LGS Mixed Practice Test #619

Question 1

Which vitamin is water-soluble?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — B and C are water-soluble. A, D, E, K are fat-soluble.‌​‍

Answer

Vitamin A

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin K

Question 2

First aid for burns:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cool with water — Cold (not ice) water.‌​‍

Answer

Nothing

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Ice

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Butter

Question 3

Kerala's electrification year (100%):

Accepted Answer

2017 — First fully electrified state — 2017.

Answer

2019

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2021

Answer

2015

Question 4

Anamudi Shola:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

AP

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TN

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Karnataka

Question 5

Vakkom Moulavi is known as the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Vakkom Moulavi (1873-1932) is called the 'Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala'. ‌​‍He founded the newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' and promoted education and reform.

Answer

Father of Kerala Renaissance

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Kerala Gandhi

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Father of Malayalam

Question 6

Travancore state signed treaty with British:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1795 — Subsidiary Alliance 1795.‌​‍

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1805

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1947

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1857

Question 7

A dispute arises between two UN member states regarding the interpretation of an international treaty. Both states are parties to the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Under what circumstances can this dispute be brought before the ICJ for a binding judgment?

Accepted Answer

C. If both states agree to submit the dispute to the ICJ, either through a special agreement or by having previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction. — The International Court of Justice's jurisdiction in contentious cases, leading to a binding judgment, is fundamentally based on the consent of the states involved. Both states must either agree to submit the specific dispute via a special agreement or have previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction under Article 36(2) of its Statute. The General Assembly and Security Council can request advisory opinions or enforce judgments, respectively, but cannot unilaterally compel states to submit to the Court's binding jurisdiction for a dispute.

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A. If the United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution, by a simple majority, requesting the ICJ to adjudicate the dispute.

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B. If one state unilaterally refers the case to the ICJ, provided the dispute involves a matter of customary international law.

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D. If the UN Security Council, by a non-procedural vote, directs the ICJ to hear the case to maintain international peace and security.

Question 8

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), recognizes outstanding contributions to science and technology in India. Research leading to significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies would primarily fall under which of the following prize categories?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize has a specific category for 'Medical Sciences' (Option B) designed to recognize research that makes significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies. While Chemical Sciences (A) or Engineering Sciences (C) might contribute to aspects of drug development, the primary recognition for direct medical breakthroughs is within the Medical Sciences category. Physical Sciences (D) is less directly relevant to disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Answer

A. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

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D. Physical Sciences

Question 9

A teacher observes students conducting an experiment to investigate the properties of different liquids. They are collecting data, making observations, and formulating initial hypotheses without direct instruction on the concepts. Which phase of the 5E model are the students currently in, and what is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore; to allow students to investigate phenomena and build experiences. — The Explore phase is characterized by students' hands-on investigation of a phenomenon, allowing them to gather data and build experiences before formal concepts are introduced. Elaborate extends learning, Explain introduces concepts, and Engage hooks interest and accesses prior knowledge.

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A. Elaborate; to extend understanding to new contexts.

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B. Explain; to introduce formal concepts and definitions.

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D. Engage; to activate prior knowledge and create interest.

Question 10

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Low GDP, high social indicators — Kerala Model = high social indicators (literacy, health, life expectancy) despite moderate per capita income.‌​‍

Answer

High GDP, low social indicators

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High GDP, high social indicators

Answer

Low both

LGS Mixed Practice Test #619