LGS Mixed Practice Test #483

Question 1

Iguazu Falls on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iguazu River — Iguazu between Argentina-Brazil.‌​‍

Answer

Paraná

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Amazon

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Uruguay

Question 2

Alleppey backwater boat race:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All famous — Several boat races.‌​‍

Answer

Nehru Trophy

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Champakulam

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Aranmula

Question 3

India assumed G20 presidency on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 December 2022 — India assumed the G20 presidency on 1 December 2022, holding it until 30 November 2023.‌​‍

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1 January 2023

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15 August 2022

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1 November 2022

Question 4

Mediation Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — Mediation Act 2023.‌​‍

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2024

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2020

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2022

Question 5

A newborn infant receives antibodies from their mother through the placenta and later through breast milk. This type of immunity provides immediate, but temporary, protection against certain pathogens, without the infant's own immune system actively producing antibodies. What type of immunity is this?

Accepted Answer

C. Naturally acquired passive immunity. — This describes naturally acquired passive immunity. 'Naturally acquired' refers to the transfer of antibodies through natural processes like the placenta or breast milk, and 'passive' means the individual receives pre-formed antibodies rather than producing their own. This provides immediate but temporary protection. Active immunity (Options A and B) involves the body's own immune system producing antibodies, while artificially acquired immunity (Options B and D) involves medical interventions like vaccination or antitoxin injections.

Answer

A. Naturally acquired active immunity.

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B. Artificially acquired active immunity.

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D. Artificially acquired passive immunity.

Question 6

BJP President 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

JP Nadda — JP Nadda continued; succession ongoing in 2024-25.‌​‍

Answer

Amit Shah

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Nitin Gadkari

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Rajnath Singh

Question 7

Which of the following lipoprotein fractions is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, and its elevated levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) — Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is often termed 'bad cholesterol' because it transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. High levels of LDL contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL performs reverse cholesterol transport, and chylomicrons/VLDL primarily transport triglycerides.

Answer

A. Chylomicrons

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C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 8

The most electronegative element is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fluorine — Fluorine has highest electronegativity (3.98 on Pauling scale).‌​‍

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Nitrogen

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

Question 9

India's national animal is:

Accepted Answer

Tiger — The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) is India's national animal (since 1972).

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Lion

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Elephant

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Peacock

Question 10

Who was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deepti Sharma — Deepti Sharma (India) was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer. ‌​‍Mitchell Starc was Leading Men's Cricketer.

Answer

Smriti Mandhana

Answer

Harmanpreet Kaur

Answer

Shafali Verma

LGS Mixed Practice Test #483