LGS Mixed Practice Test #545

Question 1

Which of the following is a classic sign of inflammation characterized by local redness, primarily due to increased blood flow to the affected area?

Accepted Answer

C. Rubor — Rubor, meaning redness, is one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation. It is caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow (hyperemia) to the site of injury or infection, bringing immune cells and mediators to the area. Dolor refers to pain, calor to heat, and tumor to swelling, which are also classic signs but represent different physiological aspects of the inflammatory response.

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A. Dolor

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B. Calor

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D. Tumor

Question 2

Who was called the 'Lincoln' of Kerala for uplifting backward communities?

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Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan — 'Lincoln of Kerala' for his work for depressed classes.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Velayudha Panikkar

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Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi

Question 3

The NEP 2020 introduces the concept of 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC). What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

A. To allow students to earn and store academic credits digitally for flexibility in degree completion. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to digitally store and transfer academic credits earned from different higher education institutions, promoting flexibility in degree pathways. Options B, C, and D are unrelated to the ABC's primary function.

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B. To provide financial aid to students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for all school textbooks.

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D. To monitor and evaluate the performance of teachers across India.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-electrolytes in solution?

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B. They do not dissociate into ions in solution — Non-electrolytes do not dissociate into ions when dissolved in solution, unlike electrolytes. This property means they do not conduct electricity. The other options describe electrolytes or incorrect properties.

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A. They dissociate into ions in solution

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C. They conduct electricity in solution

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D. They are always acidic

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives launched by the Government of Kerala is specifically aimed at improving the health and nutrition status of adolescent girls in the state?

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B. Snehasparsham (Adolescent Health Programme) — Snehasparsham is a dedicated adolescent health programme in Kerala that focuses on addressing the health, nutrition, and psychosocial needs of adolescent girls. The other options target different demographics or objectives: K-SWIFT supports widows and single women, Haritha Keralam is an environmental mission, and Kudumbashree is a poverty alleviation programme.

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A. K-SWIFT (Kerala State Widow and Single Women Empowerment Programme)

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C. Haritha Keralam (Green Kerala Mission)

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D. Kudumbashree (Poverty Alleviation Mission)

Question 6

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is the primary objective of the proposed 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC)?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow students to earn, store, and transfer academic credits across higher education institutions. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to accumulate and transfer academic credits seamlessly across institutions, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of fostering flexibility in higher education. Option A is incorrect as ABC is not a financial assistance scheme. Option C is unrelated to ABC's purpose. Option D, while relevant to NEP, does not describe the primary function of ABC.

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A. To provide financial assistance to economically weaker students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for tracking the performance of school teachers in Kerala.

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D. To facilitate the integration of vocational education with traditional academic degrees.

Question 7

Lenz's law is a manifestation of conservation of:‌​‍

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Energy — Induced current opposes change in flux producing it. ‌​‍Otherwise energy would be created from nothing.

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Momentum

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Charge

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Mass

Question 8

Which is necessary for the dermal synthesis of Vitamin D?‌​‍

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Ultraviolet rays — UV-B rays in sunlight convert 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin to vitamin D3.‌​‍

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Infrared rays

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

Question 9

The Kundara Proclamation of 1809 called upon the people to:‌​‍

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Rise against the British — Velu Thampi's Kundara Proclamation rallied the people of Travancore against the British East India Company.‌​‍

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Worship at temples

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Support the Zamorin

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Pay taxes promptly

Question 10

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which programme focuses on reducing maternal and child mortality?

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C. Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) — The correct answer is C. Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A). This programme specifically targets maternal and child health, aiming to reduce mortality rates. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they focus on vector-borne diseases, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases, respectively, not maternal and child health.

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A. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

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B. National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS)

LGS Mixed Practice Test #545