LGS Mixed Practice Test #460

Question 1

The one and only fresh water lake in Kerala is:

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake (Kollam) — Kerala's largest freshwater lake.

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Ashtamudi

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Vembanad

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Puralimala

Question 2

A new state-level policy initiative in Kerala, such as a major infrastructure project or an educational reform, requires comprehensive inter-departmental coordination and high-level administrative oversight before being presented to the State Cabinet for approval. Which of the following officials primarily plays the pivotal role in facilitating this complex coordination and ensuring smooth administrative processing within the Kerala Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

B. Chief Secretary — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Kerala Secretariat and serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister. This role inherently involves coordinating policy initiatives across various departments, resolving inter-departmental conflicts, and ensuring that proposals are thoroughly vetted before reaching the Cabinet. While other officials contribute, the Chief Secretary holds the ultimate responsibility for this overarching administrative facilitation.

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A. Secretary of the concerned line department

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C. Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Economic Affairs

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D. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

Question 3

During a period of widespread public protest against a proposed industrial project in a district, the District Collector's primary responsibility shifts to maintaining law and order while also facilitating dialogue. Which of the following functions of the District Collector is most directly invoked in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Acting as the District Magistrate to ensure public peace and order. — The District Collector, in their capacity as District Magistrate, is vested with powers under the Criminal Procedure Code to maintain public peace and order, which is the most direct function invoked during widespread public protests and negotiation. While other options like presiding over planning or overseeing revenue are vital roles, they are not the primary and most direct responsibilities when dealing with immediate law and order situations and facilitating dialogue to resolve unrest.

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A. Presiding over the District Planning Committee to allocate funds.

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B. Overseeing the collection of land revenue and other taxes.

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D. Coordinating the implementation of various central and state welfare schemes.

Question 4

A laboratory report describes a bacterial pathogen as "Gram-positive cocci in clusters." Based on this description, what is the fundamental shape of these bacteria?

Accepted Answer

B. Spherical or ovoid — The term "cocci" refers to bacteria that are spherical or ovoid in shape. "Bacilli" describes rod-shaped bacteria, "spirilla" are spiral-shaped, and "vibrios" are comma-shaped. Understanding bacterial morphology is crucial for initial identification and diagnosis.

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A. Rod-shaped

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C. Spiral-shaped

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D. Comma-shaped

Question 5

Food chain starts with:

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Producers — Plants (autotrophs) are producers.

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Consumers

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Decomposers

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Carnivores

Question 6

Normal urine colour due to:‌​‍

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Urochrome — Urochrome pigment.‌​‍

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Bilirubin

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Haemoglobin

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Creatinine

Question 7

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam:

Accepted Answer

SNDP — Organization founded by Sree Narayana Guru.

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Kudumbashree

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Sabha

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Akademi

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for all children. According to the NEP 2020 document, by which year is this universal FLN in primary schools targeted to be achieved?

Accepted Answer

A. 2025 — The NEP 2020 document explicitly states that achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy in primary school is the highest priority and targets this by 2025. While the NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched to implement this, has a target of 2026-27, the policy itself set the earlier ambitious goal.

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B. 2027

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C. 2030

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D. 2035

Question 9

Kerala Vidyalakshmi Scheme for:

Accepted Answer

Girl child savings — Savings scheme for girl child.

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Women pension

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Education loans

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Elderly

Question 10

Which metal is least reactive among these?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gold — Gold (and platinum) is among the least reactive — remains free in nature.‌​‍

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Sodium

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Potassium

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Iron

LGS Mixed Practice Test #460