LGS Mixed Practice Test #354

Question 1

VSSC (Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre) is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram handles rocket/propulsion development.‌​‍

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Bangalore

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Sriharikota

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Ahmedabad

Question 2

Elevated serum levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) are primarily indicative of damage to which organ?

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — ALT and AST are enzymes predominantly found in liver cells. Their elevation in the bloodstream signifies hepatocellular damage, as they leak out of injured cells. While AST can also be found in the heart, muscle, and kidneys, ALT is more specific to the liver, making their combined elevation a strong indicator of hepatic injury.

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A. Pancreas

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B. Brain

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D. Heart

Question 3

How many pairs of cranial nerves arise from the human brain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — 12 pairs of cranial nerves (olfactory → hypoglossal).‌​‍

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31

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10

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24

Question 4

When a body of mass 'M' is placed at the centre of earth, its weight will be:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero — At Earth's centre, gravitational acceleration g=0, so weight = mg = 0.‌​‍

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2M

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M/2

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M

Question 5

The National Games of India play a significant role in the country's sports landscape. From the perspective of national sports development objectives, what is the most profound impact a state can achieve by consistently performing well and investing in its sports ecosystem, as reflected through participation in events like the National Games?

Accepted Answer

C. It cultivates a robust sports culture, identifies grassroots talent, and strengthens the pipeline for national and international representation, thereby contributing to India's overall sporting prowess. — Consistent strong performance and investment in sports, as demonstrated in events like the National Games, most profoundly contribute to national sports development by fostering a robust sports culture. This enables the identification and nurturing of talent from the grassroots, strengthening the overall pool of athletes for national and international competitions. While other options might represent partial benefits, they do not encompass the comprehensive long-term objective of building India's overall sporting prowess.

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A. It guarantees a direct increase in the state's share of central government sports funding for the subsequent fiscal year.

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B. It primarily enhances the state's reputation, attracting private sector sponsorships for individual athletes.

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D. It ensures that the state will be prioritized to host the next edition of the National Games, promoting local infrastructure development.

Question 6

Kerala's mobile penetration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Near 100% — High mobile and internet penetration.‌​‍

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50%

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Unknown

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Low

Question 7

Profit maximization condition:

Accepted Answer

MR = MC — Classical rule: produce where marginal revenue = marginal cost. In perfect competition, P = MR, so P = MC.

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P = MC

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MR > MC

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MR < MC

Question 8

Which motivational approach aligns best with Maslow's 'esteem needs' stage?

Accepted Answer

A. Providing opportunities for students to lead group projects — Maslow's 'esteem needs' stage involves gaining respect, recognition, and self-confidence, which can be fostered by leadership roles (option A). Distractor B aligns with 'safety needs', C with extrinsic rewards, and D with self-actualization, which are not directly tied to esteem needs.

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B. Ensuring students have a clean and safe learning environment

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C. Offering monetary rewards for high test scores

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D. Encouraging students to explore creative hobbies unrelated to academics

Question 9

Longest chord:

Accepted Answer

Diameter — Diameter.

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Radius

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Tangent

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Arc

Question 10

Kerala State Bird scientific name:

Accepted Answer

Buceros bicornis — Buceros bicornis — Great Indian Hornbill.

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Pavo cristatus

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Corvus splendens

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Ardea alba

LGS Mixed Practice Test #354