LGS Mixed Practice Test #530

Question 1

Vallathol founded Kerala Kalamandalam in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1930 — Kerala Kalamandalam founded 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol.‌​‍

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1940

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1950

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1920

Question 2

Kudumbashree, the poverty eradication programme of Kerala, was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched on 17 May 1998 by the Government of Kerala. ‌​‍It is one of the largest women's empowerment programmes in the country.

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2005

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2000

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1995

Question 3

Scurvy prevention:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C (citrus) — Citrus fruits.‌​‍

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Iodine

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Iron

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Protein

Question 4

Why is it critically important for large volume parenteral (LVP) solutions, administered intravenously, to be isotonic with blood plasma?

Accepted Answer

C. To avoid hemolysis or crenation of red blood cells. — Isotonicity ensures that the osmotic pressure of the LVP solution matches that of blood plasma. Administering hypotonic solutions can cause red blood cells to swell and lyse (hemolysis), while hypertonic solutions can cause them to shrink (crenation), both leading to serious adverse effects. Maintaining isotonicity is crucial for patient safety and physiological compatibility.

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A. To prevent drug precipitation at the injection site.

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B. To ensure the solution remains sterile during administration.

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D. To enhance the drug's solubility and bioavailability.

Question 5

The tertiary structure of a protein is critical for its biological function and often determines the specificity of drug binding. Which type of bond or interaction is least likely to contribute significantly to the stabilization of a protein's tertiary structure?

Accepted Answer

D. Peptide bonds — Peptide bonds form the primary structure (amino acid sequence) of a protein, linking amino acids together. While fundamental, they do not directly contribute to the intricate folding and stabilization that defines the tertiary structure. Hydrogen bonds, disulfide bridges, and hydrophobic interactions are all crucial non-covalent and covalent forces that stabilize the unique three-dimensional tertiary structure.

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A. Hydrogen bonds

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B. Disulfide bridges

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C. Hydrophobic interactions

Question 6

Who started Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, a Dalit liberation movement in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poykayil Yohannan — Poykayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909.‌​‍

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Nataraja Guru

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Thycaud Ayya

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Pandit Karuppan

Question 7

The Kerala government recently launched the 'Aarogyam' initiative under the 'Health for All' mission. Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure universal health coverage by strengthening primary healthcare services in all local self-government institutions — The 'Aarogyam' initiative is part of Kerala's 'Health for All' mission aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services (PHCs and sub-centers) across all local self-government institutions to ensure universal health coverage. Option A is too narrow (elderly-focused), C is a component but not the primary objective, and D is a separate initiative, not the core of 'Aarogyam'.

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A. To provide free medical care to all elderly citizens above 60 years in Kerala

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C. To distribute free essential medicines to patients with chronic diseases across government hospitals

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D. To implement a state-wide telemedicine project for remote rural areas

Question 8

'Brace position' in aviation safety instructions refers to:

Accepted Answer

A protective body position during crash landings — Brace position protects head, neck and limbs during impact.

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A saluting gesture

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An emergency exit

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A life jacket

Question 9

Russia annexed Crimea in:

Accepted Answer

2014 — Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine March 2014 after Maidan Revolution in Kyiv. Widely unrecognised internationally.

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1991

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2008

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2022

Question 10

USSR officially dissolved on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 December 1991 — Gorbachev resigned as Soviet President 25 Dec 1991; USSR flag lowered over Kremlin. ‌​‍15 republics became independent states.

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1945

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1985

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1989

LGS Mixed Practice Test #530