LGS Mixed Practice Test #472

Question 1

Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narayaneeyam — Narayaneeyam — 1586 CE.‌​‍

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Rig Veda

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Brahmanda Purana

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Sanskrit

Question 2

What does a rain gauge measure?‌​‍

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Rainfall — Rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in millimetres.‌​‍

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Wind speed

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Humidity

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Temperature

Question 3

The human brain has three main parts: cerebrum, cerebellum and:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brainstem (including medulla) — Cerebrum (thought), cerebellum (balance), brainstem (vital functions).‌​‍

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Hypothalamus

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Cortex

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Thalamus

Question 4

A.K. Gopalan and P. Krishna Pillai acted as volunteer captains during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Guruvayur Satyagraha — AKG and Krishna Pillai were the volunteer captains of the 1931-32 Guruvayur Temple entry movement.‌​‍

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Paliyam Satyagraha

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Salt Satyagraha

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 5

Kautilya's Arthashastra advocates for a highly centralized administrative system where the king's primary duty extends beyond maintaining law and order to actively managing the state's economy and welfare. Which of the following best reflects a key principle derived from this philosophy regarding state intervention?

Accepted Answer

B. The state has a direct responsibility in regulating trade, establishing state-owned mines, and controlling land revenue to ensure the prosperity and security of the realm. — Kautilya's Arthashastra emphasizes a strong, interventionist state that directly controls and regulates various economic sectors like mining, agriculture, trade, and taxation to maximize state revenue and public welfare. Option B accurately reflects this extensive state control over economic activities. Options A and C propose limited state intervention or local autonomy, which contradicts the highly centralized and managed economy described in Arthashastra, while option D misrepresents the pragmatic nature of Kautilya's statecraft.

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A. The state should primarily focus on military expansion and allow private enterprises to manage all economic activities without intervention.

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C. The king's role is limited to adjudication and defense, with local self-governing bodies having complete autonomy over economic policy.

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D. Economic policies should be dictated by religious scriptures, with the state ensuring compliance rather than direct management.

Question 6

Which spectral series of the hydrogen atom lies in the visible region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Balmer Series — Balmer series (n→2) gives visible light lines (Hα red, Hβ etc).‌​‍

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Lyman Series

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Brackett Series

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Pfund Series

Question 7

The speed of light in glass (n=1.5) compared to vacuum is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.5 times slower — v = c/n = 3×10⁸/1.5 = 2×10⁸ m/s.‌​‍

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1.5 times faster

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Zero

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Same

Question 8

Which hormone increases the rates of almost all chemical reactions in all cells of the body?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thyroxine — Thyroxine (T4) regulates metabolism in all cells.‌​‍

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Adrenaline

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Oxytocin

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Cortisol

Question 9

A government school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling to effectively include a child with a mild intellectual disability in a regular classroom. The child often falls behind in class activities and requires individualized attention. According to the principles of the Right to Education Act and Kerala's inclusive education policies, what is the most appropriate and sustainable approach the school should adopt?

Accepted Answer

C. Implement differentiated instruction, provide necessary assistive devices, and seek support from Block Resource Centre (BRC) for resource teachers and specialized training. — The Right to Education Act and Kerala's inclusive education policies advocate for educating children with disabilities in mainstream schools with adequate support. The most appropriate approach involves providing tailored educational strategies like differentiated instruction, utilizing assistive devices, and leveraging the expertise of Block Resource Centres (BRCs) for resource teachers and specialized training. Transferring to a special school goes against inclusive principles, while relying solely on a volunteer may lack professional expertise and sustainability, and reducing academic workl

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A. Recommend the child be transferred to a special school for children with disabilities, as the regular classroom environment is not suitable.

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B. Assign a dedicated volunteer from the local community to provide one-on-one tutoring to the child during school hours.

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D. Reduce the academic workload for the child and focus solely on non-academic skills to avoid frustration.

Question 10

Rh factor named after:

Accepted Answer

Rhesus monkey — Discovered in Rhesus monkey blood.

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Rhine river

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Rh bacteria

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Rhodium

LGS Mixed Practice Test #472