KALAM QUEST 2023

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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS

Total Questions : 100 Time : 60 minutes

Pattern & Marking Scheme

Section Logical Reasoning Science Achievers Section

No. of Questions 30 50 20

Marks per Ques. 1 1.5 2

SYLLABUS
Section – 1: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Section – 2: Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections,

Electricity and Circuits, Fun with Magnets, Our Environment (Water, Air Around us,
Garbage in Garbage out), Sorting and Separation of Materials, Changes Around Us, The
World of Living (Characteristics of Living Beings, Parts of Plants, Body Movements in
Animals and Adaptation), Food and its Components, Fibre to Fabric.

Section – 3: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 2.

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 LOGICAL REASONING
What comes next in the pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12, __?
a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 18

Which one is the odd one out?

a) Square
b) Circle
c) Triangle
d) Rectangle

Which unit would you use to measure the length of your pencil?
a) Centimeters
b) Liters
c) Kilograms
d) Degrees

Which geometrical shape has four sides of equal length and four right angles?
a) Circle
b) Triangle
c) Square
d) Rectangle

If the hand is to the glove, then the foot is to:

a) Shoe
b) Sock
c) Boot
d) Slipper

What is the following number in the series: 6, 8, 10, 12, __?

a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 18

What is the code for the word "CAT" if A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on?
a) 12-1-20
b) 3-1-20
c) 2-1-20
d) 4-1-20

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Which figure is different from the rest?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Which figure does not belong to the group?

a)

b)

c)

d)

In the pattern series 1, 3, 6, 10, ___, what number comes next?

a. 13

b. 14

c. 15

d. 16

Which figure is the odd one out?

a. Square

b. Rectangle

c. Triangle

d. Hexagon

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If all dogs have fur, and all animals with fur have four legs, what can you conclude about dogs?
A. Dogs have fur
B. Dogs have four legs
C. Dogs are the only animals with fur
D. None of the above

Which of the following is a synonym for "happy"?

A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Joyful
D. Scared

Which of the following is a vegetable?

A. Apple
B. Carrot
C. Chicken
D. Cake

Which of the following is a mammal?

A. Fish
B. Turtle
C. Cat
D. Frog

What is the missing letter in this sequence? A, C, E, G, ___

A. H
B. J
C. I
D. K

If a square has four sides, how many sides does a heptagon have?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

Which of the following is a proper noun?

A. dog
B. cat
C. New York
D. house

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Which number should come next in the pattern? 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ___
A) 15
B) 16
C) 18
D) 20

If all cups are bowls and all bowls are plates, then all cups are definitely plates. This statement
is:
A) True
B) False

If today is Tuesday, what day was it three days ago?

A) Friday
B) Saturday
C) Sunday
D) Monday

Which number is the odd one out?

A) 12
B) 15
C) 18
D) 21

If two apples and three oranges cost Rs. 70, and three apples and two oranges cost Rs. 80, what
is the cost of one apple and one orange together?
A) Rs. 15
B) Rs. 20
C) Rs. 25
D) Rs. 30

What is the missing letter in the sequence? A, C, E, ___, I, K

A) F
B) G
C) H
D) J

What comes next in the following series of letters: M, N, O, ___

A) P
B) Q
C) R
D) S

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 LOGICAL REASONING
Which of the following is an example of a mammal?
a) Eagle
b) Spider
c) Dolphin
d) Butterfly

Which of the following is an example of a natural satellite?

a) ISS
b) Hubble Space Telescope
c) Moon
d) Mars

Which of the following is an example of a conductor?

a) Rubber
b) Glass
c) Copper
d) Plastic

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

a) Coal
b) Oil
c) Solar
d) Gasoline

Which of the following is an example of an insect?

a) Ant
b) Spider
c) Snail
d) Lizard

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Which of the following is a unit of distance?
a) Kilograms
b) Meters
c) Seconds
d) Liters

Which of the following is an example of rectilinear motion?

a) A car moving on a straight road
b) A bird flying in the sky
c) A rollercoaster going up and down
d) A fish swimming in a pond

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

a) Acceleration
b) Speed
c) Force
d) Velocity

A car is moving at a constant speed of 50 km/h. Which of the following statements is true?
a) The car is not accelerating.
b) The car is accelerating.
c) The car is moving in a straight line.
d) The car is decelerating.

Light travels in:

a) Straight lines
b) Curved lines
c) Zigzag lines
d) Circular lines

Which of the following is a luminous object?

a) Moon
b) Tree
c) Sun
d) Table

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 SCIENCE
Which of the following is not a type of mirror?
a) Plane mirror
b) Convex mirror
c) Concave mirror
d) Transparent mirror

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection in:

a) Diffused reflection
b) Regular reflection
c) Irregular reflection
d) None of the above

What is the unit of electric current?

a) Volt
b) Watt
c) Ampere
d) Ohm

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Copper
d) Rubber

Which of the following is not a magnetic material?

a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Nickel
d) Cobalt

The phenomenon of magnetism is due to the motion of:

a) Electrons
b) Protons
c) Neutrons
d) All of the above

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 SCIENCE
The ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?
a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Thermosphere

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

a) Carbon dioxide
b) Methane
c) Oxygen
d) Water vapor

Which of the following methods is used to separate substances based on their boiling points?
a) Filtration
b) Distillation
c) Magnetization
d) Evaporation

Which of the following methods is used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur powder?
a) Magnetization
b) Filtration
c) Evaporation
d) Distillation

Which of the following is a physical change?

a) Rusting of iron
b) Burning of wood
c) Melting of ice
d) Fermentation of sugar

Which of the following changes is an irreversible change?

a) Melting of ice
b) Freezing of water
c) Burning of wood
d) Dissolving of sugar in water

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 SCIENCE
Which of the following is a plant tissue responsible for transporting water and nutrients?
a) Epidermis
b) Xylem
c) Phloem
d) Cortex

Which of the following is a vertebrate animal?

a) Earthworm
b) Starfish
c) Spider
d) Frog

Which of the following is the process of conversion of complex organic matter into simpler
compounds by the action of microorganisms?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Respiration
c) Digestion
d) Decomposition

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Protein
d) Vitamin C

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin K

Which of the following is the primary source of energy for the body?
a) Protein
b) Carbohydrates
c) Fat
d) Minerals

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 SCIENCE
Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
a) Starch
b) Cellulose
c) Glucose
d) Glycogen

Which of the following is a function of fiber in the diet?

a) Helps in the absorption of nutrients
b) Provides energy to the body
c) Helps in maintaining a healthy gut
d) None of the above

Which of the following is a natural fiber?

a) Nylon
b) Rayon
c) Polyester
d) Cotton

The process of obtaining fibers from the cocoon of the silkworm is called:
a) Spinning
b) Weaving
c) Knitting
d) Sericulture

Which of the following is a synthetic fiber?

a) Cotton
b) Wool
c) Nylon
d) Silk

Which of the following is not a method of making fabrics?

a) Weaving
b) Knitting
c) Dyeing
d) Baking

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Which of the following is a plant fiber used for making ropes, mats, and baskets?
a) Jute
b) Silk
c) Nylon
d) Polyester

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

a) Velocity
b) Acceleration
c) Distance
d) Force

Which of the following instruments is used to measure the length of a curved line?
a) Ruler
b) Protractor
c) Compass
d) Measuring tape

Which of the following colors of light has the shortest wavelength?

a) Red
b) Blue
c) Green
d) Yellow

When a ray of light passes from air to water, which of the following happens?
a) The speed of light increases
b) The speed of light decreases
c) The direction of light remains the same
d) The wavelength of light decreases

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

a) Rubber
b) Glass
c) Copper
d) Plastic

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 SCIENCE
What happens when two positively charged objects are brought near each other?
a) They attract each other
b) They repel each other
c) There is no effect
d) It depends on the size of the charges

Which of the following materials is not attracted by a magnet?

a) Iron
b) Nickel
c) Copper
d) Cobalt

Which of the following is not a property of magnets?

a) They attract iron
b) They repel other magnets
c) They have north and south poles
d) They are always attracted to the Earth

Which of the following gases makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?

a) Carbon dioxide
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming?

a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Argon

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Nuclear power
d) Solar power

Which of the following methods is used to separate a mixture of sand and salt?
a) Filtration
b) Evaporation
c) Magnetic separation
d) Distillation

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Which of the following is not a physical change?
a) Melting of ice
b) Boiling of water
c) Rusting of iron
d) Crushing of a stone

Which of the following is a reversible change?

a) Burning of paper
b) Freezing of water
c) Cooking of an egg
d) Rusting of iron

Which of the following is a unicellular organism?

a) Human
b) Amoeba
c) Frog
d) Earthworm

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

a) Production of blood cells
b) Support and protection of the body
c) Movement of the body
d) Digestion of food

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life?

a) Cell
b) Tissue
c) Organ
d) Organ system

Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?

a) Ability to move
b) Ability to respond to stimuli
c) Ability to reproduce
d) Ability to perform photosynthesis

Which of the following is not a type of symbiotic relationship?

a) Mutualism
b) Parasitism
c) Commensalism
d) Competition

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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Coal
D. Hydroelectric power

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in a complete electrical circuit?
A. Energy source, wire, switch, bulb, wire, energy source
B. Energy source, wire, bulb, switch, wire, energy source
C. Energy source, switch, wire, bulb, wire, energy source
D. Energy source, wire, switch, wire, bulb, energy source

Which of the following statements about magnets is false

A. Opposite poles of magnets attract each other.
B. Like poles of magnets repel each other.
C. Magnets only attract iron and steel.
D. Magnets can have more than two poles.

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

A. Copper wire
B. Aluminum foil
C. Glass rod
D. Iron nail

Which of the following statements about water pollution is true?

A. It only affects marine life.
B. It can be caused by natural sources.
C. It only affects people who drink contaminated water.
D. It cannot be prevented.

Which of the following is an example of a reflection of light?

A. Sunburn caused by exposure to sunlight
B. A rainbow formed after a rain shower
C. The shadow cast by an object in the sun
D. The image of a tree in a still pond

Which of the following statements about air pollution is false?

A. It can be caused by natural sources like volcanoes and dust storms.
B. It can cause respiratory problems in humans.
C. It only affects people who live in cities.
D. It can be prevented by reducing emissions from vehicles and factories.

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Which of these is a method of separating a mixture of salt and water?
A) Filtration
B) Decantation
C) Evaporation
D) Distillation

Which of the following materials can be separated by magnetic separation?

A) Sand and water
B) Iron and sulfur
C) Oil and vinegar
D) Salt and sugar

Which of the following is an example of a reversible change?

A) Baking a cake
B) Burning paper
C) Rusting of iron
D) Boiling water

Which of the following is a chemical change?

A) Melting of ice
B) Tearing a paper
C) Burning a candle
D) Cutting a fruit

Which of these is not a characteristic of living beings?

A) Reproduction
B) Respiration
C) Decay
D) Growth and development

What is the function of roots in a plant?

A) To absorb water and minerals
B) To produce food
C) To hold the plant upright
D) To attract pollinators

Which of these is carbohydrate-rich food?

A) Egg
B) Banana
C) Chicken
D) Cheese

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Which of the following is a source of protein?
A) Sugar
B) Bread
C) Meat
D) Oil

What is the process of separating cotton fibres from the cotton plant called?
A) Spinning
B) Weaving
C) Knitting
D) Ginning

Which of these is an example of a natural fibre?

A) Polyester
B) Rayon
C) Silk
D) Nylon

How can we separate salt from seawater using the process of evaporation?
a) By pouring seawater through a filter
b) By adding more salt to the seawater
c) By heating the seawater until all the water evaporates
d) By cooling the seawater until salt crystals form

How can we reduce food waste at home?

a) By throwing away any leftover food
b) By buying more food than needed
c) By composting food scraps
d) By keeping food in the fridge for as long as possible

What adaptations do animals in the Arctic region have to help them survive in the cold
environment?
a) Thin fur to keep them cool
b) Large ears to help them hear better
c) Thick fur to keep them warm
d) Small bodies to conserve energy

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MISSION COMMANDER SRIJAN PAL SINGH
An IIM Ahmedabad Gold-Medallist who worked
with Boston Consulting Group and consulted
United Nations-World Food Programme. He
worked as an Advisor to the 11th President of
India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam from 2009-2015. He
was associated with the Indian Institute of Space
Sciences and Technology – a research and
education venture of ISRO. He has written 15
books, including three as co-author with Dr.
Kalam selling over 400,000 copies in 12
languages.

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