LGS Mixed Practice Test #209

Question 1

The archaeological report Cunningham's ASI (1861) began under Viceroy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canning — Archaeological Survey of India founded 1861 with Alexander Cunningham as first DG. ‌​‍Re-organised under Curzon (Marshall as DG, 1902) — discovered Harappan sites 1920s.

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Hastings

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Dalhousie

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Curzon

Question 2

FIFA HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland.‌​‍

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Paris

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London

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Geneva

Question 3

Fossils are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preserved remains or traces of past organisms — Fossils provide direct evidence of past life and evolution.‌​‍

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Living organisms

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Rocks only

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Bacteria

Question 4

Kerala's diverse topography and heavy rainfall lead to the formation of various soil types. Among these, laterite soils are prominent. Which of the following statements most accurately describes laterite soils and their agricultural significance in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, they are rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for crops like cashew, tapioca, and rubber. — Laterite soils in Kerala are formed due to intense leaching under high temperature and heavy rainfall, leading to a high concentration of iron and aluminium oxides. While generally less fertile due to low organic matter and nitrogen, they are well-suited for crops like cashew, tapioca, and rubber with appropriate soil management practices. Options A, C, and D describe characteristics of other soil types (alluvial, black, and sandy coastal soils, respectively) or misrepresent laterite soil properties and their agricultural uses.

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A. They are rich in humus and nitrogen, making them highly productive for intensive paddy cultivation in low-lying areas.

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C. Characterized by fine particles and high moisture retention capacity, they are ideal for growing cotton and sugarcane in highland regions.

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D. They are porous and sandy, primarily found along coastal plains, supporting coconut and limited vegetable farming due to low fertility.

Question 5

Rural-urban continuum concept means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Continuous gradient between rural and urban, not binary — Louis Wirth and later scholars — communities fall along spectrum; rural-urban differences gradual, not absolute.‌​‍

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Only rural matters

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Strict division

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Only urban matters

Question 6

India's first nuclear power station was at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tarapur — Tarapur Atomic Power Station (Maharashtra, 1969) was India's first nuclear power plant.‌​‍

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Kalpakkam

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Rawatbhata

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Kudankulam

Question 7

Sound travels in air at approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

343 m/s — At 20 °C, sound travels ~343 m/s in dry air.‌​‍

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150 m/s

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3000 m/s

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3 × 10⁸ m/s

Question 8

The universal recipient blood group is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AB+ — AB+ has no anti-A, anti-B, or anti-Rh antibodies → can receive any group.‌​‍

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A+

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O−

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O+

Question 9

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Government of India Act, 1935 in the context of British rule in India?

Accepted Answer

A. Introduction of provincial autonomy with limited self-governance in provinces — The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced provincial autonomy, allowing limited self-governance in provinces under British rule. Option B is incorrect as Dominion Status was not granted immediately; Option C is wrong because the ICS was not abolished; Option D is incorrect as the federal court was established under the same act but did not have such broad powers.

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B. Granting of Dominion Status to India with immediate effect

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C. Abolition of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) and its replacement with local administrative bodies

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D. Establishment of a federal court with powers to review constitutional matters

Question 10

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. The trachea and bronchi are air passageways, while the pharynx is part of the upper respiratory tract and does not participate in gas exchange.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Pharynx

LGS Mixed Practice Test #209