LGS Mixed Practice Test #332

Question 1

Volcano Krakatoa is in:‌​‍

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Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

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Italy

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Japan

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Hawaii

Question 2

The Kerala State Film Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for cinematic excellence in Malayalam cinema. Which governmental body is primarily responsible for instituting and administering these annual awards?

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C. Kerala State Chalachitra Academy — The Kerala State Film Awards are instituted and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which functions under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi focuses on literature, and the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board is concerned with youth-related activities, making them incorrect choices for film awards. While the Department of Cultural Affairs is the parent department, the specific autonomous body responsible is the Chalachitra Academy.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi

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B. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Kerala State Youth Welfare Board

Question 3

The SI unit of power is:‌​‍

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Watt — Power = work/time; SI unit is watt (1 W = 1 J/s).‌​‍

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Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

Question 4

Which of the following is an aromatic compound?‌​‍

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Benzene — Aromatic compounds contain a benzene ring (or similar). ‌​‍Benzene is the prototype.

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Ethanol

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Methane

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Propane

Question 5

The increasing prevalence of nuclear families and geographical mobility in Kerala is a significant social change. How might this trend primarily impact the health and well-being of the elderly population?

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B. Increased social isolation and reduced informal care support from family members. — The shift towards nuclear families and increased geographical mobility often leads to reduced proximity and availability of family members to provide informal care and social support for the elderly. This can result in increased social isolation, loneliness, and a decline in overall well-being. Options A, C, and D are less direct or generally incorrect consequences of these specific social changes on the elderly.

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A. Enhanced access to specialized geriatric care due to smaller family units.

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C. Greater financial independence for the elderly as they manage their own resources.

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D. Decreased incidence of chronic diseases due to modern lifestyle adaptations.

Question 6

IUPAC name of CH₃-CH₂-OH:‌​‍

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Ethanol — Two-carbon chain + OH functional group → ethan-1-ol. ‌​‍Common name: ethyl alcohol.

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Propanol

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Methanol

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Acetic acid

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary metabolic pathway responsible for generating ATP in the cytoplasm, breaking down glucose into pyruvate?

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C. Glycolysis — Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing a net gain of ATP, and occurs in the cytoplasm. Glycogenesis is the synthesis of glycogen, gluconeogenesis is glucose synthesis from non-carbohydrate sources, and the Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.

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A. Glycogenesis

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B. Gluconeogenesis

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D. Krebs cycle

Question 8

The pH value of human blood is approximately:

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7.4 — Normal human blood pH is approximately 7.35-7.45 (slightly alkaline). A pH below 7 is acidic, above 7 is alkaline. (NCERT Class 10 Science)

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6.5

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7.0

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8.0

Question 9

Kudumbashree was launched at ___ by Prime Minister ___

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Malappuram, A.B. Vajpayee — Inaugurated at Malappuram by PM A.B. Vajpayee on 17 May 1998.

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Thrissur, Indira Gandhi

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Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Gandhi

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Ernakulam, Narasimha Rao

Question 10

Poverty is a pervasive social problem and a major social determinant of health. In the context of community health, how does poverty primarily contribute to health disparities and poorer health outcomes in a community?

Accepted Answer

B. By limiting access to essential resources like education, safe housing, clean water, sanitation, and nutritious food. — Poverty significantly restricts individuals' and communities' access to fundamental resources crucial for good health, including quality education, safe and stable housing, clean water, adequate sanitation, and nutritious food. This lack of access directly leads to poorer health outcomes and exacerbates health disparities. Poverty typically increases stress and limits access to healthcare, rather than promoting healthy lifestyles or increasing opportunities for early detection.

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A. By encouraging excessive consumption of high-quality, nutritious food, leading to obesity.

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C. By promoting active lifestyles and reducing stress levels due to fewer material possessions.

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D. By increasing opportunities for early disease detection and access to advanced medical treatments.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #332