LGS Mixed Practice Test #360

Question 1

A heart specialist is a(n):

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Cardiologist — Cardiologist specialises in heart and cardiovascular disorders.

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Neurologist

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Orthopaedist

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Gastroenterologist

Question 2

OSI reference model layers:‌​‍

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7 — Physical, Data link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application — ISO standard. ‌​‍TCP/IP model has 4 (Network Access, Internet, Transport, Application). Most used in practice.

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4

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5

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3

Question 3

Iodine needed for:‌​‍

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Thyroid hormone — Synthesis of thyroxine.‌​‍

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Blood clotting

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Nerve function

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Bone formation

Question 4

The slogan 'American Model Arabikadalil' is related to:‌​‍

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Punnapra–Vayalar struggle — Slogan of the 1946 Punnapra–Vayalar uprising.‌​‍

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Telangana struggle

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Kayyur struggle

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 5

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

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T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

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Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 6

A rural community rapidly transforms into an urban center. Despite the introduction of modern healthcare facilities, many residents continue to primarily seek traditional healers for chronic illnesses, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. This phenomenon is best described as:

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A. Cultural lag — Cultural lag occurs when non-material culture (beliefs, practices, values) lags behind material culture (technology, infrastructure). In this scenario, modern healthcare facilities represent material culture, but the community's traditional health-seeking behaviors (non-material culture) have not yet adapted, leading to delayed care. Social assimilation is the process of integrating into a dominant culture, while health disparity refers to differences in health outcomes, and social cohesion breakdown refers to weakening social ties.

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B. Social assimilation

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C. Health disparity

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D. Social cohesion breakdown

Question 7

A chilly, flabby, fair-haired child with a large head and profuse sour sweat on the scalp, especially during sleep, is brought in. They have a craving for indigestible things like eggs and chalk, and are generally slow in development. What is the most probable remedy?

Accepted Answer

D. Calcarea Carbonica — Calcarea Carbonica is characterized by a chilly, flabby constitution, sour perspiration on the scalp (especially during sleep), delayed development, and peculiar cravings for eggs or indigestible substances. Graphites patients are generally obese and have skin eruptions with sticky discharges, Hepar Sulph is extremely chilly and sensitive to pain, and Silica is delicate, refined, and lacks vital heat, none matching the full picture.

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A. Graphites

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B. Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum

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C. Silica

Question 8

A 14-year-old begins spending significantly more time with friends, valuing their opinions highly, and occasionally challenging parental rules and preferences, leading to increased family conflict. This shift in the primary source of influence from parents to peers, coupled with a drive for greater independence, is a hallmark of adolescent social development. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

B. A natural process of individuation and seeking autonomy — Adolescence is a crucial period for individuation, where teenagers strive to establish a distinct personal identity separate from their parents. This often involves seeking greater autonomy, challenging parental authority, and increasing reliance on peer groups for social support and identity affirmation, which is a normal and healthy developmental process.

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A. Regression to earlier childhood behaviors

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C. A sign of poor parental bonding and attachment issues

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D. A temporary phase that has no long-term impact on family dynamics

Question 9

Appendix:‌​‍

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Vestigial organ — Reduced function in humans.‌​‍

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Never exists

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Active

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Critical

Question 10

Kerala produces approximately what % of India's rubber?‌​‍

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90% — Kerala produces ~90% of India's natural rubber, mainly in Kottayam and Idukki.‌​‍

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50%

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70%

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100%

LGS Mixed Practice Test #360