LGS Mixed Practice Test #380

Question 1

King of Spices:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pepper — Pepper = King. Cardamom = Queen.‌​‍

Answer

Cardamom

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Cinnamon

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Clove

Question 2

Theyyam is performed mainly in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North Kerala (Kannur, Kasaragod) — Theyyam is a ritual dance performed in North Kerala (Kannur and Kasaragod districts).‌​‍

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Central Kerala

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South Kerala

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East Kerala

Question 3

Cell EMF ΔG relation:

Accepted Answer

ΔG = -nFE — n = electrons, F = 96500 C/mol. Spontaneous cell: E>0, ΔG<0. K = exp(-ΔG°/RT).

Answer

ΔG = nFE

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ΔG = E/F

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ΔG = 0

Question 4

A Grama Panchayat in Kerala is reviewing its progress in implementing the Right to Education Act, 2009. Which of the following actions best reflects a primary responsibility of this local authority under the RTE Act within its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring that every child residing in the Panchayat has access to a neighborhood school and monitoring their enrollment and attendance. — The RTE Act, 2009, assigns local authorities, such as Grama Panchayats in Kerala, the crucial responsibility of ensuring every child within their jurisdiction has access to a neighborhood school. They are also tasked with monitoring children's enrollment, attendance, and completion of elementary education. Other options describe responsibilities typically handled by academic bodies, school management, or higher levels of government.

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A. Formulating the syllabus and recommending textbooks for all elementary schools in the Panchayat area.

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C. Conducting annual performance appraisals for all teachers in government and aided schools within the Panchayat.

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D. Providing financial grants directly to private unaided schools for infrastructure development and teacher salaries.

Question 5

Symbol of Silver:

Accepted Answer

Ag — Ag (Argentum).

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Si

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Sv

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Au

Question 6

Growth hormone deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dwarfism — Pituitary dwarfism.‌​‍

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Gigantism

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None

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Cretinism

Question 7

van't Hoff factor i for dilute NaCl (full dissociation):

Accepted Answer

2 — NaCl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻ (i=2). CaCl₂ (i=3). Helps understand why electrolytes affect colligative properties more.

Answer

1

Answer

3

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Varies

Question 8

Anaemia is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iron — Iron deficiency causes Anaemia (low haemoglobin). ‌​‍Symptoms: fatigue, weakness, pale skin.

Answer

Vitamin C

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Calcium

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Iodine

Question 9

The hormone that promotes seed germination and stem elongation is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gibberellin — Gibberellins break seed dormancy and promote stem elongation (e.g., bolting).‌​‍

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Cytokinin

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Ethylene

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Abscisic acid

Question 10

A 6-month-old infant receives antibodies from their mother through breastfeeding, providing temporary protection against certain infections. This type of immunity is known as:

Accepted Answer

C. Naturally acquired passive immunity — Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from a mother to her child, either across the placenta during pregnancy or through breast milk. This provides immediate but temporary protection as the infant's own immune system is not actively producing antibodies. Active immunity involves the body's own immune response, while artificial immunity involves medical intervention like vaccines or antibody injections.

Answer

A. Naturally acquired active immunity

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B. Artificially acquired active immunity

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D. Artificially acquired passive immunity

LGS Mixed Practice Test #380