LGS Mixed Practice Test #11

Question 1

Study of immune system:

Accepted Answer

Immunology — Immunology.

Answer

Haematology

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Cardiology

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Neurology

Question 2

A 9-month-old infant is brought with complaints of poor weight gain despite adequate feeding. On examination, the child has generalized edema, skin changes, and hepatomegaly. According to IMNCI, which nutritional deficiency is MOST likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

A. Protein-energy malnutrition (Kwashiorkor) — Generalized edema, skin changes (flaky paint dermatosis), and hepatomegaly in a malnourished child are classic features of Kwashiorkor (protein-energy malnutrition). Distractor B causes night blindness/xerophthalmia; C leads to anemia; D causes growth retardation and immune dysfunction.

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B. Vitamin A deficiency

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C. Iron deficiency

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D. Zinc deficiency

Question 3

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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TVM

Question 4

The Upper Cloth Agitation in Travancore ended in 1859 with a proclamation by:

Accepted Answer

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma — Uthram Thirunal's 26 July 1859 proclamation permitted Channar women to wear upper cloth.

Answer

Swati Thirunal

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

Question 5

Biogas (Gobar gas) main component:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane (50-70%) — Anaerobic digestion of organic waste. ‌​‍Methanogens (archaea). By Khadi & Village Industries Commission and IARI.

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N₂

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H₂

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CO₂

Question 6

The direction of force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fleming's Left-Hand Rule — Forefinger = field, middle = current, thumb = force/motion (used in motors).‌​‍

Answer

Fleming's Right-Hand Rule

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Right-hand thumb rule

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Lenz's law

Question 7

Kerala Piravi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Nov — 1 November — Kerala Day.‌​‍

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2 Oct

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

Question 8

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 9

The efforts to promote education among all sections of society, including girls and marginalized communities, have a long history in Kerala. Which of the following institutions is historically recognized for being one of the earliest to provide formal education specifically for girls in Travancore, even admitting students from diverse backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

C. Basel Mission Girls' High School, Thalassery — The Basel Mission played a pioneering role in establishing schools for girls in Malabar, with the Basel Mission Girls' High School in Thalassery being one of the earliest and most significant dedicated institutions. While CMS College Kottayam admitted some female students, it was primarily a men's college initially. The other institutions mentioned either focused on higher education or were established later.

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A. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

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B. CMS College, Kottayam

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D. Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

Question 10

In the context of "National Education Policy news," what significant initiative was launched under NEP 2020 to leverage technology for enhancing access to education, especially during unforeseen circumstances like pandemics?

Accepted Answer

A. The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR). — The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) is a key initiative under NEP 2020 designed as a digital infrastructure to support diverse educational initiatives and platforms, promoting online learning and digital access. This was crucial during and after the pandemic for ensuring continuity of education. Options B, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's tech-integration goals or represent different, less direct initiatives.

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B. Mandatory classroom-only teaching for all subjects.

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C. A new policy to ban all foreign educational technology.

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D. The establishment of a single national textbook board for all states.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #11