LGS Mixed Practice Test #776

Question 1

Willingdon Island is located in:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Willingdon Island is a man-made island in Kochi, Kerala, created by Robert Bristow in the 1920s-30s during the development of Cochin Port.

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Kolkata

Question 2

Neerja Bhanot, posthumously honoured for her bravery, worked as a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Air hostess / flight purser — Neerja Bhanot, senior flight purser on Pan Am 73 (1986), saved passengers before being shot by hijackers.‌​‍

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Pilot

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Doctor

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Journalist

Question 3

Marthanda Varma dedicated kingdom to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Padmanabha — Thrippadi Danam 1750 — kingdom dedicated to Padmanabha.‌​‍

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Ganapati

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Shiva

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Subrahmanya

Question 4

Catenation is most pronounced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C — Carbon's ability to form long chains and rings (self-linking) enables organic chemistry. ‌​‍Strong C-C bonds.

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N

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P

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O

Question 5

Plaster of Paris is chemically:

Accepted Answer

CaSO₄·½H₂O — Gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) on heating at 100 °C gives plaster of Paris (CaSO₄·½H₂O).

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CaSO₄

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CaSO₄·2H₂O

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CaCO₃

Question 6

Slope of line through (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂):

Accepted Answer

(y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁) — Rise over run. Parallel lines: equal slopes. Perpendicular: product = -1.

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y₂-y₁

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x₂-x₁

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y/x

Question 7

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence emphasizes three components: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates practical intelligence?

Accepted Answer

B. A person adapting to a new job by learning workplace norms and networking effectively. — Practical intelligence involves adapting to and shaping one's environment, as seen in option B. Options A and D describe analytical intelligence, while C illustrates creative intelligence.

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A. A student solving a complex math problem using logical reasoning.

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C. A writer creating a novel with innovative metaphors and themes.

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D. A scientist designing an experiment to test a new hypothesis.

Question 8

Aluminium hydroxide is a common ingredient in antacid preparations. Its mechanism of action in reducing gastric acidity primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

B. Neutralizing hydrochloric acid in the stomach. — Aluminium hydroxide acts as an antacid by directly reacting with and neutralizing hydrochloric acid in the stomach, forming water and aluminium chloride. This increases the pH of the gastric contents, alleviating symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Other options describe mechanisms of different classes of acid-reducing agents.

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A. Inhibiting the H+/K+-ATPase proton pump.

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C. Forming a protective barrier over the gastric mucosa.

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D. Reducing histamine release from enterochromaffin-like cells.

Question 9

Aadhaar total enrollment crossed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

130 crore — Over 130 crore Aadhaar numbers issued as of 2024.‌​‍

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120 crore

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110 crore

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100 crore

Question 10

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is located in the heart of which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Mangalavanam is a mangrove wetland in the heart of Kochi city, often called the green lung of Kochi.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kozhikode

LGS Mixed Practice Test #776