wednesday, what day of the week will 15th March 2025 be?

   • A. Thursday
   • B. Friday
   • C. Saturday
   • D. Sunday
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   From 15 March 2023 to 15 March 2025: 365 days (2023) + 366 (2024 is leap) = 731 days. 731 mod 7 = 3 odd days. Wednesday + 3 = Saturday.

7. Q7 · Biology

   Which among the following is the largest organ in the human body?

   • A. Liver
   • B. Brain
   • C. Skin
   • D. Heart
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Skin is the largest organ in the human body, covering the entire body surface and serving as a protective barrier against external elements.

8. Q8 · Vocabulary

   Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ABUNDANT':

   • A. Plentiful
   • B. Scarce
   • C. Sufficient
   • D. Ample
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The antonym of 'abundant' (meaning plentiful or in large quantities) is 'scarce' (meaning insufficient or in short supply).

9. Q9 · Malayalam Literature

   കുമാരനാശാന്റെ കൃതികളിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടാത്തത് ഏത്?

   • A. വീണപൂവ്
   • B. ദുരവസ്ഥ
   • C. മഞ്ജുഷ്യം
   • D. ചന്ദാലഭിക്ഷുകി
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   'മഞ്ജുഷ്യം' എന്ന കൃതി വള്ളത്തോളിന്റേതാണ്. വീണപൂവ്, ദുരവസ്ഥ, ചന്ദാലഭിക്ഷുകി എന്നിവ കുമാരനാശാന്റെ പ്രസിദ്ധ കൃതികളാണ്.

10. Q10 · Geography of Kerala

    Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' of Kerala?

    • A. Periyar
    • B. Bharathapuzha
    • C. Pamba
    • D. Chaliyar
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Pamba River is traditionally called the 'Dakshina Ganga' (Ganges of the South) of Kerala, associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. Bharathapuzha is the second longest river but not given this title. Testing options against the well-known religious epithet confirms Pamba.