LGS Mixed Practice Test #783

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security within the UN system and a significant challenge it faces?

Accepted Answer

B. The UN Security Council bears primary responsibility, but its decisions can be blocked by the veto power held by any of its five permanent members. — The UN Security Council (UNSC) has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. A significant challenge it faces is the veto power, where any of its five permanent members (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) can block a substantive resolution. The UN General Assembly's resolutions are generally not legally binding, the ICJ handles legal disputes between states and advisory opinions are not binding, and the UN Secretariat implements mandates but does not unilaterally authorize peacekeeping missions.

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A. The UN General Assembly holds primary responsibility, and its resolutions are legally binding on all member states, ensuring swift action.

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C. The International Court of Justice is primarily responsible for peace and security, offering advisory opinions that are legally enforceable against disputing states.

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D. The UN Secretariat maintains primary responsibility, with the Secretary-General having the authority to unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces.

Question 2

Which type of bone tissue forms the dense, outer layer of all bones and is particularly prominent in the shafts of long bones, providing strength and protection?

Accepted Answer

C. Compact bone — Compact bone, also known as cortical bone, is a dense and strong tissue that forms the outer layer of all bones and the diaphysis (shaft) of long bones. It provides structural support and protection. Spongy bone (also known as trabecular or cancellous bone) is found inside bones, particularly at the ends of long bones, and is less dense.

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A. Spongy bone

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B. Trabecular bone

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D. Cancellous bone

Question 3

Current electricity requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complete circuit with EMF source — EMF = energy per unit charge imparted by source. ‌​‍Terminal voltage = EMF - Ir (internal resistance drop).

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Only voltage

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Only resistance

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Just wire

Question 4

Indulekha written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O. Chandu Menon — First major Malayalam novel (1889).‌​‍

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Ezhuthachan

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Basheer

Question 5

The 'Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award' is given for excellence in which of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

C. Classical Music and Dance — The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award is conferred for outstanding contributions in classical music (e.g., Carnatic, Hindustani), dance (e.g., Bharatanatyam, Kathakali), and allied performing arts. The Akademi does not primarily cover folk arts, painting, or film, making classical music and dance the correct focus.

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A. Painting and Sculpture

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B. Folk Arts and Theater

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D. Film and Television

Question 6

When was the Smart Cities Mission launched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — June 2015.‌​‍

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2020

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2017

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2014

Question 7

Cochin International Airport achievement:

Accepted Answer

First solar-powered in world — Fully solar-powered since 2015.

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Largest in India

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First underwater

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First floating

Question 8

Kerala COVID response praised for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health infrastructure, testing, tracing — 'Kerala model' of COVID response.‌​‍

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Nothing

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Unknown

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Vaccination only

Question 9

Which social reformer is known as 'Pulaya Raja'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali, the great social reformer who fought for the rights of Dalits, was honoured as Pulaya Raja.

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Poykayil Yohannan

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Pandit Karuppan

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Kumaranasan

Question 10

In a 5E learning cycle, students are working in groups to design an experiment to test the effect of different soil types on plant growth. They are collecting data and observing changes over several weeks. Which phase of the 5E model are the students primarily engaged in?

Accepted Answer

B. Explore — The 'Explore' phase of the 5E model is where students actively investigate concepts through hands-on activities, experiments, and data collection. Designing an experiment, collecting data, and observing changes directly align with the investigative nature of this phase. The other phases have different primary objectives, such as sparking interest (Engage), formalizing concepts (Explain), or applying knowledge (Elaborate).

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A. Engage

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

LGS Mixed Practice Test #783