LGS Mixed Practice Test #303

Question 1

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) announced in 2024 guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% of average basic pay as pension — UPS guarantees 50% of the average basic pay of the last 12 months as pension for 25+ years of service.‌​‍

Answer

Only lump sum

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60% of last drawn salary

Answer

Full salary as pension

Question 2

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health ID for all — ABHA digital health records.‌​‍

Answer

Only doctors

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Only hospitals

Answer

Cancelled

Question 3

Thacholi Othenan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legendary warrior of North Malabar — Vadakkan Pattukal hero.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Musician

Answer

South king

Question 4

Far point of a normal human eye is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Infinity — Normal relaxed eye focuses parallel rays (from infinity) on retina.‌​‍

Answer

1 m

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10 m

Answer

25 cm

Question 5

The Dr. B.C. Roy Award, a national honour recognizing eminent medical persons for their contributions to medicine, medical education, and public health, was originally instituted by which of the following organizations in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Council of India (MCI) — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award was instituted in 1976 by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to honour eminent medical persons for their outstanding contributions. Although the MCI has since been replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the award's historical origin and institution are specifically attributed to the MCI, not the ICMR, IMA, or the Ministry directly.

Answer

A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

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C. Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Question 6

Telephone cable transmits signals via:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electrical signals in wires, or light in optical fibres — Optical fibres — total internal reflection, very low attenuation, high bandwidth. ‌​‍Transatlantic cables.

Answer

Mechanical

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Radio waves

Answer

Sound only

Question 7

Which state has the largest forest cover area in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madhya Pradesh — Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover area in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.‌​‍

Answer

Arunachal Pradesh

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Maharashtra

Answer

Chhattisgarh

Question 8

Which of the following amino acids is a common precursor for the biosynthesis of many indole alkaloids, such as those found in *Rauwolfia serpentina* (e.g., Reserpine)?

Accepted Answer

B. Tryptophan — Tryptophan is the direct precursor for the biosynthesis of indole alkaloids, including many important compounds like reserpine and vinca alkaloids. Tyrosine and Phenylalanine are precursors for isoquinoline and other aromatic alkaloids, while Ornithine is a precursor for tropane alkaloids.

Answer

A. Tyrosine

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C. Phenylalanine

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D. Ornithine

Question 9

Cannabinoids are from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannabis sativa (ganja, charas, marijuana) — THC is active compound. ‌​‍Chronic use → amotivation, memory issues. Not physiologically addictive but psychologically.

Answer

Ephedra

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Coca

Answer

Poppy

Question 10

The process by which plants make food using sunlight is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis — Photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ (using sunlight and chlorophyll). ‌​‍Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Answer

Respiration

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Osmosis

Answer

Transpiration

LGS Mixed Practice Test #303