LGS Mixed Practice Test #259

Question 1

For rapid relief of acute bronchoconstriction in an asthma attack, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

C. Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) — Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) like salbutamol (albuterol) are the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks because they provide rapid bronchodilation by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the airways. Inhaled corticosteroids are for long-term control, LABAs are for maintenance (never monotherapy for acute relief), and leukotriene receptor antagonists are also for maintenance, not acute relief.

Answer

A. Inhaled corticosteroids

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B. Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)

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D. Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Question 2

Mango:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — National fruit.‌​‍

Answer

National Fruit

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Sacred

Answer

State

Question 3

Kerala's per-capita electricity consumption:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Higher than national average — Above national average.‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

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Lower

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Equal

Question 4

The surfer who lost an arm to a shark attack and returned to surfing is:

Accepted Answer

Bethany Hamilton — Bethany Hamilton's story is the basis of the memoir 'Soul Surfer'.

Answer

Laird Hamilton

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Kelly Slater

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Serena Williams

Question 5

CDS (Chief of Defence Staff) 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anil Chauhan — Gen Anil Chauhan since Sep 2022.‌​‍

Answer

VK Singh

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Manoj Pande

Answer

Bipin Rawat

Question 6

If a=3, b=4, hypotenuse:

Accepted Answer

5 — √(9+16) = √25 = 5.

Answer

6

Answer

7

Answer

8

Question 7

The speed of light is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 × 10⁸ m/s — The speed of light in vacuum is approximately 3 × 10⁸ metres per second (about 300,000 km/s).‌​‍

Answer

3 × 10¹⁰ m/s

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3 × 10⁶ m/s

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3 × 10⁴ m/s

Question 8

The 'Malnad' region in Kerala, known for its high rainfall and dense forests, belongs to which physiographic division?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland (Wester Ghats) — The 'Malnad' region is part of the Highland (Western Ghats) due to its high elevation, dense forests, and heavy rainfall. The Lowland is coastal, the Midland has laterite soil, and the Backwaters region is a lagoonal system.

Answer

A. Lowland (Coastal belt)

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B. Midland (Central Travancore)

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D. Backwaters region

Question 9

An example of a vestigial organ in humans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Appendix — Vermiform appendix is a vestigial organ — evolutionary remnant of caecum.‌​‍

Answer

Liver

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Brain

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Heart

Question 10

Which government health insurance scheme was launched in 2018?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana — Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY was launched on 23 September 2018 with ₹5 lakh family cover.‌​‍

Answer

PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Answer

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

Answer

PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

LGS Mixed Practice Test #259