LGS Mixed Practice Test #819

Question 1

Kerala literacy campaign year:

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.

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1991

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1989

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1995

Question 2

Ujjwala Yojana provides:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free LPG connections to BPL families — PM Ujjwala Yojana (2016) provides free LPG gas connections to women from BPL households.‌​‍

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Free electricity

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Free laptops

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Free Wi-Fi

Question 3

Romantic poets of early 19th century include:

Accepted Answer

Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats — First generation: Wordsworth, Coleridge. Second: Byron, Shelley, Keats. Emphasis on emotion, nature, imagination, individualism.

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Shakespeare

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Chaucer

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Milton

Question 4

The 'General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money' (1936) was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John Maynard Keynes — Keynes's General Theory founded modern macroeconomics, proposing government intervention during recessions.‌​‍

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Adam Smith

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Milton Friedman

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David Ricardo

Question 5

The five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat are:

Accepted Answer

Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand — The five pillars are Economy, Infrastructure, Technology-driven System, Vibrant Demography, and Demand.

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Land, Labour, Law, Liquidity, Leadership

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Trade, Tech, Talent, Trust, Tourism

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Defence, Digital, Development, Democracy, Diplomacy

Question 6

Sweat glands function:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thermoregulation — Cool body via evaporation.‌​‍

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Immunity

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Smell only

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Nutrition

Question 7

The Western Ghats play a crucial role in shaping Kerala's climate and monsoon patterns. Which of the following best describes their primary influence on the Southwest Monsoon rainfall distribution in the state?

Accepted Answer

A. They act as a physical barrier, forcing the moisture-laden Southwest Monsoon winds to rise, condense, and cause heavy orographic rainfall on their windward slopes. — The Western Ghats are a major physiographic feature that intercepts the Southwest Monsoon winds. As these winds strike the western slopes (windward side), they are forced to ascend, cool, condense, and precipitate heavy rainfall. This phenomenon, known as orographic rainfall, is the primary reason for the abundant rainfall in Kerala during the Southwest Monsoon. Options B, C, and D describe incorrect or secondary effects, or misrepresent the overall climate.

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B. They facilitate the entry of dry continental air masses, leading to a significant reduction in rainfall across the central districts during the monsoon season.

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C. They cause the Northeast Monsoon to intensify significantly, resulting in prolonged periods of heavy rainfall in the coastal plains during winter months.

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D. They create a strong rain shadow effect on the entire eastern side of Kerala, making it uniformly arid throughout the year.

Question 8

A child is slow in development, has an open fontanelle, profuse sour sweat on the head during sleep, and craves indigestible things like chalk or eggs. They are generally chilly and tend to be plump. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

C. Calcarea carbonica — Calcarea carbonica is indicated for individuals who are slow in development, chilly, tend to be plump, and exhibit characteristic symptoms like profuse sour sweat on the head during sleep and cravings for indigestible things or eggs. Silicea has offensive foot sweat, Baryta carbonica is for arrested development and mental/physical dwarfism, and Tuberculinum is for destructive processes.

Answer

A. Baryta carbonica

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B. Silicea

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D. Tuberculinum

Question 9

Leaders inspired by Sree Narayana Guru: (i) Dr. Palpu (ii) Kumaran Asan (iii) Nataraja Guru (iv) Nitya Chaitanya Yati

Accepted Answer

All four — All four drew inspiration from Sree Narayana Guru.

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Only (i & ii)

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Only (ii & iii)

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Only (i, ii & iii)

Question 10

Which of the following statements best differentiates Spearman's 'g' factor from Gardner's Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory?

Accepted Answer

A. Spearman's 'g' factor suggests intelligence is a single general ability, whereas Gardner proposes multiple independent forms of intelligence. — Spearman's 'g' factor posits a single general intelligence underlying all cognitive abilities, while Gardner's MI theory argues for eight distinct, independent intelligences (e.g., linguistic, spatial, interpersonal). Option A correctly captures this fundamental difference. The other options misrepresent the theories—Gardner's MI is not solely biological nor is Spearman's theory culture-bound.

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B. Gardner's theory is based on psychometric testing, while Spearman's is derived from observational studies.

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C. Spearman's theory emphasizes cultural factors in intelligence, while Gardner focuses solely on biological predispositions.

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D. The 'g' factor is measured using IQ tests, whereas Gardner's MI is assessed through physiological indicators.

LGS Mixed Practice Test #819