LGS Mixed Practice Test #715

Question 1

The process of converting unsaturated oils to saturated fats by adding hydrogen is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation — Vegetable oil + H₂ (Ni catalyst) → vanaspati/margarine.‌​‍

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Halogenation

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Hydration

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Hydrolysis

Question 2

What are the 5 Ws and 1 H of news?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

What, When, Where, Why, Who, How — Core questions of news writing. ‌​‍Inverted pyramid: most important first. Lead paragraph, body, conclusion.

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Only what

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3 Ws

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Random

Question 3

Soil profile layers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O, A, B, C, R horizons — 5 standard layers.‌​‍

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Only 1

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Only 3

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Only 2

Question 4

Litmus is extracted from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lichens — Natural litmus indicator is extracted from lichens.‌​‍

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Marigold

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Hibiscus

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Roses

Question 5

Fear of water:

Accepted Answer

Hydrophobia — Hydrophobia. Also symptom of rabies.

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Acrophobia

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Claustrophobia

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Pyrophobia

Question 6

Which of the following was a key objective of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) implemented in Kerala during the 1990s, aimed at promoting decentralisation in local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure active participation of citizens in planning and decision-making at the local level through Gram Sabhas and ward committees. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala to decentralise planning by involving local communities in identifying and prioritising development needs through institutions like Gram Sabhas and ward committees. Option B correctly reflects this participatory approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the core principles of decentralisation and community participation promoted by the PPC.

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A. To centralise all development funds under the state government for equitable distribution.

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C. To restrict development activities to technocratic experts to enhance efficiency in project execution.

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D. To merge multiple districts into larger administrative units to reduce governance complexity.

Question 7

Alappuzha famous for:

Accepted Answer

Backwaters, houseboats — Venice of East.

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Tea

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Beaches only

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Spices

Question 8

India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, played a crucial role in shaping the nation's post-independence educational landscape. Which of the following institutions, fundamental to higher education regulation and development in India, was established under his visionary leadership?

Accepted Answer

A. University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956, based on the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49), to oversee and fund university education. AICTE, NCERT, and CBSE were established later or had different primary mandates, not directly under his specific initiative for *higher education* regulation in the same way as UGC.

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Question 9

Which acid is present in the Soya beans?

Accepted Answer

Phytic acid — Phytic acid is abundant in soybeans.

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Malic acid

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Capric acid

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Oxalic acid

Question 10

The Declaration of Independence (USA) was primarily drafted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson — Thomas Jefferson drafted (June 1776); revised by Franklin, Adams, Livingston, Sherman. ‌​‍Adopted 4 July 1776.

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

LGS Mixed Practice Test #715