LGS Mixed Practice Test #92

Question 1

A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which hormones, produced by the thyroid gland, are responsible for the increased metabolic rate and other symptoms associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

D. Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) — Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) are the primary hormones produced by the thyroid gland that regulate the body's metabolic rate. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overproduction of these hormones. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, and Calcitonin and PTH regulate calcium levels.

Answer

A. Calcitonin

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B. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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C. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 2

Cholera caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vibrio cholerae — Bacterium Vibrio cholerae.‌​‍

Answer

Parasite

Answer

Fungus

Answer

Virus

Question 3

The Konark Sun Temple is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Konark Sun Temple (13th century) is in Odisha — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.‌​‍

Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

MP

Answer

Gujarat

Question 4

An adolescent student frequently engages in arguments about social justice issues, proposing complex solutions and debating ethical dilemmas with peers and teachers. This behavior primarily reflects the development of which cognitive ability?

Accepted Answer

C. Formal operational thought — Formal operational thought, characteristic of adolescence, allows for abstract thinking, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives and complex ethical issues. Concrete operational thought is limited to tangible objects, while preoperational thought is even earlier. Egocentrism is a different cognitive aspect related to self-focus, not the ability to debate complex issues.

Answer

A. Concrete operational thought

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B. Egocentrism

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D. Preoperational thought

Question 5

Army Day 2023 outside Delhi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bangalore (first outside) — First Army Day outside Delhi was Bengaluru.‌​‍

Answer

Delhi

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Pune

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Chennai

Question 6

Electronic configuration of Cr (Z=24):

Accepted Answer

[Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ — Half-filled d (3d⁵) is extra-stable. Cu similarly [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ — exception to aufbau.

Answer

[Ar] 3d⁴ 4s²

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[Ar] 3d⁶

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[Ar] 4s² 4p⁴

Question 7

Alternate interior angles:

Accepted Answer

Equal (parallel lines) — When lines parallel.

Answer

Different

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Right

Answer

Sum 180

Question 8

The average speed of a body that covers 100 m in 20 s is:

Accepted Answer

5 m/s — Speed = 100/20 = 5 m/s.

Answer

2 m/s

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10 m/s

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50 m/s

Question 9

Sabarimala SC Verdict (2018):

Accepted Answer

Allowed all women — All age women allowed; issue under review by larger bench.

Answer

Banned all

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Restricted

Answer

No change

Question 10

Tuberculosis is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (bacterium) — TB is a bacterial disease; discovered by Robert Koch (1882).‌​‍

Answer

A protozoan

Answer

A fungus

Answer

A virus

LGS Mixed Practice Test #92