LGS Mixed Practice Test #630

Question 1

Who wrote the famous work 'Jathikummi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan composed Jathikummi (1912) — anti-caste poem.‌​‍

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Kelappan

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O.N.V. Kurup

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E.M.S.

Question 2

Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962) was a stand-off between:

Accepted Answer

US and USSR over Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba — 13 days of intense crisis. JFK imposed naval quarantine. Khrushchev withdrew missiles in exchange for secret US removal of Jupiter missiles from Turkey.

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US and Cuba

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US and China

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USSR and China

Question 3

The 'Samagra Shiksha, Kerala' (SSK) initiative integrates the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). A key focus of SSK in Kerala, particularly in alignment with RTE principles, is:

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels for all children. — Samagra Shiksha is an overarching program designed to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels, from pre-primary to senior secondary. This comprehensive approach aligns perfectly with the RTE Act's goal of providing free and compulsory quality education to all children, focusing on bridging equity gaps and improving learning outcomes. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with state implementation, not about centralizing decisions, privatizing, or shifting the entire financial burden.

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A. Centralizing all educational decision-making processes at the state secretariat level for uniformity.

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B. Promoting private sector participation as the sole driver for infrastructure development in schools.

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D. Shifting the financial burden of school maintenance and operational costs entirely to local self-government institutions.

Question 4

Geological time scale major eons:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, Phanerozoic — Phanerozoic (540 mya-present) divided into Palaeozoic, Mesozoic (dinosaurs), Cenozoic (mammals, humans).‌​‍

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Palaeozoic only

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Cenozoic

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Only one

Question 5

Rhesus (Rh) factor was first discovered in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rhesus monkeys — Rh antigen was first found in blood of Rhesus macaques, hence the name.‌​‍

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Mice

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Cows

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Humans directly

Question 6

Dengue fever is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Virus — Dengue is caused by the dengue virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes.

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Bacteria

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Fungi

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Not produced by an infective agent

Question 7

The liberalization of trade policies and increased global competition have significantly impacted Kerala's traditional cash crop sector, leading to price volatility and reduced farmer incomes, particularly for crops like rubber and spices. What would be a viable long-term strategy to help farmers adapt and thrive in this changing economic landscape?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets for unique Kerala produce, alongside strengthening farmer collectives for better market negotiation. — Value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets enable farmers to differentiate their produce and fetch better prices, reducing reliance on volatile commodity markets. Strengthening farmer collectives improves their bargaining power. Imposing high import duties can lead to trade conflicts and is not a sustainable long-term solution, while shifting crops or providing only financial aid do not address the core issue of adapting to global competition.

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A. Imposing high import duties on competing agricultural products to protect domestic farmers.

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C. Encouraging farmers to abandon traditional cash crops and shift entirely to food grain cultivation to ensure local food security.

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D. Providing large-scale direct financial aid to farmers to compensate for price drops, without addressing underlying market dynamics.

Question 8

Kerala legislature is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unicameral — Unicameral — only Vidhan Sabha (140 seats), no upper house.‌​‍

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Bicameral

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Tricameral

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None

Question 9

Match authors to works: (a) C.V. Raman Pillai (b) K.M. Panikkar (c) A.R. Raja Raja Varma (d) Kesava Dev with (i) Malaya Vilasam (ii) Premamritam (iii) Parankipatayali (iv) Odayil Ninnu

Accepted Answer

a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv — Premamritam-C.V. Raman Pillai; Parankipatayali-K.M. Panikkar; Malaya Vilasam-A.R. Raja Raja Varma; Odayil Ninnu-Kesava Dev.

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a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv

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a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv

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a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

Question 10

UN HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New York — New York.‌​‍

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Geneva

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London

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Paris

LGS Mixed Practice Test #630