LGS Mixed Practice Test #240

Question 1

Election Commissioner of India (CEC 2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Rajiv Kumar till Feb 2025; Gyanesh Kumar after.‌​‍

Answer

Sushil Chandra

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Rajiv Kumar

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Gyanesh Kumar

Question 2

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices that a student with a hearing impairment is struggling to follow group discussions. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in ensuring the student's full participation?

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring clear visibility of the speaker, using visual aids, and encouraging peers to speak one at a time. — For a student with a hearing impairment, effective communication in group settings relies on maximizing visual cues and minimizing auditory interference. Ensuring clear visibility of the speaker (for lip-reading), supplementing with visual aids, and structuring discussions so only one person speaks at a time are proactive strategies that promote real-time participation. Options A and B are reactive and do not facilitate active, real-time engagement, while option D is a partial solution that doesn't fully address the challenges of group discussions.

Answer

A. Providing a transcript of the discussion after the class for the student to review.

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B. Assigning a peer to summarize key points for the student after each discussion.

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D. Moving the student to the front row for all activities to improve sound reception.

Question 3

Kinship terminology — Iroquois system classes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cross cousins distinct from parallel cousins — Lewis Henry Morgan studied. ‌​‍Cross cousins (father's sister's/mother's brother's children) preferred marriage partners in many Dravidian systems.

Answer

Only siblings

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No cousins

Answer

All cousins same

Question 4

Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and what was its unique feature that made it the first in the tournament's history?

Accepted Answer

A. Qatar; it was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first in November-December due to extreme summer heat. — The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar, marking the first time the tournament was held in the Middle East and during November-December to avoid extreme summer temperatures in the region. Option B is incorrect as Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, not 2022. Option C is incorrect because Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, and VAR was introduced in 2018, not 2014. Option D is incorrect as South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup.

Answer

B. Russia; it was the first World Cup held in Europe and featured expanded teams with 48 participants.

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C. Brazil; it was the first World Cup hosted in South America after 64 years and introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.

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D. South Africa; it was the first World Cup held in Africa and the first to use artificial turf extensively.

Question 5

Kerala HC current CJ (2024-26):

Accepted Answer

Changes periodically — Keeps changing.

Answer

Political appointment

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Life tenure

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Permanent

Question 6

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the 'Health and Wellness Centres' (HWCs) are designed to provide comprehensive primary health care. Which of the following services is NOT primarily delivered through HWCs?

Accepted Answer

B. Treatment of advanced cancer and open heart surgeries — HWCs focus on primary care and early detection, not advanced surgical interventions. Options A, C, and D are core functions of HWCs under AB-PMJAY. Distractors like 'advanced cancer treatment' are tertiary care services, not part of HWCs' scope.

Answer

A. Prevention and management of communicable diseases

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C. Screening and management of non-communicable diseases

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D. Maternal and child health services including immunization

Question 7

A positive catalyst:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increases rate by lowering activation energy — Catalysts provide alternative pathways with lower Eₐ.‌​‍

Answer

Decreases rate

Answer

Is consumed

Answer

Changes equilibrium

Question 8

Kasaragod formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1984 — 24 May 1984.‌​‍

Answer

1980

Answer

1990

Answer

1956

Question 9

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Mercury (Hg) is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. ‌​‍Bromine is the only non-metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Answer

Lead

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Zinc

Answer

Tin

Question 10

Water boils at sea level at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 °C — Water boils at 100 °C (= 212 °F) at 1 atmosphere. ‌​‍Boiling point decreases at lower pressure (higher altitude).

Answer

90 °C

Answer

120 °C

Answer

110 °C

LGS Mixed Practice Test #240