LGS Mixed Practice Test #529

Question 1

NTA (National Testing Agency):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — Established 2017.‌​‍

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2018

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2020

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2019

Question 2

Pattanam archaeological site:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Associated with Muziris — Roman-era artefacts.‌​‍

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Harappan

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Unknown

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Chola

Question 3

Igneous rock example:

Accepted Answer

Granite, basalt — Granite: intrusive (slow cooling, coarse). Basalt: extrusive (fast, fine). Deccan Traps = basalt.

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Limestone

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Marble

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Sandstone

Question 4

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1967 (Bangkok Declaration) — ASEAN founded 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand. ‌​‍Now 10 members. Centre of Asia-Pacific diplomacy.

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1977

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1997

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1961

Question 5

Which region in Kerala is famous for its natural sandalwood forests?

Accepted Answer

Marayoor — Marayoor (Idukki) has Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest.

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Nenmara

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Peermed

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Meenachil

Question 6

Political theory primarily studies:

Accepted Answer

Ideas and concepts behind political practice (liberty, equality, justice, rights) — Political theory examines political concepts, ideologies, institutions, and normative questions (what ought to be).

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Elections only

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Only constitutions

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Current affairs

Question 7

Elevated levels of serum amylase and lipase are highly indicative of inflammation or damage to which organ?

Accepted Answer

C. Pancreas — Amylase and lipase are digestive enzymes primarily produced by the pancreas. Significantly elevated levels of both enzymes in the serum are highly specific and sensitive indicators of acute pancreatitis or other pancreatic damage. Other organs like the gallbladder, stomach, or spleen do not release these enzymes in high concentrations in response to inflammation.

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A. Gallbladder

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B. Stomach

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D. Spleen

Question 8

Thrissur Pooram held at:

Accepted Answer

All of these (as festival site) — Takes place at Vadakkunnathan; organized by Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady devaswoms.

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Vadakkunnathan Temple

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Paramekkavu

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Thiruvambady

Question 9

A new educational policy in Kerala emphasizes a competency-based learning approach for elementary education. Which state-level body is primarily responsible for translating this policy into a revised curriculum, developing new textbooks, and conducting in-service training for teachers on the new pedagogical methods?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body at the state level, responsible for curriculum development, syllabus design, textbook preparation, and conducting teacher training programs (both pre-service and in-service) to implement educational policies. DPI focuses on administrative control, SSA on elementary education universalization and infrastructure, while KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 10

Hurricane Atlantic season:

Accepted Answer

Jun-Nov — Peak Aug-Oct.

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Dec-May

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Year-round

Answer

Unknown

LGS Mixed Practice Test #529