LGS Mixed Practice Test #221

Question 1

What is Psoriasis?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Skin disorder — Chronic skin condition.‌​‍

Answer

Heart

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Lung disease

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Digestion

Question 2

The school Malala attended, founded by her father, was called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khushal School — Ziauddin Yousafzai ran Khushal Public School where Malala studied.‌​‍

Answer

Taliban School

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Mingora School

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Swat School

Question 3

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the authority to adjudicate disputes between states. Which of the following is a key limitation of the ICJ's jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

C. States must consent to the ICJ's jurisdiction, either through treaties or optional clause declarations. — The ICJ's jurisdiction is based on the consent of states, which can be given through treaties, optional clause declarations under Article 36 of the ICJ Statute, or ad hoc agreements. The court cannot unilaterally impose its jurisdiction (option C is correct as the limitation).

Answer

A. The ICJ can only hear cases referred to it by the UN Security Council.

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B. The ICJ's jurisdiction is limited to disputes involving only member states of the United Nations.

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D. The ICJ can enforce its rulings without requiring the consent of the involved states.

Question 4

Last Dewan of Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer wanted independence/Pakistan accession.‌​‍

Answer

T.K. Madhavan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S.

Question 5

Number of rivers in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — 44 rivers (41 west-flowing + 3 east-flowing).‌​‍

Answer

41

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34

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50

Question 6

Jan Dhan Yojana aims at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Financial inclusion (banking for all) — PM Jan Dhan Yojana (2014) aims for universal banking access — bank accounts for all unbanked adults.‌​‍

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Housing for all

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Free education

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Health insurance

Question 7

Pendulum clock invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Huygens — Christiaan Huygens (1656).‌​‍

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Galileo

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Newton

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Edison

Question 8

National Waterway-3 (Kollam to Kottappuram) was extended under the National Waterways Act 2016 up to:

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — NW-3 was extended up to Kozhikode (West Coast Canal).

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Thrissur

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Kannur

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Malappuram

Question 9

Kerala's eastern rivers:

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Cauvery tributaries.

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Periyar

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 10

A child is brought to the clinic with severe flatulence, abdominal distension after eating even a small amount, and a strong craving for sweets. Symptoms are typically worse between 4 PM and 8 PM. Mentally, the child shows a dictatorial attitude towards younger siblings but is timid with strangers. Which remedy fits this picture?

Accepted Answer

B. Lycopodium — Lycopodium is strongly indicated by the characteristic flatulence and distension, craving for sweets, and the specific aggravation between 4 PM and 8 PM. The mental picture of dictatorial behavior at home and timidity outside also points to Lycopodium. China is known for debility from fluid loss and periodicity, while Carbo vegetabilis presents with sluggishness and burning pains.

Answer

A. China

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C. Carbo vegetabilis

Answer

D. Argentum nitricum

LGS Mixed Practice Test #221