LGS Mixed Practice Test #843

Question 1

Pazhassi Raja's guerrilla war:

Accepted Answer

1793-1805 — Fought British in Malabar.

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1857

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1700

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1947

Question 2

The first Municipality in India to become a full Wi-Fi Zone:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram became India's first Wi-Fi municipality in 2015.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Mumbai

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Bangalore

Question 3

The Punnapra-Vayalar struggle (1946) in Alappuzha was against the Diwan of Travancore:

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's proposal for 'American Model Arabikadalil' triggered the uprising.

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R.K. Shanmukham Chetty

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P. Rajagopalachari

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T. Madhava Rao

Question 4

Inductive effect (–I):

Accepted Answer

Withdraws electrons through sigma bonds — Electronegative groups (–NO₂, –CN, –Cl) pull e⁻ density. +I: alkyl groups donate.

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Donates electrons

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Only π

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Hyperconjugation

Question 5

Which of the following is a major Phase II metabolic reaction where a highly polar endogenous molecule is attached to a drug or its Phase I metabolite, primarily to increase water solubility and facilitate its excretion?

Accepted Answer

D. Glucuronidation — Glucuronidation is a prominent Phase II conjugation reaction where glucuronic acid is attached to a drug, significantly increasing its polarity and molecular weight, thus facilitating its excretion, primarily via the kidneys. Oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis are typically Phase I reactions that introduce or expose polar functional groups.

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A. Oxidation

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B. Reduction

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C. Hydrolysis

Question 6

A mother brings her 10-month-old infant to the Sub-Centre for routine immunization. According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, which vaccine is typically due around this age?

Accepted Answer

C. Measles and Rubella (MR) first dose — According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, the first dose of Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine is administered at 9 completed months to 12 months of age. BCG is given at birth, and the DPT booster dose is typically given at 16-24 months. MMR is not part of the standard NIS in India, which primarily uses MR vaccine.

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A. BCG vaccine

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B. First dose of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

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D. DPT booster dose

Question 7

Who presided over the Aluva Religious Conference of 1924?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru presided, declaring 'One caste, one religion, one God for man'.‌​‍

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Swami Satyavrathan

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Swami Bodhananda

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 8

The NCERT Class 11 Sociology book 'Understanding Sociology' covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sociological theories, methods, institutions (family, education, economy, polity, religion) — Standard intro sociology curriculum — theories, research, and major social institutions.‌​‍

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Only Indian sociology

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Only statistics

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Only politics

Question 9

Sasthamkotta, Kerala's largest freshwater lake, is in:

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Sasthamkotta is a Ramsar wetland and a freshwater lake in Kollam district.

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Ernakulam

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Alappuzha

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Kottayam

Question 10

Biodegradable plastics can be broken down by:

Accepted Answer

Microorganisms / natural processes — Biodegradable plastics (PLA, PHB) are broken down by bacteria/fungi into water and CO₂.

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UV radiation only

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Water alone

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High heat only

LGS Mixed Practice Test #843