LGS Mixed Practice Test #613

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places a strong emphasis on multilingualism and the power of language. Which of the following best reflects NEP 2020's stance on the medium of instruction, particularly in the foundational stages?

Accepted Answer

B. Wherever possible, the medium of instruction till at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother-tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for using the home language/mother-tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction, especially in the Foundational Stage and preferably up to Grade 8, as it promotes better learning outcomes. Options A, C, and D contradict this central tenet of NEP 2020, which prioritizes multilingualism and learning in one's mother tongue for cognitive development.

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A. English should be the sole medium of instruction from the Foundational Stage to ensure global competitiveness.

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C. Sanskrit must be the primary medium of instruction across all stages of school education due to its cultural significance.

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D. Students must choose one of the three official languages of India as their medium of instruction from Grade 1.

Question 2

'Clash of Civilisations' thesis was by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Samuel P. Huntington — Huntington's 'Clash of Civilizations' (1993 article, 1996 book): post-Cold War conflicts will be between civilisations (Western, Islamic, Sinic, etc.).‌​‍

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Francis Fukuyama

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Edward Said

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Joseph Nye

Question 3

Which acid is found in tomato, apple and unripe fruits?

Accepted Answer

Malic acid — Malic acid gives tart flavour to apples, grapes; lactic in milk; tartaric in tamarind.

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Lactic acid

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Citric acid

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Formic acid

Question 4

Atal Setu length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21.8 km — 21.8 km.‌​‍

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30 km

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10 km

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15 km

Question 5

Saponin glycosides, like those found in Liquorice root, are characterized by their ability to form stable foams in water and their hemolytic activity. These properties are primarily attributed to which part of the saponin molecule?

Accepted Answer

B. The aglycone (sapogenin), which has a steroid or triterpenoid structure. — Saponins are triterpenoid or steroid glycosides. Their foam-forming and hemolytic properties are due to the amphiphilic nature conferred by the large, non-polar aglycone (sapogenin) and the polar sugar moiety. The specific steroid or triterpenoid structure of the aglycone is crucial for these surface-active properties.

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A. The sugar moiety, which increases water solubility.

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C. The ether linkage between sugar and aglycone.

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D. The presence of a phenolic hydroxyl group.

Question 6

Total Cost = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

FC + VC — TC = TFC + TVC at any output level. Average cost = TC/Q. MC = ΔTC/ΔQ.‌​‍

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Revenue

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FC

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VC

Question 7

Hyderabad is the capital of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Telangana only — Hyderabad is currently the capital of Telangana. ‌​‍AP's new capital is Amaravati (under development).

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Andhra Pradesh only

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Both AP and Telangana

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Neither

Question 8

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, which influenced many modern constitutions, emerged from the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

French Revolution — The 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man came out of the French Revolution.‌​‍

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American Revolution

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Glorious Revolution

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Russian Revolution

Question 9

Presbyopia:

Accepted Answer

Aging lens — Age-related far-sightedness.

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Near-sightedness

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Cornea

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Retina

Question 10

Vaikunta Swamikal's social reform movement was called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Samatva Samajam — Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in 1836.‌​‍

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

LGS Mixed Practice Test #613