LGS Mixed Practice Test #260

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a voluntary muscle?

Accepted Answer

C. Biceps brachii — Voluntary muscles are those that can be consciously controlled by an individual. The biceps brachii, responsible for flexing the arm, is a skeletal muscle and is under voluntary control. Cardiac muscle and intestinal wall muscles (smooth muscle) are involuntary, while the diaphragm, though skeletal, has both voluntary and involuntary control, but its primary function is autonomic.

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A. Cardiac muscle

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B. Muscles of the intestinal wall

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D. Diaphragm

Question 2

India's ranking in Ease of Doing Business jumped from 142 (2014) to — in 2020:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

63 — India climbed to 63rd in 2020 EoDB rankings (World Bank). ‌​‍Report discontinued in 2021 after methodology concerns.

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55

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72

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42

Question 3

Mannathu Padmanabhan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NSS founder — Social reformer.‌​‍

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Politician

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Poet

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Priest

Question 4

Psychology is scientific study of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Behavior and mental processes — Modern definition. ‌​‍Wilhelm Wundt (1879, Leipzig) established first psychology laboratory — marks birth of scientific psychology.

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Only emotion

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Only mind

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Only brain

Question 5

In the context of community health, what is the primary objective of health education initiatives regarding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A. To equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to adopt healthy lifestyles and manage their conditions effectively. — The primary objective of health education for NCDs is to empower individuals with knowledge about risk factors, prevention strategies, and self-management skills to adopt healthy lifestyles and effectively manage their conditions. While early diagnosis and cost reduction are important, they are often outcomes or secondary objectives, and promoting specific treatments is not the overarching goal of general health education.

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B. To ensure early diagnosis through mass screening campaigns for all community members.

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C. To reduce healthcare costs by minimizing the need for hospital admissions.

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D. To promote the use of advanced pharmacological treatments for NCDs.

Question 6

In which year was Ayya Vaikundar born in Swamithoppu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1815 — Ayya Vaikundar was born in 1815 (some sources 1809; standard PSC: 1815).‌​‍

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1850

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1809

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1875

Question 7

M. Krishnan Nair:

Accepted Answer

Kerala's popular literary columnist — Sahitya Varaphalam columnist.

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Actor

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Politician

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Scientist

Question 8

Which principle of NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Learning — NCFTE 2009 advocates for experiential learning as a core principle, where teacher education integrates theory with practical classroom experiences to enhance professional competence.

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A. Constructivism

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C. Reflective Practice

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D. Interdisciplinary Approach

Question 9

Which organ produces bile?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liver — Liver produces bile. Gallbladder stores bile.‌​‍

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Pancreas

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Stomach

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Gallbladder

Question 10

What is the primary objective of medication reconciliation during a patient's admission to a hospital?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify and resolve discrepancies between the patient's home medications and ordered hospital medications. — Medication reconciliation is a critical process aimed at preventing medication errors by identifying and resolving any discrepancies between the medications a patient was taking at home and the medications ordered upon hospital admission. This ensures a complete and accurate medication list, reducing adverse drug events. The other options are not related to medication reconciliation.

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A. To update the patient's billing information and insurance details.

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C. To determine the patient's eligibility for specific clinical trials.

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D. To assess the patient's dietary preferences and restrictions for meal planning.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #260