LGS Mixed Practice Test #182

Question 1

Thyroid gland location:

Accepted Answer

Neck — Front of neck.

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Chest

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Kidney

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Brain

Question 2

'Rihla' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ibn Battuta — Ibn Battuta wrote Rihla (Travels) about his journeys including his time in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's India.‌​‍

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Al-Biruni

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Marco Polo

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Megasthenes

Question 3

Payyambalam beach:

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur town beach.

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

Question 4

Kerala state symbol — tree:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coconut — Coconut palm.‌​‍

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Mahogany

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Jackfruit

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Teak

Question 5

The 'Loss and Damage Fund', a significant outcome of recent UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs), is primarily intended to address which specific aspect of climate change impacts?

Accepted Answer

C. Compensating vulnerable nations for the unavoidable and irreversible economic and non-economic losses caused by climate change. — The Loss and Damage Fund is specifically designed to provide financial support to developing countries that are most vulnerable to the irreversible impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise, for which adaptation is no longer sufficient. While adaptation (B) addresses current and future impacts, 'Loss and Damage' focuses on the residual and unavoidable impacts. Options A and D relate to mitigation and technology development, which are distinct pillars of climate action.

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A. Funding for global research and development of new renewable energy technologies.

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B. Providing financial assistance to developing countries for adapting to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

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D. Supporting reforestation and afforestation projects in tropical regions to enhance carbon sequestration.

Question 6

Kerala coastline divided into:

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.

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2

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1

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Varies

Question 7

A 6-month-old infant is brought to the PHC with complaints of poor feeding, lethargy, and sunken fontanelle. On examination, the child has dry mucous membranes, reduced skin turgor, and a weak cry. Which of the following is the FIRST step in management according to IMNCI guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Assess for signs of severe dehydration and refer to a higher facility — The child shows signs of severe dehydration (sunken fontanelle, dry mucous membranes, lethargy, weak cry). IMNCI mandates immediate referral for severe dehydration as IV fluids are required, which cannot be administered at the PHC level. Option A is incorrect for severe dehydration; Option C is premature without prior assessment; Option D is for diarrhea management, not severe dehydration.

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A. Administer oral rehydration solution (ORS) immediately

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C. Start intravenous fluids if no improvement in 1 hour

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D. Provide zinc supplementation and continue breastfeeding

Question 8

A surgical instrument needs to be free of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, before being used in an invasive procedure. Which process is essential to achieve this level of cleanliness?

Accepted Answer

D. Sterilization. — Sterilization is the process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores, making it essential for instruments used in invasive procedures. Disinfection reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms but does not necessarily kill spores. Antisepsis applies to living tissue, and sanitization reduces contamination to safe levels.

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A. Disinfection.

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B. Antisepsis.

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C. Sanitization.

Question 9

The alloy of copper and tin is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze — Bronze = Copper + Tin. ‌​‍Brass = Copper + Zinc. Steel = Iron + Carbon. ‌​‍Solder = Lead + Tin.

Answer

Brass

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Steel

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Solder

Question 10

Nipah outbreak Kerala first reported:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Kozhikode 2018 — first Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.‌​‍

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2015

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2022

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2020

LGS Mixed Practice Test #182