LGS Mixed Practice Test #806

Question 1

Malappuram district was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — Malappuram was formed on 16 June 1969 from parts of Kozhikode and Palakkad.‌​‍

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1956

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1972

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1982

Question 2

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its distinctive approach to progress. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a core characteristic that differentiates it from conventional growth-centric development models?

Accepted Answer

B. The achievement of high human development indicators, such as literacy and life expectancy, despite relatively lower per capita incomes. — The Kerala Model is unique for achieving high social indicators like literacy, health, and low infant mortality, comparable to developed nations, while maintaining a moderate economic growth rate and relatively lower per capita income. This contrasts with models that assume economic growth must precede social development. Options A, C, and D describe elements more typical of conventional or neoliberal development strategies, or aspects not central to the initial defining features of the Kerala Model.

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A. Its primary reliance on robust industrial growth and export-led strategies to generate wealth for social programs.

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C. A strong emphasis on private sector investment and market liberalization as the main drivers of social sector improvement.

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D. Its historical success in attracting significant foreign direct investment (FDI) into high-tech manufacturing sectors.

Question 3

Cochin Shipyard Ltd:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PSU, largest shipyard — Major PSU.‌​‍

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Private

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Defence only

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Small

Question 4

Silent Valley is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression?

Accepted Answer

A. Fluoxetine — Fluoxetine is a well-known SSRI that selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft and alleviating depressive symptoms. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, and haloperidol is an antipsychotic.

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B. Amitriptyline

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C. Alprazolam

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D. Haloperidol

Question 6

Who was appointed as CEO of NITI Aayog?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amitabh Kant — Amitabh Kant was appointed CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2016.‌​‍

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Arun Jaitley

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Amitabh Bachchan

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Sania Mirza

Question 7

UN Security Council has how many permanent members with veto power?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 (P5: US, UK, France, Russia, China) — P5 permanent members with veto. ‌​‍10 non-permanent elected for 2-year terms. India has been non-permanent member 8 times.

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10

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3

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7

Question 8

Nematodes are:

Accepted Answer

Pseudocoelomate, cylindrical, unsegmented — Ascaris, Wuchereria (filaria). Sexes separate. Pseudocoelom = cavity from blastocoel (not mesoderm-lined).

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Coelomate, segmented

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Flatworms

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Vertebrates

Question 9

The English philosopher whose 'Two Treatises of Government' rejected the divine right of kings was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John Locke — John Locke (1689) grounded government in consent of the governed.‌​‍

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David Hume

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Francis Bacon

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Thomas Hobbes

Question 10

What was Balban's policy?‌​‍

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Blood and Iron — Ruthless discipline in sultanate.‌​‍

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Diarchy

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Din-i-Ilahi

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Market control

LGS Mixed Practice Test #806