LGS Mixed Practice Test #173

Question 1

The INA trials were held at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi Red Fort — The INA trials (1945-46) were held at Red Fort, Delhi. ‌​‍Public sympathy for INA officers boosted nationalist sentiment.

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Calcutta

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Bombay

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Madras

Question 2

Jyotiraditya Scindia portfolio 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Communications, DoNER — Communications, DoNER 2024.‌​‍

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Civil Aviation

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Defence

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Telecom

Question 3

Three consecutive even numbers sum 72. Numbers:

Accepted Answer

22,24,26 — Middle 24; 22,24,26.

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20,24,28

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24,26,28

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Other

Question 4

Cro-Magnon was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Early H. sapiens with cave art — ~40,000 ya in Europe. ‌​‍Anatomically modern. Lascaux, Altamira cave paintings. ‌​‍Coexisted with Neanderthals briefly.

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Different species

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Reptile

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Ape

Question 5

The integumentary system, comprising the skin, hair, and nails, performs several vital functions for the human body. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

D. Production of red blood cells in the dermal layer — The integumentary system protects the body, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, and synthesizes Vitamin D. However, the production of red blood cells (hematopoiesis) is primarily a function of the bone marrow, not the skin. The dermal layer of the skin contains various cells and structures but is not involved in erythropoiesis.

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A. Protection against physical trauma and pathogens

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B. Regulation of body temperature through sweating and vasodilation/constriction

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C. Synthesis of Vitamin D upon exposure to UV radiation

Question 6

2G Spectrum case involved allegations against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A. Raja (Telecom Minister) — 2G Spectrum allocation scandal (2008). ‌​‍A. Raja (DMK, Telecom Minister) arrested. ‌​‍CAG estimated ₹1.76 lakh crore 'presumptive loss'. SC cancelled 122 licences.

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Suresh Kalmadi

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Manmohan Singh

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Sheila Dikshit

Question 7

Human hearing range:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20-20,000 Hz — 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.‌​‍

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1-100 Hz

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100-50,000 Hz

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500-100,000 Hz

Question 8

Diamagnetic materials have:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weak repulsion (χ < 0, very small negative) — Paramagnetic: weak attraction (χ small positive). ‌​‍Ferromagnetic: strong attraction (χ >> 1).

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Weak attraction

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Strong attraction

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No response

Question 9

Six schools of Indian philosophy (Shad Darshanas):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta — Astika (Vedic-accepting). ‌​‍Nastika (non-Vedic): Buddhism, Jainism, Charvaka. Each darshana has sutra text and commentaries.

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4 schools

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10

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Only Vedanta

Question 10

Kudumbashree was launched at ___ by Prime Minister ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram, A.B. Vajpayee — Inaugurated at Malappuram by PM A.B. Vajpayee on 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Gandhi

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Thrissur, Indira Gandhi

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Ernakulam, Narasimha Rao

LGS Mixed Practice Test #173