LGS Mixed Practice Test #342

Question 1

Which of the following was a key objective of the Industrial Policy of 1991 in India, which was part of the broader economic reforms (LPG model)?

Accepted Answer

B. To reduce the role of the public sector and promote private enterprise — The Industrial Policy of 1991 aimed to liberalize the economy under the LPG model by reducing the state's role in industry and encouraging private participation. While it did not nationalize industries, it aimed to decrease the public sector's dominance through disinvestment and opening sectors to private players. Higher tariffs and banning FDI were not part of the reforms.

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A. To nationalize all private industries and reduce foreign investment

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C. To impose higher tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries

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D. To ban all foreign direct investment (FDI) in strategic sectors

Question 2

DGP Kerala 2024:

Accepted Answer

Anil Kant — Anil Kant was DGP; check current.

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Shaik Darvesh Saheb

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Sanjay Kundu

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Varies

Question 3

Which recent health policy initiative by the Government of Kerala aims to provide comprehensive primary health care services through Family Health Centres (FHCs) in every panchayat across the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Nava Kerala Mission - Health Sub-Mission — The Nava Kerala Mission - Health Sub-Mission introduced Family Health Centres (FHCs) to deliver primary care, prevention, and health promotion services at the community level. Arogya Keralam Mission focuses on health awareness and disease prevention, Ayushman Bharat HWC is a national scheme, and Kerala Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme provides financial protection for secondary/tertiary care.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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C. Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres

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D. Kerala Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

Question 4

During a lesson, a student begins to doodle excessively and lose focus. The teacher wants to redirect the student's attention without interrupting the flow of the lesson. Which of the following non-verbal cues would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Walking past the student's desk and placing a hand gently on their shoulder. — Walking past the student and using proximity control or a gentle touch on the shoulder is a highly effective non-verbal intervention that redirects attention without disrupting the entire class. Direct verbal questions interrupt the lesson, public praise is indirect, and intense eye contact can be perceived as aggressive or ineffective if the student isn't looking.

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A. Stopping the lesson and asking the student directly, "Are you paying attention?"

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C. Publicly praising another student for their excellent focus.

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D. Making intense eye contact with the student from across the room until they look up.

Question 5

In a rural block of Kerala, there's a significant concern regarding the enrolment and retention of children from marginalized communities in elementary schools, coupled with a lack of basic facilities like toilets and drinking water. Which government program was specifically designed to address these issues by promoting universal elementary education, improving school infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access and quality?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was a flagship program aimed at universalizing elementary education, focusing on enrolment, retention, quality improvement, and bridging social and gender gaps, including infrastructure development. RMSA focused on secondary education, NSDM on skill development, and MDMS on nutritional support.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 6

The Pampadum Shola National Park is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Pampadum Shola NP (1.32 km²) — India's smallest national park — is in Idukki.

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam

Question 7

Formic acid (HCOOH) is found naturally in:

Accepted Answer

Ant bites — Formic acid (methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid; produced by ants and bee stings.

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Vinegar

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Lemon

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Battery

Question 8

Which vitamin deficiency causes 'Night Blindness'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A — Vitamin A (Retinol) deficiency causes Night Blindness (Nyctalopia). ‌​‍Rich sources: carrot, papaya, milk, liver.

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin B

Question 9

In which year was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

Accepted Answer

2010 — The National Green Tribunal was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

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2005

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2007

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2013

Question 10

The smallest bone in the human body is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stapes (in ear) — Stapes (~3 mm) in middle ear is smallest; femur is largest.‌​‍

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Patella

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Phalanges

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Scaphoid

LGS Mixed Practice Test #342