LGS Mixed Practice Test #189

Question 1

Ramon Magsaysay Award is called:‌​‍

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Nobel of Asia — Often called 'Nobel Prize of Asia'. Named after Philippine president.‌​‍

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Oscar of Asia

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Grammy of Asia

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Pulitzer of Asia

Question 2

Frequency is measured in:‌​‍

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Hertz — 1 Hz = 1 cycle per second. Named after Heinrich Hertz.‌​‍

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Seconds

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Metres

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Watts

Question 3

Cocaine is from:

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Coca plant (Erythroxylum coca, South America) — Stimulant of CNS — euphoria. Strongly addictive. Medical use: local anesthetic.

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Cannabis

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Poppy

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Tobacco

Question 4

Oxidation is the process of:

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Loss of electrons — OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain (of electrons).

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Gain of electrons

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Loss of protons

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Gain of neutrons

Question 5

Elon Musk role 2024-25:‌​‍

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DOGE, Trump admin — Department of Government Efficiency.‌​‍

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Neutral

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Biden

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Opposing

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in treating hypertension?

Accepted Answer

C. Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II — ACE inhibitors prevent the enzyme ACE from converting inactive angiotensin I to the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. This leads to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion, thus lowering blood pressure. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors is the mechanism of beta-blockers, and direct vasodilation is characteristic of direct vasodilators. While they can lead to increased sodium/water excretion indirectly, it's not their primary mechanism.

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A. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors

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B. Increasing sodium and water excretion

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D. Directly relaxing vascular smooth muscle

Question 7

A non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in a developing nation identifies a serious human rights violation perpetrated by the government of that nation. The NGO seeks legal recourse at the international level. Which of the following statements accurately describes the NGO's direct access to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

C. The NGO cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ, as only states may be parties in cases before the Court. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its jurisdiction is primarily over disputes between states. Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the ICJ Statute explicitly states that 'Only states may be parties in cases before the Court.' Therefore, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, or other entities cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ. While NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, their legal recourse through the ICJ would require a state to bring the case, or for an authorized UN organ to request an advisory opinion.

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A. The NGO can directly submit a complaint to the ICJ if it has consultative status with ECOSOC.

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B. The NGO must first seek a resolution from the UN Human Rights Council before approaching the ICJ.

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D. The NGO can request an advisory opinion from the ICJ, provided it is endorsed by a UN specialized agency.

Question 8

The Auschwitz concentration camp was located in:

Accepted Answer

Poland — Auschwitz-Birkenau in occupied Poland was the largest Nazi death camp.

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Germany

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Austria

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Czechoslovakia

Question 9

The lens used to correct myopia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Concave — Myopia (short-sightedness) is corrected by concave (diverging) lens.‌​‍

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Convex

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Bifocal

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Cylindrical

Question 10

Koodiyattam, recognised by UNESCO, is a form of:‌​‍

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Sanskrit theatre — Koodiyattam is a traditional form of Sanskrit theatre from Kerala, declared by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.‌​‍

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Puppetry

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Martial art

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Tribal dance

LGS Mixed Practice Test #189