LGS Mixed Practice Test #343

Question 1

The International Booker Prize celebrates translated fiction. Which Indian author and their translator made history by winning this award for 'Tomb of Sand' (originally 'Ret Samadhi'), a novel exploring themes of partition and identity?

Accepted Answer

A. Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell — Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell became the first Indian language author and translator duo to win the International Booker Prize in 2022 for 'Tomb of Sand'. This award specifically recognizes outstanding fiction translated into English. While Perumal Murugan, Vivek Shanbhag, and M. Mukundan are all renowned Indian authors with significant translated works, their books did not win this particular prize.

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B. Perumal Murugan and Aniruddhan Vasudevan

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C. Vivek Shanbhag and Srinath Perur

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D. M. Mukundan and Fathima E.V.

Question 2

Jewish Synagogue in Kochi built in:

Accepted Answer

1568 — Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry, Kochi — built 1568.

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1468

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1668

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1768

Question 3

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by UNDP and OPHI, provides a comprehensive measure of poverty across various dimensions beyond just income. Which of the following is NOT one of the three core dimensions directly considered in the calculation of the Global MPI?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Growth Rate — The Global MPI measures poverty based on deprivations in three core dimensions: Health (nutrition, child mortality), Education (years of schooling, school attendance), and Living Standards (cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets). Economic Growth Rate is a macro-economic indicator and is not a direct dimension used in the calculation of the individual or household-level MPI.

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A. Health

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B. Education

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C. Living Standards

Question 4

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).‌​‍

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5 acres

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15 acres

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10 acres

Question 5

Jan Aushadhi stores:

Accepted Answer

14000+ (2024) — Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.

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5000

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2000

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500

Question 6

Pedro Álvares Cabral is associated with the European discovery of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil — Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.‌​‍

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Australia

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Newfoundland

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New Zealand

Question 7

Dr. Palpu submitted the Ezhava Memorial in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1896 — The Ezhava Memorial (1896) was a petition to the Travancore ruler demanding the right of Ezhavas to enter government service.‌​‍

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1891

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1903

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1910

Question 8

Kerala Agricultural University:

Accepted Answer

1971 — 1971 at Vellayani/Mannuthy.

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1980

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1990

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1960

Question 9

Which SQL command is used to fetch data?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SELECT — DML (Data Manipulation): SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. ‌​‍DDL: CREATE, ALTER, DROP. DCL: GRANT, REVOKE.

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DELETE

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UPDATE

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INSERT

Question 10

BCCI President 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Roger Binny — Roger Binny.‌​‍

Answer

Sourav Ganguly

Answer

Dalmiya

Answer

Srinivasan

LGS Mixed Practice Test #343