LGS Mixed Practice Test #704

Question 1

Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has garnered international acclaim for its sustainable and community-centric approach. Which of the following is NOT a core principle or objective of the RT Mission?

Accepted Answer

C. Prioritizing mass tourism development with a focus on high-volume international arrivals. — The Kerala RT Mission emphasizes sustainable tourism that benefits local communities, protects the environment, and respects culture. Prioritizing mass tourism and high-volume arrivals (Option C) contradicts the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism, which typically focus on quality over quantity and mitigating negative impacts. Options A, B, and D are all core tenets of responsible tourism.

Answer

A. Promoting local community participation and empowerment in tourism activities.

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B. Ensuring economic benefits of tourism accrue primarily to local communities.

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D. Minimizing negative environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism.

Question 2

The Kerala Education Department recently launched a new initiative to integrate advanced digital learning tools and provide IT infrastructure support to all government and aided schools. Which specific organization within the department is primarily tasked with the implementation and management of such technology-driven educational projects?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state-owned special purpose vehicle responsible for promoting and implementing IT education and digital infrastructure in schools across Kerala. It manages projects related to digital learning tools, smart classrooms, IT labs, and teacher training in ICT. Samagra Shiksha Kerala coordinates various central schemes, KSLMA focuses on literacy, and DVHSE manages vocational higher secondary education.

Answer

A. State Project Office (SPO) of Samagra Shiksha Kerala

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B. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

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D. Directorate of Vocational Higher Secondary Education (DVHSE)

Question 3

Number of rivers in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

44 — 44 rivers (41 west-flowing + 3 east-flowing).

Answer

34

Answer

41

Answer

50

Question 4

According to IMNCI guidelines, when assessing a 6-month-old infant with a fever, which of the following signs would indicate a very severe febrile disease requiring urgent referral?

Accepted Answer

B. Stiff neck — A stiff neck is a critical 'danger sign' in IMNCI, indicating a potential serious bacterial infection such as meningitis, which requires urgent hospital referral and classifies as very severe febrile disease. A body temperature of 38.5°C alone is a fever but not a 'very severe' sign. A runny nose and cough or a red throat without pus are common signs of milder respiratory or throat infections and do not classify as 'very severe febrile disease' on their own.

Answer

A. Body temperature of 38.5°C

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C. Runny nose and cough

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D. Red throat without pus

Question 5

Noble gases previously called inert gases; first compound made:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

XePtF₆ (Bartlett 1962) — Then XeF₂, XeF₄, XeF₆, XeO₃. ‌​‍Only Kr, Xe, Rn compounds known. He, Ne, Ar truly inert.

Answer

ArF

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XeF₂

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He₂

Question 6

Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1492 — Columbus landed in Caribbean (Bahamas) on 12 October 1492 under Spanish flag. ‌​‍Mistakenly thought he reached India. Triggered European colonisation of Americas.

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1498

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1453

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1522

Question 7

The Salt Satyagraha in Kerala (1930) was carried out at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Payyannur and Kozhikode beach — In 1930, K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Salt March from Calicut to Payyannur where salt was made; K. Kesava Menon also led at Kozhikode beach.

Answer

Payyannur

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Kozhikode beach

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Vadakara

Question 8

Gymnosperms produce:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naked seeds — Seeds not enclosed in ovary — pines.‌​‍

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None

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Fruits

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Flowers

Question 9

Say's Law states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Supply creates its own demand — Jean-Baptiste Say (classical economist): producing goods generates income which becomes demand. ‌​‍Keynes disputed in 'General Theory'.

Answer

No relation

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Demand creates supply

Answer

Market fails

Question 10

Which day is celebrated as International Yoga Day?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 June — 21 June = International Day of Yoga (declared by UN in 2014 on India's initiative).‌​‍

Answer

5 June

Answer

21 March

Answer

2 October

LGS Mixed Practice Test #704