LGS Mixed Practice Test #128

Question 1

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes that the television newscaster is sending him direct, personal messages specifically meant for him. This type of thought disturbance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

C. Delusion of reference — A delusion of reference is the false belief that external events, objects, or people have a particular and unusual personal significance for the individual. The patient's belief that the newscaster is sending direct, personal messages to him perfectly fits this description. Delusion of grandeur involves inflated self-importance, and persecution involves believing one is being harmed or conspired against.

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A. Delusion of grandeur

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B. Delusion of persecution

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D. Somatic delusion

Question 2

The SI unit of energy is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Joule — Joule (J) = SI unit of energy/work. Watt = power. Newton = force.‌​‍

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Newton

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 3

Mammals characteristics:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hair, mammary glands — Hair and mammary glands.‌​‍

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Scales

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Lay eggs

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Gills

Question 4

Which of these has the shortest wavelength among electromagnetic waves?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gamma rays — Gamma rays (< 0.01 nm) have the shortest wavelength / highest frequency.‌​‍

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Radio

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Microwave

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Visible

Question 5

The 'nine rasas' (rasas) in Indian dramatic theory were formalised in:

Accepted Answer

Bharata's Natyashastra — Bharata Muni's Natyashastra (~200 BCE-200 CE) is foundational Indian text on drama, dance, music.

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Ramayana

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Arthashastra

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Yoga Sutras

Question 6

Resonance results in:

Accepted Answer

Delocalisation of electrons; hybrid structure more stable — Benzene: resonance hybrid of two Kekulé structures. Carbonate ion: three equivalent resonance forms.

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Only one structure

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Different compounds

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Isomers

Question 7

A 35-year-old mother delivers a term baby weighing 2.8 kg via vaginal delivery. The baby is noted to have a single transverse crease across the palm, hypotonia, and a protruding tongue. Which of the following congenital conditions is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

A. Congenital hypothyroidism — The clinical features (single transverse palmar crease, hypotonia, protruding tongue) are classic for congenital hypothyroidism, which requires immediate thyroid function tests and levothyroxine therapy to prevent intellectual disability. Down syndrome typically presents with upslanting palpebral fissures, flat nasal bridge, and hypotonia but not necessarily a single palmar crease. Turner and Fragile X syndromes have distinct phenotypic features not described here.

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B. Down syndrome

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C. Turner syndrome

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D. Fragile X syndrome

Question 8

Ctrl + C is the shortcut for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Copy — Ctrl+C = Copy. Ctrl+X = Cut. Ctrl+V = Paste.‌​‍

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Cut

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Close

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Create

Question 9

In Kerala's administrative structure, which body is responsible for the preparation and revision of the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) under the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) — The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), chaired by the District Collector, is mandated under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to prepare and revise the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP). The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) oversees at the state level, but local preparation is the DDMA's responsibility.

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A. District Collector

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C. District Panchayat Standing Committee

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D. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)

Question 10

Kerala's Firefighting:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fire & Rescue Services — State service.‌​‍

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Centre

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Private

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Panchayat

LGS Mixed Practice Test #128