LGS Mixed Practice Test #810

Question 1

Palakkad is known as:‌​‍

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Granary of Kerala — Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' (Rice Bowl of Kerala) because of its extensive paddy cultivation, facilitated by the Palakkad Gap.‌​‍

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Cultural Capital of Kerala

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Queen of Arabian Sea

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Venice of the East

Question 2

Printing press by:‌​‍

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Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg (~1440).‌​‍

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Caxton

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Edison

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Watt

Question 3

Which of the following statements about M.T. Vasudevan Nair's literary contributions and accolades is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. The Sahitya Akademi Award was conferred upon him for his novel 'Naalukettu'. — M.T. Vasudevan Nair received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1970 for his novel 'Kaalam', not 'Naalukettu'. While 'Naalukettu' is one of his most celebrated works, the specific award mentioned for that book is incorrect. The other statements correctly reflect his Jnanpith Award year, the premise of 'Randamoozham', and his achievements in cinema.

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A. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1995.

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B. His novel 'Randamoozham' retells the story of Mahabharata from Bhima's perspective.

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C. He has also won multiple National Film Awards for screenwriting and direction.

Question 4

'Priyamanasam' won the National Award for Best Sanskrit Film, directed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vinod Mankara — Vinod Mankara directed Priyamanasam (2015).‌​‍

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Salim Ahamad

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Suresh Eriyat

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V.K. Prakash

Question 5

In which year did Kumaran Asan pass away?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924 — Kumaran Asan drowned in the Pallana boat tragedy on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

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1928

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1922

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1926

Question 6

Dengue is transmitted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aedes mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime.

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Anopheles mosquito

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Housefly

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Rat

Question 7

Kerala backwaters total length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.‌​‍

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1,500 km

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500 km

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2,000 km

Question 8

A patient on long-term isoniazid therapy for tuberculosis develops peripheral neuropathy. Which vitamin supplement is typically co-administered with isoniazid to prevent this side effect?

Accepted Answer

B. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) — Isoniazid inhibits pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) metabolism, leading to its deficiency. Pyridoxine deficiency is a common cause of drug-induced peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, Vitamin B6 supplementation is routinely given with isoniazid to prevent this adverse effect. The other B vitamins are not specifically targeted by isoniazid in this manner causing peripheral neuropathy.

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A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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C. D. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

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D. Folic Acid

Question 9

Longest bone in human body:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Femur (thigh) — Smallest: stapes (ear). Strongest: femur. Total bones in adult: 206.‌​‍

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Fibula

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Tibia

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Humerus

Question 10

Which social reformer started the movement called 'Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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E.K. Janaki Amma

LGS Mixed Practice Test #810