LGS Mixed Practice Test #701

Question 1

The Singur-Nandigram protests (2007-08) in West Bengal were against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Land acquisition for Tata Nano plant + SEZ — Mamata Banerjee-led protests against forcible land acquisition. ‌​‍Tata Nano plant moved to Sanand (Gujarat) in 2008. Helped TMC win 2011 WB elections.

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Industrial corridor

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Nuclear plant

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Mining

Question 2

The League of Nations was formed in:

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1919/1920 — League of Nations proposed by US President Wilson (14 Points). Formed 1920 by Versailles Treaty. Ironically, US Senate refused to join.

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1914

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1939

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1945

Question 3

The establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937, which later became the University of Kerala, marked a significant milestone in the educational history of the region. Which of the following personalities was the reigning Maharaja of Travancore during its establishment?

Accepted Answer

B. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Travancore and presided over the establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937. This institution laid the foundation for higher education in modern Kerala. The other rulers mentioned were instrumental in other significant developments but did not establish this university.

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A. Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma

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C. Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma

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D. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

Question 4

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is metabolized primarily in the liver to form an active metabolite. Which of the following describes the correct metabolic pathway?

Accepted Answer

B. Glucuronidation and sulfation conjugation — Paracetamol undergoes conjugation reactions such as glucuronidation and sulfation in the liver, which are the primary metabolic pathways for its inactivation. The other pathways are either incorrect or not the primary routes for paracetamol metabolism.

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A. Hydrolysis to salicylic acid

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C. Oxidation to benzoquinoneimine

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D. Reduction to ethanol derivative

Question 5

Kerala Budget 2025-26 size (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Over 1.8 lakh Cr — Kerala's annual budget exceeded 1.8 lakh crore recently.‌​‍

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3 lakh Cr

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1.5 lakh Cr

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1 lakh Cr

Question 6

Vaikunta Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in:

Accepted Answer

1836 — Ayya Vaikundar founded Samatva Samajam in 1836 (Travancore).

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1835

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1837

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1840

Question 7

Richter Scale measures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes — Earthquake magnitude.‌​‍

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Wind

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Rain

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Temperature

Question 8

ISRO launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

16 August 2024 — EOS-08 was launched by SSLV-D3 from Sriharikota on 16 August 2024.‌​‍

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22 July 2024

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1 January 2024

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17 February 2024

Question 9

Dielectric constant of vacuum:

Accepted Answer

1 — K (or εr) = ε/ε₀. For air ≈1.0006; water ≈80; ferroelectrics very high.

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0

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2

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∞

Question 10

The term 'virus' stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vital Information Resource Under Siege — VIRUS = Vital Information Resource Under Siege (common IT humor acronym).‌​‍

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Viral Information Resource Under Seize

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Vital Information Resource Under Seize

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Viral Information Resource Under Siege

LGS Mixed Practice Test #701