Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #17

Question 1

The Dr. B. C. Roy Award, instituted by the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission), is annually conferred to recognize:

Accepted Answer

B. Eminent medical persons for their contributions in various fields of medicine, including medical teaching and research. — The Dr. B. C. Roy Award is one of the highest recognitions for medical professionals in India, honoring eminent medical persons for their distinguished service in various branches of medicine, medical teaching, and research. It celebrates overall contributions to the medical field, not just specific areas like journalism or device innovation.

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A. Outstanding contributions to medical journalism and health awareness campaigns.

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C. Innovative medical device development and manufacturing.

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D. Significant philanthropic activities and charity work in healthcare.

Question 2

Kerala's public transport — buses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KSRTC + private — Mix.‌​‍

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Only KSRTC

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Metro only

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Only private

Question 3

A young woman presents with paradoxical symptoms following a recent grief: she sighs frequently, feels a “lump in the throat” (globus hystericus), and experiences alternating moods of cheerfulness and sadness, often weeping silently. Which remedy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is a primary remedy for grief, characterized by paradoxical symptoms, frequent sighing, globus hystericus (lump in the throat), and changeable moods. Natrum Muriaticum also deals with grief but typically presents with prolonged, silent brooding and aversion to consolation. Gelsemium is marked by dullness, dizziness, and drowsiness, while Sepia often shows indifference to loved ones.

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A. Gelsemium Sempervirens

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B. Natrum Muriaticum

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D. Sepia Officinalis

Question 4

In a healthcare setting, what is considered the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

Accepted Answer

C. Hand hygiene — Hand hygiene, including handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub, is consistently proven to be the most critical measure to interrupt the transmission of pathogens in healthcare. While other measures are important, hand hygiene has the broadest impact on preventing HAIs.

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A. Regular disinfection of surfaces

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B. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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D. Isolation of infected patients

Question 5

Which of the following are characteristics of a company?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Limited liability of shareholders, separate legal entity, perpetual succession — Common seal. ‌​‍Can sue and be sued. Companies Act 2013. ‌​‍Salomon v Salomon established separate entity principle.

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Unregulated

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Only one owner

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No liability

Question 6

EM spectrum (increasing frequency):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radio, Microwave, IR, Visible, UV, X-ray, γ-ray — Visible: ~400 nm (violet) to ~700 nm (red). γ-rays from nuclear transitions.‌​‍

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Only visible

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Random

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γ, X, UV, Visible

Question 7

The frequency of AC supply in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50 Hz — India uses 50 Hz AC; USA uses 60 Hz.‌​‍

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220 Hz

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100 Hz

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60 Hz

Question 8

TVM Science and Tech Museum:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

Answer

NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 9

India's Census enumerates caste for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only SC/ST since 1951; OBC enumerated only in SECC — Colonial census (up to 1931) had full caste data. ‌​‍Demands for caste census recurring (Bihar caste survey 2023).

Answer

All

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None

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Varna

Question 10

State Council of Ministers max:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15% of Assembly — 91st Amendment — 15% of Assembly strength.‌​‍

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10% of Assembly

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20% of Assembly

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No limit

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #17