LGS Mixed Practice Test #652

Question 1

The primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the human body is to:

Accepted Answer

C. Transport oxygen — Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues throughout the body. White blood cells fight infections, platelets are involved in blood clotting, and plasma cells (a type of B lymphocyte) produce antibodies.

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A. Fight infections

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B. Clot blood

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D. Produce antibodies

Question 2

Who was related to the Muthukulam speech of 1947?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Kesavan — C. Kesavan's Muthukulam speech (May 1947).‌​‍

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Dr. K.B. Menon

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 3

Which animals are protected in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tigers and elephants — Tigers, elephants, Nilgiri langur.

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Rhino

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Lion

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Hornbill only

Question 4

Chandrababu Naidu alliance:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TDP in NDA 2024 — TDP joined NDA.‌​‍

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Outside

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Neutral

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Opposition

Question 5

The 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)' scheme primarily aims to provide financial support to which group of beneficiaries?

Accepted Answer

A. Marginal and small farmers holding cultivable land up to 2 hectares. — PM-KISAN provides income support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments to all landholding farmer families, subject to certain exclusion criteria. The scheme specifically targets marginal and small farmers holding cultivable land up to 2 hectares. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as the scheme does not cover landless laborers, focuses on all farmers meeting the land criteria (not just women or loan recipients), and does not restrict eligibility to bank loan holders.

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B. All landless agricultural laborers in rural areas.

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C. Women farmers engaged in organic farming.

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D. Farmers who have availed farm loans from nationalized banks.

Question 6

A new educational policy initiative is launched by the state government, aiming to integrate digital learning modules across all public schools. Which of the following officials is primarily responsible for the overall strategic planning, implementation oversight, and coordination of this initiative across the entire school education system in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Director of General Education (DGE) — The Director of General Education (DGE) is the executive head of the school education department, responsible for the overall administration, implementation of policies, and supervision of various directorates under it. While the Minister sets policy and the Principal Secretary provides administrative leadership at the secretariat level, the DGE ensures the practical execution and coordination of such large-scale initiatives across the state's schools.

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A. Minister for Education

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B. Principal Secretary, General Education Department

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D. State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

Question 7

Who is the author of 'Kanneerum Kinavum'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V.T. Bhattathiripad — V.T. Bhattathiripad's autobiography, a classic of Malayalam literature.‌​‍

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Vagbhatananda

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Ayyankali

Question 8

Magnetic field inside a long solenoid:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B = μ₀nI (uniform, along axis) — n = turns per unit length. ‌​‍Outside long solenoid B ≈ 0. Basis for electromagnets.

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Depends on r

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Zero

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Increases outward

Question 9

Bile is produced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liver (stored in gall bladder) — Contains bile salts (emulsify fats), bilirubin (RBC breakdown), cholesterol. ‌​‍Not an enzyme — helps lipase.

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Gall bladder

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Stomach

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Pancreas

Question 10

A group of teachers in Kerala wants to update their pedagogical practices based on the latest educational research and develop supplementary teaching materials for a new curriculum. Which state-level body should they approach for academic guidance and resource development?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The SCERT is the apex academic body at the state level responsible for curriculum development, educational research, teacher education, and preparation of instructional materials. While DPI handles administration and SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, SCERT specifically provides academic guidance. KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) State Project Office

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

LGS Mixed Practice Test #652