Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #24

Question 1

What type of energy does a solar cell convert into electricity?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Light to electricity — Photovoltaic effect.‌​‍

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Wind to electricity

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Sound to electricity

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Heat to electricity

Question 2

Uthralikavu Pooram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur district.‌​‍

Answer

Malappuram

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Kochi

Answer

Palakkad

Question 3

Kerala has experienced significant out-migration and subsequent return migration, leading to various social changes. Which of the following is a common health-related consequence observed in families due to prolonged parental migration?

Accepted Answer

D. Psychological stress, behavioral issues in children, and altered family dynamics. — Prolonged parental migration often leads to significant psychological stress, emotional neglect, and behavioral problems in children due to the absence of one or both parents. It can also disrupt traditional family structures and dynamics, contributing to overall family dysfunction. While remittances may improve financial status, they do not automatically mitigate these psychosocial challenges.

Answer

A. Improved nutritional status of children due to increased remittances.

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B. Enhanced social cohesion and reduced family conflicts.

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C. Increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among left-behind spouses.

Question 4

Art 368:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amendment procedure — Procedure for Constitutional Amendment.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Citizenship

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Panchayat

Question 5

Synonym of PAROCHIAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narrow-minded — Limited in outlook.‌​‍

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Liberal

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Broad

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Universal

Question 6

Caste system is a form of:

Accepted Answer

Closed stratification (birth-based) — Caste = closed, ascribed status by birth, endogamy, hereditary occupation, hierarchy based on purity/pollution. Unique to Indian subcontinent.

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Open stratification

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Class

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Meritocracy

Question 7

Change voice: 'We keep the books there.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The books are kept there — Present simple passive: are/is + V3.‌​‍

Answer

The books are being kept there

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The books were being kept there

Answer

The books were kept there

Question 8

Which article of the Constitution pertains to Financial Emergency?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

360 — Article 360 — never invoked.

Answer

352

Answer

356

Answer

365

Question 9

Plural of 'goose':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

geese — Irregular plural.‌​‍

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goosies

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goosen

Answer

gooses

Question 10

A person who cannot speak is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dumb / Mute — Dumb/mute = unable to speak; today 'mute' is preferred as 'dumb' has pejorative use.‌​‍

Answer

Blind

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Deaf

Answer

Lame

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #24