LGS Mixed Practice Test #709

Question 1

Distance between (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

√[(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²] — Pythagorean theorem. In 3D: add (z₂-z₁)².‌​‍

Answer

x₂+y₂

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y₂-y₁

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|x₂-x₁|

Question 2

India's national flower is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lotus — Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the national flower.‌​‍

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Marigold

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Jasmine

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Rose

Question 3

During the assessment of a client with major depressive disorder, which of the following findings would be the most concerning and require immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

D. Vague statements about not wanting to wake up anymore. — Vague statements about not wanting to wake up, or similar expressions like "wishing to disappear," can indicate passive suicidal ideation and should always be taken seriously and further assessed for intent, plan, and means. While other symptoms are indicative of depression, suicidal ideation requires immediate and direct intervention to ensure client safety.

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A. Reports of difficulty sleeping and early morning awakening.

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B. Expressing feelings of sadness and loss of interest in hobbies.

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C. Stating, "I sometimes feel like a burden to my family."

Question 4

pH of 0.1 M HCl solution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Strong acid, fully dissociates. [H⁺] = 0.1 = 10⁻¹. pH = -log[H⁺] = 1.‌​‍

Answer

0

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7

Answer

2

Question 5

The Attingal Revolt of 1721 is notable as:

Accepted Answer

The first organised popular uprising against the British in India — The 1721 Attingal Revolt saw locals attack and kill a 140-strong British contingent led by Gifford.

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The first tribal revolt in Kerala

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The first sepoy mutiny

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A revolt against the Portuguese

Question 6

The consecration of the Siva idol at Aruvippuram by Sree Narayana Guru in 1888 is considered a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform. Beyond its religious aspect, what was the primary societal challenge Guru aimed to address through this act?

Accepted Answer

B. To demonstrate the spiritual equality of all individuals, regardless of their birth or caste. — The Aruvippuram consecration was a symbolic act challenging the Brahminical monopoly on temple consecration and worship. By consecrating the idol himself, Sree Narayana Guru asserted the spiritual competence of lower castes and the universal accessibility of divinity, thereby fundamentally undermining the caste system and promoting social equality. Options A, C, and D misrepresent his primary intent, which was social and spiritual reform, not sectarianism or political rebellion.

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A. To establish a new, independent religious sect separate from traditional Hinduism.

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C. To initiate a mass movement for political independence from colonial rule.

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D. To promote the worship of a specific deity as superior to others.

Question 7

The American Civil War was fought over:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slavery + Union (1861-65) — War between Union (North, Lincoln) and Confederacy (11 Southern slave states). ‌​‍600,000+ killed. Emancipation Proclamation 1863.

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Taxes

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Expansion

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Religion

Question 8

Hemis NP:

Accepted Answer

Ladakh (snow leopard) — Ladakh.

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HP

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Sikkim

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UK

Question 9

St Francis Church Kochi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest European church India — 1503 — first European church.‌​‍

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Modern

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Private

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Ruins

Question 10

Number of amino acids coded by 64 codons:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 (with some redundancy — several codons per amino acid) — Degeneracy: leucine, serine, arginine have 6 codons each. ‌​‍Wobble hypothesis explains tRNA flexibility.

Answer

100

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64

Answer

10

LGS Mixed Practice Test #709