LGS Mixed Practice Test #676

Question 1

Photosynthesis in plants occurs in:

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast — Chloroplast — contains chlorophyll.

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

Question 2

Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Javelin Throw — Neeraj Chopra won gold in Javelin Throw at Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held 2021).‌​‍

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Shot Put

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Discus Throw

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Hammer Throw

Question 3

Which method is considered the MOST effective for sterilizing heat-sensitive medical equipment that cannot withstand high temperatures, such as certain endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

C. Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas sterilization — Autoclaving (steam sterilization) and boiling water are effective for heat-resistant items but damage heat-sensitive equipment. Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas sterilization is a low-temperature sterilization method specifically used for heat and moisture-sensitive medical devices, making it the most appropriate choice. Chemical disinfection with 70% alcohol is a disinfectant, not a sterilant, meaning it does not kill all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.

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A. Autoclaving

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B. Boiling water

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D. Chemical disinfection with 70% alcohol

Question 4

Dr. Kalam is popularly known as the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Missile Man and People's President — Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man' (for SLV-3, Agni, Prithvi) and 'People's President'.‌​‍

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People's President

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Iron Man of India

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Missile Man of India

Question 5

Raisi death:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Helicopter crash May 2024 — Helicopter crash May 2024.‌​‍

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Illness

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Natural

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Assassinated

Question 6

The 'Nivarthanam' (Abstention) Movement of 1932 in Travancore was a joint effort of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Christian, Muslim, and Ezhava communities — The three communities demanded proportional representation in government jobs and the Legislative Assembly.‌​‍

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Nairs and Namboodiris

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Dalits and Tribals

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Hindus and Christians

Question 7

OPEC, the oil cartel, has how many members (as of 2020s)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

13 (post-exits) — OPEC formed 1960. ‌​‍Currently 13 members (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, UAE, Kuwait, Venezuela, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya).

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25

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5

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10

Question 8

The first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Rajagopalachari — C. ‌​‍Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, and C.V. ‌​‍Raman received the first Bharat Ratnas in 1954.

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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S. Radhakrishnan

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C.V. Raman

Question 9

About Wimbledon Championship and Tennis — which is NOT correct? ‌​‍(i) Wimbledon is first Grand Slam in the year (ii) There are six Grand Slam tournaments (iii) ITF HQ is in UK (iv) Madison Keys won Australian Open first Slam

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Australian Open is first of four Grand Slams (not Wimbledon, which is 3rd). ‌​‍There are FOUR (not six) Grand Slams.

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All incorrect

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Only ii & iii

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Only iii & iv

Question 10

During the process of respiration, where does the primary exchange of oxygen from the inhaled air into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood into the air, occur?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs with very thin walls and a rich capillary network, making them the ideal site for efficient gas exchange between the air and the blood. The trachea, bronchi, and pharynx are part of the conducting airways, primarily involved in air transport.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Pharynx

LGS Mixed Practice Test #676