LGS Mixed Practice Test #374

Question 1

Deoxygenation of Hb (haemoglobin) takes place in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tissues — Hb releases O₂ to tissues, where it becomes deoxygenated.‌​‍

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Alveoli

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RBC

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Plasma

Question 2

Gymnosperms bear:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naked seeds (not enclosed in fruit) — Conifers, cycads, ginkgo. Pollination by wind. Pinus has cones (strobili).‌​‍

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Flowers

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Enclosed seeds

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Spores only

Question 3

RMS speed of ideal gas molecules at T:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

√(3RT/M) — v_rms = √(3RT/M) = √(3kT/m). Mean = √(8RT/πM); most probable = √(2RT/M).‌​‍

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√(RT)

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√(RT/M)

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√(2RT/M)

Question 4

Under the National Health Policy 2017, which initiative is prioritized to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?

Accepted Answer

C. Integration of NCD screening and management in the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres — The NHP 2017 emphasizes the integration of NCD screening and management within the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) as a key strategy. Option A is incorrect because Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) primarily covers secondary and tertiary care, not all NCDs. Option B is incorrect as the policy does not mandate standalone NCD clinics in every PHC. Option D is incorrect because no universal NCD insurance scheme is mandated under the policy.

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A. Expansion of Ayushman Bharat to cover all NCDs

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B. Establishment of NCD clinics in every primary health center

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D. Mandatory NCD insurance for all citizens above 30 years

Question 5

Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of a 'primary social group' crucial for an individual's emotional and social well-being in a community?

Accepted Answer

A. Intimate, face-to-face interactions with strong emotional bonds and a sense of belonging. — Primary social groups, such as families or close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face interactions, strong emotional bonds, and a deep sense of belonging, which are vital for individual well-being and social support. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics of secondary groups or temporary aggregations, which lack the profound personal connection found in primary groups.

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B. Large membership, formal rules, and task-oriented relationships.

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C. Membership based on shared professional interests and contractual agreements.

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D. Temporary gathering of individuals with a common, short-term purpose.

Question 6

The official language of the United Nations does NOT include:

Accepted Answer

Hindi — The 6 official UN languages are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. Hindi is NOT a UN official language.

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Chinese

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Arabic

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French

Question 7

IIT first established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kharagpur (1951) — IIT Kharagpur — first IIT (1951).‌​‍

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Madras

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Mumbai

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Delhi

Question 8

Russia invaded Ukraine in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 (24 February) — Russia launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine 24 February 2022. ‌​‍Largest war in Europe since WWII. NATO supports Ukraine with weapons/aid.

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2014

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2020

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2008

Question 9

Ptolemy's model of the universe, which Copernicus challenged, is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geocentric model — Ptolemy's Geocentric model placed Earth at the centre of the universe.‌​‍

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Multiverse model

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Heliocentric model

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Ecliptic model

Question 10

Study of birds:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ornithology — Ornithology. Entomology = insects.‌​‍

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Entomology

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Ecology

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Seismology

LGS Mixed Practice Test #374