LGS Mixed Practice Test #667

Question 1

Which is the largest savanna?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

African Savanna — African savanna — Serengeti etc.‌​‍

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Australian

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Indian

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South American

Question 2

INC founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume.‌​‍

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1880

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1890

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1895

Question 3

Cell wall is found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plant cells only — Plant cells have a rigid cell wall (made of cellulose) outside the cell membrane. ‌​‍Animal cells don't.

Answer

Animal cells only

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Both

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Neither

Question 4

The Spices Board of India is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — The Spices Board of India is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kottayam

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Kozhikode

Question 5

Which lens is used in a simple camera?

Accepted Answer

Convex (converging) — Camera uses convex lens to form real inverted image on the film/sensor.

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Concave

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Cylindrical

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Plain glass

Question 6

Following the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, significant changes were implemented in the administrative and political setup. Who was entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the first Chief Minister of this newly unified state, reflecting the transitional political dynamics of the period?

Accepted Answer

C. Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, who was serving as the Prime Minister of Travancore at the time of the merger, was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. This appointment was a crucial step in establishing the new administrative structure of the merged state. Pattam Thanu Pillai and C. Kesavan later served as Chief Ministers of Travancore-Cochin, while E.M.S. Namboodiripad became the first Chief Minister of the larger, linguistically reorganized state of Kerala in 1957.

Answer

A. C. Kesavan

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B. Pattam Thanu Pillai

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D. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

Question 7

World's largest milk producer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India — White Revolution.‌​‍

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Brazil

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China

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USA

Question 8

Fort Cochin built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Portuguese — Portuguese (1503) — first European fort in India.‌​‍

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Dutch

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British

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French

Question 9

Nation-state system originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thirty Years War / Peace of Westphalia (1648) — Peace of Westphalia (1648) established sovereign states as the basic units of international relations.‌​‍

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French Revolution

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

Question 10

A postpartum mother is breastfeeding her newborn and asks for dietary advice to improve lactation. Which nutrient is most critical for enhancing breast milk production?

Accepted Answer

D. Water — While adequate hydration and nutrients like iron and vitamin C are important, galactagogues (e.g., fenugreek, blessed thistle) have been traditionally used to stimulate milk production. Water supports lactation but is not the primary nutrient for milk synthesis.

Answer

A. Vitamin C

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B. Iron

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C. Galactagogues like fenugreek

LGS Mixed Practice Test #667