LGS Mixed Practice Test #50

Question 1

The place of origin of the river Valapattanam is:

Accepted Answer

Brahmagiri forest — Valapattanam (Baliapatam) river originates in Brahmagiri forests, Coorg/Wayanad.

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Eringal hills

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Thattamalai

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Balappooney hills

Question 2

Deshabhimani by:

Accepted Answer

CPI(M) — CPI(M) newspaper.

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Congress

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RSS

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Private

Question 3

Action research cycles are iterative, meaning they involve repeating steps to refine the intervention. Which step follows the analysis of collected data in the cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Revising the plan based on analysis — After analyzing data, the next logical step is to revise the plan based on the findings to improve the intervention. Option A (Implementing the intervention) occurs before data analysis. Option B (Sharing findings) typically happens after revising and implementing the intervention. Option D (Collecting baseline data) is part of the initial problem identification phase.

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A. Implementing the intervention

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B. Sharing findings with stakeholders

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D. Collecting baseline data

Question 4

EM spectrum (increasing frequency):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radio, Microwave, IR, Visible, UV, X-ray, γ-ray — Visible: ~400 nm (violet) to ~700 nm (red). γ-rays from nuclear transitions.‌​‍

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Only visible

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Random

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γ, X, UV, Visible

Question 5

The Ashoka Chakra (military decoration) is awarded for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bravery in peacetime — Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry award. ‌​‍Param Vir Chakra is for wartime.

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Sports excellence

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Bravery in wartime

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Academic achievement

Question 6

Kerala Assembly 2024-26 total constituencies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — 140.‌​‍

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150

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160

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120

Question 7

Idukki Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar River.‌​‍

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Bharathapuzha

Question 8

Test cross is between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

F1 hybrid × homozygous recessive — Reveals genotype of unknown. Mendel used Tt × tt → 1:1 ratio (if heterozygous).‌​‍

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Two dominants

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Two heterozygotes

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Two recessives

Question 9

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its unique approach. Which of the following statements most accurately describes its primary distinguishing characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving impressive social development indicators like literacy and life expectancy, primarily through extensive public sector provisioning in health and education, even with relatively moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is uniquely characterized by its success in achieving high human development indicators, such as literacy, life expectancy, and low infant mortality rates, primarily through significant public investment in social sectors like health and education. This was accomplished despite historically moderate economic growth, distinguishing it from models that prioritize economic growth first. Distractors describe approaches contrary to or not central to the core uniqueness of the Kerala Model.

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A. Attaining high levels of economic growth through rapid industrialization while maintaining strong environmental regulations.

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C. Relying heavily on foreign aid and international grants to fund its social welfare programs and infrastructure development.

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D. Implementing a purely market-driven approach to social welfare, encouraging private investment to meet public needs efficiently.

Question 10

Which disease is caused by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malaria — Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. ‌​‍Dengue/Chikungunya/Zika = Aedes mosquito.

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Chikungunya

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Dengue

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Zika

LGS Mixed Practice Test #50