LGS Mixed Practice Test #255

Question 1

India's first green hydrogen plant in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh — NTPC set up India's first green hydrogen blending project in Andhra Pradesh.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Ladakh

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

B. Returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream — The lymphatic system returns excess interstitial fluid (lymph) to the bloodstream, preventing edema. While it does help filter pathogens (e.g., in lymph nodes), its primary role in fluid balance is drainage. The other options are unrelated to the lymphatic system's core function.

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A. Transporting oxygen to tissues

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C. Producing red blood cells

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D. Filtering pathogens in the blood

Question 3

During a microteaching session, a trainee teacher is observed to be overly focused on delivering the content and neglects to check for student understanding. Which microteaching skill is most lacking in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

D. Concept Checking — The correct answer is D. Concept Checking. While the trainee teacher may be proficient in presenting the content (C), the lack of checking for student understanding indicates a deficiency in concept checking. Questioning (A) and reinforcement (B) are important but secondary to ensuring that students grasp the material, which is the primary goal of concept checking.

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A. Questioning

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B. Reinforcement

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C. Presentation

Question 4

Bihar's rivers — most flow:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South to North into Ganga — Many tributaries flow north to south to Ganga.‌​‍

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East

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West

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Only West

Question 5

p-n junction diode conducts in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Forward bias only — Depletion region shrinks in forward bias. ‌​‍Used as rectifier. Reverse breakdown (Zener) at high reverse voltage.

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Never

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Reverse bias only

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Both directions equally

Question 6

Kerala tourist destinations — Munnar famous for:

Accepted Answer

Tea gardens, hills — Hill station tea gardens.

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Beaches

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Backwaters

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Deserts

Question 7

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

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A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

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C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

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D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 8

Robert K. Merton's distinction:

Accepted Answer

Manifest vs Latent functions — Merton (1949): Manifest functions = intended consequences; Latent = unintended/unrecognised (e.g., Hopi rain dance manifestly seeks rain, latently reinforces group solidarity).

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Primary vs Secondary groups

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Rural vs Urban

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Conflict vs Consensus

Question 9

Mt. Everest's height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8,848.86 m — Re-surveyed 2020 (Nepal-China). ‌​‍Nepali: Sagarmatha, Tibetan: Chomolungma. In Himalayas (Great Himalayan range).

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7,500 m

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9,000 m

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10,000 m

Question 10

Ohm's Law:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V=IR — V=IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance).‌​‍

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F=ma

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E=mc²

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PV=nRT

LGS Mixed Practice Test #255