LGS Mixed Practice Test #133

Question 1

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Sir C.P. ‌​‍was the last Dewan of Travancore. He wanted Travancore to be independent or join Pakistan.

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Cochin

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Malabar

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Mysore

Question 2

The normal pulse rate in an adult is approximately:

Accepted Answer

72 bpm — Normal adult resting pulse averages ~72 bpm (range 60–100).

Answer

40 bpm

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100 bpm

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120 bpm

Question 3

Which type of soil in Kerala is predominantly found in the midland regions and is highly suitable for the cultivation of cashew and rubber?

Accepted Answer

A. Laterite soil — Laterite soil, formed due to intense weathering and leaching, is predominantly found in the midland regions of Kerala. It is acidic, well-drained, and rich in iron and aluminum oxides, making it highly suitable for crops like cashew and rubber. Alluvial soil is found in lowlands, black soil is not typically found in Kerala, and red loam soil is less common in midland regions.

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B. Alluvial soil

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C. Black soil

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D. Red loam soil

Question 4

CM Karnataka 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Siddaramaiah — Siddaramaiah (Cong, since May 2023).‌​‍

Answer

DK Shivakumar

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Yediyurappa

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Bommai

Question 5

Kerala Ombudsman for local bodies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Existed under Act 1999 — Kerala Local Fund Audit Act and Ombudsman.‌​‍

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No

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Private

Answer

Not yet

Question 6

Following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the need for a comprehensive legal framework, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, was enacted. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the unique and broad powers conferred upon the Central Government by this Act, distinguishing it from prior environmental legislations like the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?

Accepted Answer

B. It empowers the Central Government to take all necessary measures to protect and improve the quality of the environment, including issuing directions to industries and even closing them down. — The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is an umbrella legislation that grants extensive powers to the Central Government to protect and improve the environment, filling legislative gaps left by previous acts. Unlike the Water and Air Acts which established specific boards for particular types of pollution, the EPA enables the Central Government to issue direct orders, make rules, and take comprehensive measures across all environmental domains. Option A is incorrect as State Pollution Control Boards existed under prior acts. Option C describes a limited scope, while the EPA covers a much broa

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A. It mandates the Central Government to establish specific pollution control boards at the state level for monitoring purposes.

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C. It focuses exclusively on the prevention of hazardous waste generation and management, without covering other environmental aspects.

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D. It primarily establishes a framework for international cooperation on transboundary environmental issues.

Question 7

Urine pH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acidic ~6 — Slightly acidic (4.5-8 range).‌​‍

Answer

Neutral

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Alkaline 9

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Strongly acidic

Question 8

Which fossil organism is regarded as the connecting link between birds and reptiles?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Archaeopteryx — Archaeopteryx — Jurassic-period fossil with both reptile and bird features.‌​‍

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Australopithecus

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Dryopithecus

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Ardipithecus

Question 9

The blood group known as the 'Universal Recipient' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AB — AB group is the universal recipient because it has both A and B antigens, so it can receive blood from any group. ‌​‍O is the universal donor.

Answer

B

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O

Answer

A

Question 10

Direct democracy is practised today primarily in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Switzerland (referenda, Landsgemeinde) — Swiss citizens vote directly on many policy issues via referendums. ‌​‍Landsgemeinde (open-air assembly) still in 2 cantons.

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USA

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India

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UK

LGS Mixed Practice Test #133