LGS Mixed Practice Test #127

Question 1

A resident of a ward in a Gram Panchayat in Kerala observes that the local primary health center lacks basic sanitation facilities and has not been regularly cleaned. They wish to raise this issue directly with the local self-government body for immediate action and accountability. Which of the following is the most appropriate and direct forum for this resident to formally present their grievance and demand action within the Panchayati Raj framework?

Accepted Answer

B. Presenting the issue during a Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha meeting. — The Gram Sabha (for the entire village/panchayat area) and Ward Sabha (for individual wards) are the fundamental units of direct democracy in the Panchayati Raj system. They provide the most direct platform for citizens to discuss local development issues, review the performance of the Gram Panchayat, and raise grievances, ensuring transparency and accountability at the grassroots level. While other options involve authorities, they are not the primary and direct forum for a citizen to raise a local issue within the elected Panchayati Raj structure.

Answer

A. Approaching the Block Panchayat President.

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C. Submitting a petition directly to the District Collector.

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D. Filing a complaint with the State Local Self Government Department.

Question 2

The Ezhava Memorial (1896), submitted to the Travancore Maharaja, was led by:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Palpu — Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu led the Ezhava Memorial demanding equal rights for Ezhavas in government jobs.

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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T. K. Madhavan

Question 3

Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, primarily exerts its effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of which ions in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

B. Sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. — Furosemide acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion, characteristic of loop diuretics and their potent diuretic effect.

Answer

A. Sodium and chloride in the proximal tubule.

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C. Potassium and hydrogen in the collecting duct.

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D. Bicarbonate in the distal convoluted tubule.

Question 4

Arjuna Award is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outstanding sports performance over 4 years — Arjuna Award for consistent outstanding sporting performance.‌​‍

Answer

Best coach

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Best film

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Best author

Question 5

Geology as science studies:‌​‍

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.

Answer

Only minerals

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Weather

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Only rocks

Question 6

Which public utility services are covered by Permanent Lok Adalats?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transport, telecom, water, etc — Section 22B LSA Act.

Answer

All disputes

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Only criminal

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Only family

Question 7

Which district of Kerala has the highest population density?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha has the highest population density in Kerala at about 1,501 per sq km.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ernakulam

Question 8

The online consultation programme of Kerala Women & Child Department launched in February 2021:

Accepted Answer

Bhoomika — 'Bhoomika' offers counselling, legal aid and police assistance online.

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Aswasanidhi

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Kathorth

Answer

One Stop Centres

Question 9

Protein synthesis in cells takes place in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes — Ribosomes translate mRNA into polypeptide chains.‌​‍

Answer

Lysosomes

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Vacuoles

Answer

Golgi bodies

Question 10

CM Telangana 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Revanth Reddy — A. Revanth Reddy (Cong, since Dec 2023).‌​‍

Answer

Bandi

Answer

Owaisi

Answer

KCR

LGS Mixed Practice Test #127