LGS Mixed Practice Test #457

Question 1

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 2

Which of the following is a key function of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) under the Kerala Health Services?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing emergency obstetric care and referral services — PHCs are designed to provide primary care, including emergency obstetric care and referral services for complications. They do not handle advanced surgeries (A), tertiary care (C), or industrial health programmes (D), which are roles of higher-level facilities or specialized agencies.

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A. Conducting advanced surgical procedures

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C. Managing tertiary care for chronic diseases

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D. Implementing large-scale industrial health programmes

Question 3

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat is preparing its annual development plan. To ensure genuine grassroots participation and accurate needs assessment for the plan, which of the following is the most fundamental and initial step mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

Accepted Answer

C. Ward Sabhas are convened in each ward to discuss local needs, identify problems, and propose solutions, which are then consolidated and approved by the Grama Sabha. — The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act emphasizes participatory planning, starting from the lowest level. Ward Sabhas are the primary forums where citizens directly articulate their needs and priorities, which are then deliberated and approved by the Grama Sabha, forming the foundation of the Grama Panchayat's development plan. Options A, B, and D represent later stages or alternative approaches that do not prioritize the initial grassroots engagement as effectively as Ward and Grama Sabhas.

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A. The Grama Panchayat forms a working group of experts to conduct a survey of local resources and prepare a draft plan.

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B. The Block Panchayat convenes a joint meeting with all Grama Panchayat presidents to identify common development priorities for the block.

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D. The District Planning Committee allocates funds and issues broad guidelines, based on which the Grama Panchayat designs its specific projects.

Question 4

Sound fastest in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solids — Solids.‌​‍

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Vacuum

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Air

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Water

Question 5

A teacher notices that a student frequently appears tired, irritable, and struggles to concentrate in class, often missing meals before school. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of need should the teacher address first to support the student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological Needs — Maslow's Hierarchy posits that basic needs must be met before individuals can progress to higher-level needs. Tiredness, irritability, and missed meals directly relate to Physiological Needs (e.g., sleep, food). Addressing these fundamental needs is crucial before the student can effectively engage in learning or fulfill higher needs like safety, esteem, or self-actualization.

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A. Safety Needs

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B. Esteem Needs

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D. Self-actualization Needs

Question 6

Environmental pollutant known as greenhouse gas is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CO₂ — Absorbs IR. ‌​‍Others: CH₄, N₂O, CFCs, H₂O vapour, O₃. Preindustrial CO₂ ~280 ppm; now >420 ppm.

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O₂

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N₂

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H₂

Question 7

Allotropes of oxygen:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O₂ and O₃ (ozone) — Ozone in stratosphere absorbs UV. O₃ is bent, stronger oxidiser than O₂.‌​‍

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O₄

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Only O₂

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O, O₂

Question 8

What is the primary role of cholesterol in the human body, apart from being a component of cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

B. Synthesis of steroid hormones and bile acids — Cholesterol is a vital lipid in the human body that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of all steroid hormones (like estrogen, testosterone, cortisol) and bile acids, which are essential for fat digestion and absorption. While it is a component of cell membranes, its role in hormone and bile acid synthesis is a crucial metabolic function. Energy storage is primarily handled by triglycerides and glycogen, oxygen transport by hemoglobin, and muscle contraction by proteins like actin and myosin.

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A. Energy storage

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C. Oxygen transport

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D. Muscle contraction

Question 9

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the aim of promoting economic and regional integration. However, its progress has often been hampered. Which of the following factors is widely regarded as the primary impediment to SAARC's effectiveness in achieving its stated goals?

Accepted Answer

C. The persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, particularly between its largest members. — SAARC's effectiveness is primarily hampered by persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, especially between India and Pakistan. These tensions often overshadow regional cooperation efforts and lead to stalemates in decision-making, as SAARC operates on the principle of unanimity. While factors like economic disparities or the lack of a common security framework are relevant, the political will and resolution of bilateral conflicts are consistently cited as the most significant hurdles to SAARC achieving its full potential.

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A. The limited economic diversity and industrial capacity among its member nations.

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B. The absence of a shared security framework to address regional threats collectively.

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D. Over-dependence on foreign aid and lack of self-reliance in funding regional projects.

Question 10

India's first satellite communication earth station was at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arvi (Pune) — Arvi near Pune was India's first satellite communication earth station.‌​‍

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Sriharikota

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Bangalore

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Thumba

LGS Mixed Practice Test #457