LGS Mixed Practice Test #727

Question 1

Maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in 'p' orbital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — p subshell has 3 orbitals × 2 electrons each = 6 electrons maximum.‌​‍

Answer

2

Answer

8

Answer

18

Question 2

When rupee depreciates against the dollar, which is true?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exports become more competitive; imports costlier — Weak rupee → Indian exports cheaper for foreigners (boost) BUT imports (especially oil) become costlier.‌​‍

Answer

No effect on trade

Answer

Exports become costlier

Answer

Imports become cheaper

Question 3

Mohs scale measures:

Accepted Answer

Mineral hardness (1 talc to 10 diamond) — Developed by Friedrich Mohs (1812). Talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, feldspar, quartz, topaz, corundum, diamond.

Answer

Earthquake

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Rock age

Answer

Density

Question 4

An adolescent who is part of a close-knit peer group that values conformity may experience which of the following social pressures?

Accepted Answer

A. Pressure to engage in risk-taking behaviors — The correct answer is A because adolescents who are part of a close-knit peer group that values conformity may feel pressure to engage in risk-taking behaviors to fit in or gain acceptance from their peers. This can include behaviors such as substance use, reckless driving, or other actions that might be harmful. Options B, C, and D are less likely in a group that emphasizes conformity over individuality or positive behaviors.

Answer

B. Influence to adopt healthy lifestyles

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C. Encouragement to pursue individual interests

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D. Support for exploring different social identities

Question 5

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched by PM Modi in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2015 — BBBP launched 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana — tackling declining sex ratio.‌​‍

Answer

March 2015

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June 2014

Answer

August 2016

Question 6

Sufi silsilahs in India:

Accepted Answer

Chishti, Suhrawardi, Naqshbandi, Qadri — Four main silsilahs.

Answer

Only Chishti

Answer

Two

Answer

Five+

Question 7

JCPOA (Iran Nuclear Deal) was signed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 (P5+1 with Iran) — JCPOA (2015): P5+1 (UNSC members + Germany). ‌​‍Iran limited nuclear program for sanctions relief. USA withdrew 2018 (Trump). ‌​‍Effort to revive ongoing.

Answer

2003

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2020

Answer

2018

Question 8

An individual, despite having minimal formal education, successfully manages a thriving small business, adeptly handles unexpected logistical challenges, and effectively negotiates with suppliers and customers in a complex market environment. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence is this individual predominantly demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical Intelligence — Sternberg's Practical Intelligence (also known as contextual intelligence) involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select real-world environments. The individual's success in managing a business, handling challenges, and negotiating effectively in a real-world context, despite limited formal education, is a clear manifestation of practical intelligence. Analytical intelligence involves problem-solving and analysis, while creative intelligence involves generating new ideas.

Answer

A. Analytical Intelligence

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B. Creative Intelligence

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D. Linguistic Intelligence

Question 9

The Bengali Renaissance poet-novelist who wrote 'Anandamath' was:

Accepted Answer

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee — Bankim wrote Anandamath (1882) from which 'Vande Mataram' is taken.

Answer

Rabindranath Tagore

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Sarat Chandra

Answer

Michael Madhusudan Dutt

Question 10

Polaroid absorbs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Light polarised perpendicular to transmission axis — Malus's law: I = I₀ cos²θ. ‌​‍Natural light is unpolarised; Polaroid makes it 50% intensity, linearly polarised.

Answer

Only red

Answer

All light

Answer

Only UV

LGS Mixed Practice Test #727