LGS Mixed Practice Test #129

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places significant emphasis on achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for all children. Which specific national initiative was launched to operationalize this goal, especially for children by Grade 3?

Accepted Answer

B. National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat Mission) — The NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, as envisioned by NEP 2020. While RUSA and NHEQF pertain to higher education and Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a broader school education program, NIPUN Bharat is specifically designed to address the FLN goals.

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A. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for secondary education

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D. National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF)

Question 2

First AIIMS:

Accepted Answer

Delhi (1956) — AIIMS Delhi 1956.

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Bhopal

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Jodhpur

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Patna

Question 3

Bharat Ratna is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest civilian award — Highest civilian award in India.‌​‍

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Sports award

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Military award

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Film award

Question 4

Kerala Old Age Pension eligibility:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

60+ — 60+ years.‌​‍

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65+

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55+

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All retired

Question 5

The Meghalaya 'root bridges' are made by:

Accepted Answer

Local Khasi and Jaintia tribes using living ficus roots — Living root bridges are woven from Ficus elastica roots by Khasi/Jaintia tribes.

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Colonial British engineers

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Modern civil engineers

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Natural growth without human intervention

Question 6

Which of the following is a key limitation of using MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in school education?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of personalized feedback and support — MOOCs are often free or low-cost, but their major limitation is the lack of personalized feedback and support due to large student numbers. Distractors A and C are incorrect as MOOCs are typically affordable and widely available, while D contradicts the core concept of online learning.

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A. High cost of enrollment

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C. Limited availability of courses

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D. Requirement for face-to-face attendance

Question 7

Work done by a conservative force along a closed path is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero — Conservative forces (gravity, spring) — W around closed loop = 0, path-independent. ‌​‍Defines potential energy.

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Depends on path

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Positive

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Negative

Question 8

Absolute zero corresponds to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−273.15 °C — 0 K = −273.15 °C; molecular motion ceases at absolute zero.‌​‍

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0 °C

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−100 °C

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−459 °C

Question 9

If the density of a substance is 8 g/cm³ and its volume is 25 cm³, its mass is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

200 g — mass = density × volume = 8 × 25 = 200 g.‌​‍

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150 g

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175 g

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125 g

Question 10

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method to collect a sputum sample for microbiological examination in a patient suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A. Collect the sample in the early morning after rinsing the mouth with plain water — Early morning sputum is preferred for tuberculosis diagnosis as it contains higher bacillary load due to overnight accumulation in the lungs. Rinsing the mouth with plain water reduces oral contaminants without affecting the sample. Option B is incorrect as food does not affect sputum quality; Option C is incorrect because brushing may introduce contaminants; Option D is irrelevant as fever is not a prerequisite for sample collection.

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B. Collect the sample immediately after a heavy meal to avoid gastric irritation

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C. Use a sterile container and collect the sample after brushing the teeth thoroughly

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D. Collect the sample only if the patient has a fever above 101°F

LGS Mixed Practice Test #129