LGS Mixed Practice Test #54

Question 1

Sum of first 15 even:

Accepted Answer

240 — n(n+1)=15×16=240.

Answer

120

Answer

225

Answer

210

Question 2

Muzhappilangad drive-in beach:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur district — drivable beach.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kasaragod

Answer

Kochi

Question 3

UIDAI was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2009 — UIDAI was established in 2009. Nandan Nilekani was the first chairman.‌​‍

Answer

2006

Answer

2012

Answer

2015

Question 4

Photosynthesis releases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O₂ — Oxygen.‌​‍

Answer

CO₂

Answer

N₂

Answer

H₂

Question 5

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Which of the following is a primary objective of the NHM in strengthening public health infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

C. To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. — The primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Options A, B, and D represent specific aspects or non-primary goals, not the overarching objective of strengthening public health infrastructure for universal access.

Answer

A. To provide free super-specialty treatment in private hospitals.

Answer

B. To promote medical tourism and international collaboration.

Answer

D. To establish advanced research facilities for high-tech medical innovations.

Question 6

75% of A = 25% of B and B = x% of A. The value of x is:

Accepted Answer

300 — 3/4×A = 1/4×B → B = 3A. So x = 300%.

Answer

180

Answer

75

Answer

150

Question 7

Which event marked the beginning of the Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Uprising) in 1921, often considered a significant chapter in Kerala's freedom struggle against British colonialism and feudal oppression?

Accepted Answer

B. The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji and the subsequent declaration of jihad — The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji on 20 August 1921 triggered a mass uprising in Malabar, symbolizing resistance against British rule and feudal landlord oppression. While the Khilafat Movement provided ideological support, the rebellion's immediate spark was Haji's arrest. The non-cooperation movement and Communist Party formation were later developments.

Answer

A. The Khilafat Movement's alignment with the Indian National Congress

Answer

C. The non-cooperation movement led by Gandhiji in Kerala

Answer

D. The formation of the Communist Party of India in Malabar

Question 8

Longest river in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is a major contraindication for the use of ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

B. History of peptic ulcer disease. — NSAIDs like ibuprofen inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, which can compromise the protective gastric mucosal barrier. This action can lead to or exacerbate peptic ulcers and increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, making a history of peptic ulcer disease a major contraindication for their use.

Answer

A. Mild hypertension.

Answer

C. Controlled type 2 diabetes.

Answer

D. Seasonal allergies.

Question 10

A District Skill Development Committee is evaluating the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in their district. They observe that despite a high number of individuals trained, the post-training employment rate remains low. To improve the effectiveness and impact of PMKVY in generating sustainable livelihoods, which strategic modification should the committee primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Conducting demand-driven skill gap analysis with local industries. — A low post-training employment rate, despite high training numbers, suggests a mismatch between the skills imparted and the actual demands of the job market. Conducting demand-driven skill gap analysis with local industries ensures that training programs are aligned with existing employment opportunities, thereby significantly improving the chances of sustainable livelihoods for trainees. Simply increasing training capacity or duration, or adding generic courses, may not address this fundamental issue of skill relevance.

Answer

A. Increasing the number of training centres and trainers.

Answer

B. Introducing more basic digital literacy courses for all trainees.

Answer

D. Extending the duration of all training programs by 25%.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #54