LGS Mixed Practice Test #675

Question 1

The deepest point in the world's oceans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mariana Trench — The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean contains the Challenger Deep (~11,034 m), the deepest known point on Earth.‌​‍

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Tonga Trench

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Puerto Rico Trench

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Java Trench

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of social stratification in Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy — Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy are classic examples of social stratification, where individuals are categorized and ranked in a social hierarchy based on caste, which historically influences access to resources and opportunities.

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A. Differences in income levels between urban and rural areas

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C. Variability in educational attainment across districts

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D. Age-based roles in a family

Question 3

DPDPA (Digital Personal Data Protection Act):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — Passed 2023.‌​‍

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2024

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2021

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2019

Question 4

TB is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis — Discovered by Robert Koch (1882). ‌​‍BCG vaccine. DOTS strategy for treatment. ‌​‍Drug resistance (MDR, XDR) a major challenge.

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Virus

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Plasmodium

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Fungus

Question 5

The capital of Kenya is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nairobi — Nairobi is Kenya's capital and largest city.‌​‍

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Amman

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Beirut

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Cairo

Question 6

A major principle of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Each stage involves a conflict that must be resolved — Erikson's 8 stages each present a psychosocial crisis/conflict to resolve.‌​‍

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Development is based solely on biological factors

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Cultural differences do not impact development

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Development is continuous and uniform

Question 7

Artificial sweeteners:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, alitame — Non-caloric or low-cal. ‌​‍Aspartame unstable to heat. Saccharin passes unchanged through body.

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Sucrose

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Starch

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Glucose

Question 8

Photosynthesis takes place in the presence of:

Accepted Answer

Sunlight — Photosynthesis requires sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs sunlight to convert CO₂ and H₂O into glucose and oxygen.

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Oxygen

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Carbon Monoxide

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Nitrogen

Question 9

Endogamy means marriage within:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Own group (caste, community, religion) — Endogamy (marriage within). ‌​‍Exogamy (marriage outside one's gotra/clan/village). Castes in India are endogamous.

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Other continent

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Outside one's group

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Related only

Question 10

Choose the odd one: Smart, Brilliant, Honest, Bright

Accepted Answer

Honest — Smart/Brilliant/Bright relate to intelligence; Honest is a moral trait.

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Smart

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Brilliant

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Bright

LGS Mixed Practice Test #675