LGS Mixed Practice Test #36

Question 1

The SI unit of length is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

metre — The SI base unit of length is the metre (m).‌​‍

Answer

millimetre

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kilometre

Answer

centimetre

Question 2

Choose the pair where words are differently related:

Accepted Answer

Algeria - Africa — Canberra/Norway/Iran are city/country pairs (Canberra=capital of Australia). Algeria-Africa is country-continent. Algeria is the odd one.

Answer

Canberra - Australia

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Norway - Europe

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Iran - Asia

Question 3

In situ conservation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves — Protect species in natural habitat. ‌​‍Ex situ: zoo, botanical garden, seed bank, cryopreservation, tissue culture.

Answer

Botanical garden

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Seed bank

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Zoo

Question 4

A manager is highly praised for their ability to quickly adapt to novel business challenges, generate innovative solutions, and think 'outside the box' to overcome organizational hurdles. Which component of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence is most evident in this manager's capabilities?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential (Creative) intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory includes Experiential (Creative) intelligence, which involves the ability to deal with novelty and automate information processing. The manager's capacity for adapting to new challenges and generating innovative, 'outside the box' solutions directly aligns with this component. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and practical intelligence on adapting to real-world contexts.

Answer

A. Componential (Analytical) intelligence

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C. Contextual (Practical) intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

Question 5

Covishield by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Serum Institute of India — SII (Oxford-AstraZeneca formula).‌​‍

Answer

Bharat Biotech

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Zydus

Answer

Biological E

Question 6

Paytm IPO:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nov 2021 — disappointing — Disappointing listing 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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Successful

Answer

Cancelled

Question 7

The Chera dynasty's major port on the Malabar coast during Sangam age was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris (Muchiri, near Kodungallur) — Muziris on the Periyar river traded with Rome (pepper, spices); silted up by 14th century.‌​‍

Answer

Tamralipti

Answer

Sopara

Answer

Karaikkal

Question 8

A fear of heights is called:

Accepted Answer

Acrophobia — Acrophobia = fear of heights; claustrophobia = enclosed spaces; agoraphobia = open spaces.

Answer

Claustrophobia

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Agoraphobia

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Hydrophobia

Question 9

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.

Answer

Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 10

The process by which plants lose water through leaves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transpiration — Transpiration = water loss through stomata on leaves.‌​‍

Answer

Osmosis

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Respiration

Answer

Photosynthesis

LGS Mixed Practice Test #36