LGS Mixed Practice Test #429

Question 1

The Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) is a significant initiative aimed at modernizing waste management practices across the state. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a core strategy or funding aspect of KSWMP?

Accepted Answer

B. The project receives substantial financial assistance from international agencies like the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). — KSWMP is indeed supported by significant loans from the World Bank and AIIB, crucial for its implementation and scale. While waste-to-energy is a component, the project emphasizes a more integrated and decentralized approach, not just large-scale centralized plants (A). Plastic bans (C) are related but a separate policy, and the project is not solely state-funded (D).

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A. It primarily focuses on establishing large-scale centralized waste-to-energy plants in every district headquarters.

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C. Its main objective is to completely ban the use of plastic packaging materials by 2025 across all urban local bodies.

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D. The project is entirely funded by the state government, emphasizing indigenous technological solutions.

Question 2

Stress phases (Selye's GAS — General Adaptation Syndrome):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion — Hans Selye (1936). ‌​‍Chronic stress → exhaustion → illness. HPA axis, cortisol involved.

Answer

Two

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Only one

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Random

Question 3

A transformer operates on the principle of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic induction — Transformer uses mutual induction between primary and secondary coils — works only for AC.‌​‍

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Diode action

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Electrolysis

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Ohm's law

Question 4

The NEP 2020 proposes a new national assessment centre to monitor learning outcomes and set standards for all school boards. What is the name of this proposed autonomous body?

Accepted Answer

C. PARAKH — The NEP 2020 recommends the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) as a new National Assessment Centre. Its primary role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, ensuring a common framework and promoting holistic development.

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A. NCERT

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B. CBSE

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D. UGC

Question 5

Ayyankali founded which organisation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali founded Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907.‌​‍

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SNDP Yogam

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NSS

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Brahmo Samaj

Question 6

Who directed the 2024 film Aadujeevitham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chauri Chaura incident — On 5 February 1922, protesters at Chauri Chaura (UP) burned a police station killing 22 policemen — Gandhi called off the movement.‌​‍

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Kakori robbery

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Dandi March

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Question 7

Koodathayi poisoning case year:

Accepted Answer

2019 — Serial killing case exposed.

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2020

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2015

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2021

Question 8

Kerala's number of grama panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

941 — 941 grama panchayats.‌​‍

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750

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1200

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500

Question 9

According to Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man', the first stage of life is:

Accepted Answer

The infant — Shakespeare's seven ages: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, pantaloon, second childhood.

Answer

The soldier

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The schoolboy

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The justice

Question 10

Kudumbashree was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

17 May 1998 — Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment and poverty eradication programme, was launched on 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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17 May 1996

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1 November 2000

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15 August 2002

LGS Mixed Practice Test #429