LGS Mixed Practice Test #812

Question 1

India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

27 April 2026 — The landmark FTA is scheduled to be signed on 27 April 2026 in New Delhi.‌​‍

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18 April 2026

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22 April 2026

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1 May 2026

Question 2

Which Indian state has recently discovered significant lithium deposits?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

J&K (Salal-Haimana 2023) — Salal-Haimana, J&K 2023.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Only imported

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Kerala

Question 3

The term 'sociology' was coined by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte (1838) — Auguste Comte (French, 1798-1857) coined 'sociology' in 1838, combining Latin 'socius' (companion) + Greek 'logos' (study). ‌​‍'Father of sociology.'

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Karl Marx

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Max Weber

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Emile Durkheim

Question 4

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a flagship health scheme aimed at providing health coverage to vulnerable sections of society. Which of the following statements best describes a unique feature or primary focus of PMJAY, distinct from other broader health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. — PMJAY primarily focuses on providing financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures by offering a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Option A describes the Health and Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat, which is distinct from PMJAY's hospitalization insurance. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of PMJAY's scope or provisions.

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A. It primarily focuses on preventive and promotive health services through Health and Wellness Centres.

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C. It mandates universal health coverage for all citizens, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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D. It offers free diagnostic tests and medicines at all government primary health centres nationwide.

Question 5

Jahangir's wife who effectively ruled was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan — Nur Jahan wielded significant political power during Jahangir's reign. ‌​‍She is considered one of the most powerful women in Mughal history.

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Mumtaz Mahal

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Hamida Banu

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Jodha Bai

Question 6

A teacher introduces a new interactive whiteboard (IWB) into the classroom. What is the most significant pedagogical advantage of using an IWB over a traditional blackboard for student engagement and dynamic lesson delivery?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables integration of multimedia content and interactive activities directly into lessons. — The primary pedagogical advantage of an Interactive Whiteboard is its ability to seamlessly integrate multimedia (videos, images, audio) and interactive elements directly into lessons. This fosters dynamic engagement, caters to diverse learning styles, and allows for more versatile and engaging lesson delivery compared to a traditional blackboard.

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A. It allows for easy saving and sharing of lesson notes and annotations.

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C. It reduces chalk dust and provides a cleaner classroom environment.

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D. It offers a larger writing surface compared to most blackboards.

Question 7

The gas used in electric bulbs is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argon — Argon (inert gas) fills incandescent bulbs to prevent filament oxidation.‌​‍

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

Question 8

Ionic bond formation involves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transfer of electrons — metal to non-metal — E.g., Na → Na⁺ + e⁻, Cl + e⁻ → Cl⁻. ‌​‍Held by electrostatic attraction. High m.p., soluble in polar solvents.

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Only attraction by gravity

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Magnetism

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Sharing electrons

Question 9

A nation aiming for energy security and reduced carbon emissions is evaluating nuclear fission power. Considering the unique characteristics of this energy source, which of the following presents the most critical long-term environmental and safety challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. The safe and permanent disposal of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel and waste products. — Option C correctly identifies the most critical long-term environmental and safety challenge associated with nuclear fission power: the management of highly radioactive waste, which remains dangerous for thousands of years. Option A describes a safety concern, but modern reactor designs incorporate multiple safety layers to prevent uncontrolled chain reactions. Option B is incorrect as nuclear power plants produce minimal greenhouse gases during operation. Option D describes conditions more typical for nuclear fusion, not fission reactors.

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A. The constant risk of an uncontrolled chain reaction leading to widespread radiation release.

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B. The substantial emission of greenhouse gases during the routine operation of the power plant.

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D. The requirement for extremely high temperatures and pressures, making reactor containment difficult and costly.

Question 10

The law that relates force between two charges is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coulomb's law — F = k q₁q₂/r²; force between point charges.‌​‍

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Newton's law

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Ohm's law

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Faraday's law

LGS Mixed Practice Test #812