LGS Mixed Practice Test #413

Question 1

Which is the lightest gas?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen — Hydrogen is the lightest element and the lightest gas. Helium is the second lightest.

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 2

The tribal chieftain who led the Kurichiya Rebellion (1812) against the British in Wayanad was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talakkal Chandu — Talakkal Chandu led the Kurichiya tribal uprising of 1812 against British taxation and forest restrictions.‌​‍

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Edachena Kunkan

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

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Pallur Eman

Question 3

India's national game is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hockey — Hockey is traditionally considered India's national game, though no official gazette notification exists.‌​‍

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Cricket

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Football

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Kabaddi

Question 4

The SI unit of pressure is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pascal — 1 Pa = 1 N/m²; atmospheric pressure ≈ 101,325 Pa.‌​‍

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

Question 5

What is the capital of Brazil?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brasilia — Brasilia — capital since 1960.‌​‍

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Sao Paulo

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Salvador

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Rio de Janeiro

Question 6

Habitus (Bourdieu) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Internalised dispositions shaped by one's social position — Habitus: embodied schemes of perception, thought, action — how class/culture shapes individual practice unconsciously.

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Habits

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Diet

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Location

Question 7

Velu Thampi was the Dalawa (Prime Minister) of which king?

Accepted Answer

Balarama Varma Maharaja — Velu Thampi served under Maharaja Balarama Varma of Travancore.

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Marthanda Varma

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Dharma Raja

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Swati Thirunal

Question 8

A patient experiences difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills after a traumatic head injury. Which part of the brain is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining posture, balance, and equilibrium. Damage to the cerebellum often results in ataxia (lack of coordination), tremors, and difficulties with fine motor control, matching the patient's symptoms. The cerebrum handles higher cognitive functions, the brainstem vital functions, and the thalamus sensory relay.

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A. Cerebrum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Question 9

Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

A. Using sterile equipment and supplies — Using sterile equipment and supplies is a key principle of aseptic technique. Aseptic technique involves using sterile equipment and supplies to prevent microbial contamination, and it is an essential aspect of preparing sterile solutions. Minimizing the number of people involved in the preparation of a sterile solution and working in a clean and well-ventilated area are also important principles of aseptic technique, but using sterile equipment and supplies is the most critical aspect.

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B. Minimizing the number of people involved in the preparation of a sterile solution

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C. Working in a clean and well-ventilated area

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D. All of the above

Question 10

Pituitary hormones:

Accepted Answer

GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, ADH, prolactin — Multiple.

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Only one

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Two

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Five

LGS Mixed Practice Test #413