LGS Mixed Practice Test #462

Question 1

The first Nobel laureate in Economics from India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amartya Sen — Amartya Sen won Nobel in Economics (1998) for work on welfare economics. ‌​‍Originally from Bengal.

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Raghuram Rajan

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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

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Abhijit Banerjee

Question 2

Tata group chairman:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N Chandrasekaran — Chandrasekaran remains; Ratan Tata passed Oct 2024.‌​‍

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Noel

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JRD

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Ratan Tata (passed away 2024)

Question 3

Kadambini Ganguly, one of India's first female university graduates, broke significant societal barriers in the late 19th century. Her achievement was not merely personal but symbolized a critical shift for women's status. What was the *most profound societal implication* of her pioneering academic success?

Accepted Answer

B. It challenged orthodox views on women's intellectual capabilities and their right to public life. — Kadambini Ganguly's graduation was a powerful statement against the prevalent societal norms that confined women to domestic roles and questioned their intellectual capacity. While it didn't immediately lead to equal employment or widespread women-only universities, it fundamentally challenged orthodox views and paved the way for greater acceptance of women in higher education and public life, inspiring others.

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A. It directly led to the establishment of women-only universities across India.

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C. It immediately resulted in equal employment opportunities for women in professional fields.

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D. It primarily encouraged women from affluent families to pursue higher education abroad.

Question 4

Chattampi Swamikal's major work challenging Brahmin monopoly on Vedas was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vedadhikara Nirupanam — Vedadhikara Nirupanam argued that Vedic knowledge is not the exclusive right of Brahmins.‌​‍

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Jnanappana

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Krishnagatha

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Narayaneeyam

Question 5

Taiga/Boreal latitude:‌​‍

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50-70°N — Subarctic coniferous.‌​‍

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30-50°N

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70-90°N

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0-30°N

Question 6

ARPANET was the precursor of:‌​‍

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Internet — ARPANET (1969, US Defense) was the precursor of the modern internet.‌​‍

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Television

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Mobile phones

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GPS

Question 7

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates intrinsic motivation in a student's learning process?

Accepted Answer

C. A student spending hours researching a historical topic purely out of personal fascination. — Intrinsic motivation is driven by an internal desire to learn or engage in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, such as personal fascination. The other options describe actions motivated by external rewards (scholarship, college admission) or avoidance of negative consequences (parental punishment), which are characteristics of extrinsic motivation.

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A. A student studying diligently for an exam to win a scholarship.

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B. A student completing homework assignments to avoid parental punishment.

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D. A student participating in a debate club to impress college admissions officers.

Question 8

Globalisation refers to:‌​‍

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Intensification of worldwide social, economic, cultural, political connections — Globalisation includes trade, finance, migration, information, culture flows — connecting nations more intensively since 1990s.‌​‍

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Only trade

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Only immigration

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Only internet

Question 9

Poverty is a significant social problem with profound implications for community health. How does poverty primarily contribute to poor health outcomes in a community?

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B. By limiting access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, and safe living conditions. — Poverty directly contributes to poor health outcomes by severely limiting individuals' and families' access to essential resources such as quality healthcare services, nutritious food, safe housing, and clean water and sanitation facilities. This often leads to higher rates of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and chronic conditions. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios that are generally antithetical to the realities of poverty or incorrect assumptions about its impact.

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A. By increasing access to diverse nutritional food sources and clean water.

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C. By fostering strong community bonds that negate the need for formal healthcare.

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D. By promoting higher educational attainment, leading to better health literacy.

Question 10

Study of weather:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meteorology — Meteorology.‌​‍

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Seismology

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Ecology

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Geology

LGS Mixed Practice Test #462