LGS Mixed Practice Test #123

Question 1

The Iron Curtain speech (5 March 1946) was delivered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill (Fulton, Missouri) — Churchill's speech at Westminster College described Soviet isolation of Eastern Europe behind an 'iron curtain.' Widely cited as Cold War's declarative moment.‌​‍

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Roosevelt

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Truman

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Stalin

Question 2

Pazhassi Raja was the ruler of:

Accepted Answer

Kottayam (Malabar) — Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja — ruler of Kottayam (Malabar), fought British.

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Travancore

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Cochin

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Kozhikode

Question 3

The study of Touch in communication is termed as:

Accepted Answer

Haptics — Haptics is the non-verbal communication via touch.

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Kinesics

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Chromatics

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None of the above

Question 4

Kerala backwaters total length:

Accepted Answer

900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.

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500 km

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1,500 km

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2,000 km

Question 5

FACT Udyogamandal on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar river.‌​‍

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Chalakudy

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Bharathapuzha

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Muvattupuzha

Question 6

Lok Sabha 2024 election winner:‌​‍

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NDA — NDA formed government; BJP 240, NDA 293.‌​‍

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BJP alone

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Congress alone

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INDIA alliance

Question 7

One who cannot be corrected:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Incorrigible — Incorrigible = cannot be corrected or reformed.‌​‍

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Incurable

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Inevitable

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Infallible

Question 8

During a school inspection, an RPwD Act 2016 compliance officer notes that the school lacks a grievance redressal mechanism for children with disabilities. Which corrective action aligns with the Act?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must set up a dedicated disability grievance cell with representation from students, parents, and teachers — The RPwD Act 2016 (Section 87-89) requires schools to establish grievance redressal mechanisms for disability-related issues. Referring cases to special schools (C) or informal teacher handling (B) does not address systemic accountability. While parents can file complaints, the school must have an internal mechanism (A vs D).

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B. The teacher must handle all disability-related issues privately without formal procedures

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C. The school can refer such cases to the nearest special school for resolution

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D. The child's parents must file a complaint directly with the state commission under RPwD Act

Question 9

The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)' in Kerala is implemented under which of the following ministries?

Accepted Answer

C. Ministry of Human Resource Development — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at universalizing elementary education, and it is implemented under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as Ministry of Education). The other ministries listed have different roles and do not oversee SSA.

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A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

Question 10

In 2023, the BRICS group announced a significant expansion, inviting several new member countries. Which of the following countries was NOT among the initial six nations invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024?

Accepted Answer

B. Indonesia — At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, six new countries were invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. While Argentina (A) was initially invited, its new government later declined the invitation. Indonesia (B) was a prospective candidate but was not among the initial six countries invited in this round of expansion. Iran (C) and Saudi Arabia (D) were indeed invited and joined.

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A. Argentina

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C. Iran

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D. Saudi Arabia

LGS Mixed Practice Test #123