LGS Mixed Practice Test #29

Question 1

Most widespread soil in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alluvial — Alluvial soil — Northern Plains, river deltas.‌​‍

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Black

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Red

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Laterite

Question 2

Kerala is actively promoting the development of its inland waterways, particularly the West Coast Canal, to enhance sustainable transport. Which of the following is the MOST significant advantage of developing inland waterways for freight transport in Kerala compared to road or rail?

Accepted Answer

D. Lower operational costs and reduced carbon footprint per ton-kilometer of cargo. — Inland water transport is globally recognized for its superior fuel efficiency and capacity to carry bulk cargo, resulting in significantly lower operational costs and a reduced carbon footprint per ton-kilometer compared to road or rail. While utilizing existing waterways can reduce new land acquisition (Option B), the primary and most significant advantage for sustainable freight movement lies in its economic and environmental efficiency. Options A and C are generally incorrect for inland water transport.

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A. Significantly faster transit times for long-distance cargo movement.

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B. Requires minimal land acquisition compared to expanding road or rail networks.

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C. Offers greater flexibility in route selection and door-to-door delivery.

Question 3

AIR (All India Radio):‌​‍

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Public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati (1997) — Started 1936 (Indian State Broadcasting Service). ‌​‍Akashvani (Tagore's name, 1956). Prasar Bharati autonomous body.

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Foreign

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Private

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Army

Question 4

Human gestation period:

Accepted Answer

280 days (~40 weeks) — From last menstrual period (LMP). Embryo → fetus at 8 weeks. Parturition involves oxytocin surge.

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200 days

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365 days

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100 days

Question 5

A trainee teacher is about to begin a microteaching session on the topic 'The Water Cycle'. To effectively demonstrate the 'Introduction Skill', which of the following actions should the teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Start by asking students, 'Where does the rain come from?' and then link their responses to the topic. — The 'Introduction Skill' aims to gain students' attention, link new content to prior knowledge, and set the context for the lesson. Option B effectively engages students by connecting to their everyday experience and prior knowledge, making the introduction meaningful. Options A, C, and D are less engaging or do not fully utilize the components of an effective introduction skill.

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A. Write the title 'The Water Cycle' on the blackboard and ask students to define it.

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C. Distribute a pre-printed diagram of the water cycle and instruct students to label it.

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D. Directly state the learning objectives for the session without any preliminary engagement.

Question 6

The instrument used to generate electricity at power plants is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Generator (dynamo) — Generators convert mechanical energy (turbine) to electrical energy via electromagnetic induction.‌​‍

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Capacitor

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Transformer

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Motor

Question 7

The Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy is implemented in many countries to improve child health outcomes. Which of the following statements about IMNCI is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. It requires extensive laboratory investigations for accurate classification. — IMNCI is designed for resource-limited settings and relies on clinical signs and symptoms (syndromic approach) for classification and treatment, rather than extensive laboratory investigations. It does emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and is primarily focused on children under 5 years of age.

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A. It uses a syndromic approach to diagnosis and treatment.

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B. It emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.

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C. It is primarily for children under 5 years of age.

Question 8

Kerala tourist destinations — Munnar famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tea gardens, hills — Hill station tea gardens.‌​‍

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Deserts

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Beaches

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Backwaters

Question 9

What does geology, as a science, study?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Earth's composition, structure, processes, and history — James Hutton — father of modern geology (1788, 'Theory of the Earth'). ‌​‍Uniformitarianism — present is key to past.

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Only minerals

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Only rocks

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Weather

Question 10

The Universal Blood Donor group is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — Blood group O is the universal donor. AB is the universal recipient.‌​‍

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A

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B

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AB

LGS Mixed Practice Test #29