Common Mixed Practice
Mixed Practice Test 9
15 questions — science and polity heavy.
Mixed Practice Test 9
15 questions · 10 minutes
10:00
Q1.The process of converting sugar to alcohol is:
Explanation: Fermentation = yeast converts sugar → alcohol + CO₂ (anaerobic process).
Q2.Supreme Court has how many judges (including CJI)?
Explanation: 34 judges (CJI + 33). Increased from 31 by Parliament in 2019.
Q3.Which organ stores glycogen?
Explanation: Liver stores glycogen (animal starch) and releases glucose when needed.
Q4.The concept of 'Due Process of Law' is from:
Explanation: 'Due Process of Law' = American concept. India uses 'Procedure Established by Law' (from Japan).
Q5.Laughing gas is:
Explanation: N₂O (Nitrous Oxide) = Laughing Gas. Used as anaesthetic.
Q6.How many High Courts are in India?
Explanation: 25 High Courts. Oldest three: Calcutta, Bombay, Madras (all 1862).
Q7.The gas that turns lime water milky is:
Explanation: CO₂ + Ca(OH)₂ → CaCO₃ (white precipitate) — turns lime water milky. Classic chemistry test.
Q8.CEC can only be removed by:
Explanation: CEC has same protection as SC judge — removable only by Parliament through impeachment.
Q9.Chlorophyll absorbs mainly:
Explanation: Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light, reflects green — which is why plants appear green.
Q10.The anti-defection law is in which Schedule?
Explanation: 10th Schedule (52nd Amendment, 1985) = Anti-defection provisions.
Q11.The largest organ in the human body is:
Explanation: Skin is the largest organ (~1.5-2 sq metres in adults).
Q12.Article 280 deals with:
Explanation: Article 280: President constitutes Finance Commission every 5 years.
Q13.The process by which plants lose water through leaves:
Explanation: Transpiration = water loss through stomata on leaves.
Q14.Zero Hour in Parliament is:
Explanation: Zero Hour = informal, immediately after Question Hour. MPs raise urgent matters without prior notice.
Q15.The alloy of copper and tin is:
Explanation: Bronze = Copper + Tin. Brass = Copper + Zinc. Steel = Iron + Carbon. Solder = Lead + Tin.
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