LGS Mixed Practice Test #575

Question 1

A patient recently diagnosed with a terminal illness insists that the diagnosis is incorrect and refuses to discuss treatment options, believing the doctors have made a mistake. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or a fact, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist. Repression involves unconsciously blocking unacceptable thoughts or memories. Projection is attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person. Rationalization involves attempting to justify unacceptable behaviours or feelings with logical, but often false, reasons.

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A. Repression

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B. Projection

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D. Rationalization

Question 2

Travancore Devaswom Board:

Accepted Answer

Oversees temples — Manages 1200+ temples.

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Small

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Political

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Judicial

Question 3

The currency of Japan is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yen — Japan's currency is the Yen.‌​‍

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Yuan

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Won

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Ringgit

Question 4

Study of mind and behaviour:

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Psychology — Psychology.

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Sociology

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Biology

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Physiology

Question 5

During an IMNCI assessment, a 4-month-old infant is found to have fast breathing (>60 breaths/min) with chest indrawing. What is the FIRST priority action according to IMNCI guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Refer the child to a higher facility immediately — Fast breathing with chest indrawing indicates severe pneumonia, which requires urgent referral to a higher facility for oxygen and parenteral antibiotics. Paracetamol is for fever, ORS for dehydration, and amoxicillin is for pneumonia but not the first priority in severe cases.

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A. Administer paracetamol for fever

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C. Provide oral rehydration solution (ORS)

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D. Administer amoxicillin for 7 days

Question 6

Consider a new agricultural policy being drafted for Kerala. Which of the following physiographic divisions would be most suitable for promoting large-scale cultivation of crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom, primarily due to its distinct geographical features?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland Region — The Highland Region, characterized by its high altitude, cool climate, and well-drained loamy soils, is ideally suited for plantation crops such as tea, coffee, and cardamom. The Lowland Plain and Coastal Belt are primarily for paddy and coconut cultivation, while the Midland Region is known for rubber and cashew, making the highland the correct choice.

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A. Lowland Plain

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B. Midland Region

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D. Coastal Belt

Question 7

A teacher wants to demonstrate the process of photosynthesis to students. Which ICT tool would be MOST effective for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

B. 3D animation with interactive controls — A 3D animation with interactive controls allows students to visualize and manipulate the steps of photosynthesis dynamically, making it the most effective tool for conceptual understanding. Static images (A) lack interactivity, while digital textbooks (C) and spreadsheets (D) serve different purposes.

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A. PowerPoint presentation with static images

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C. Digital textbook with embedded links

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D. Spreadsheet for data collection

Question 8

In NEP 2020, the term 'Multidisciplinary Education' refers to:

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating knowledge from various disciplines to address real-world problems — NEP 2020 promotes multidisciplinary education to foster critical thinking and problem-solving by integrating knowledge from different fields, rather than isolating subjects or emphasizing vocational training alone.

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A. Teaching multiple languages simultaneously

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C. Focusing exclusively on STEM subjects

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D. Encouraging students to pursue only vocational courses

Question 9

Kerala's per-capita electricity consumption:

Accepted Answer

Higher than national average — Above national average.

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Lower

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Equal

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Unknown

Question 10

The James–Lange Theory of emotion states that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Physiological responses occur first and produce emotional experience — James–Lange: we feel emotion because of bodily changes (e.g., we are afraid because we tremble).‌​‍

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Emotion and physical response are simultaneous

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Thoughts are responsible for emotions

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Emotion occurs first, then physiological responses

LGS Mixed Practice Test #575