Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #35

Question 1

Thycaud Ayya was the guru of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru and Chattampi Swamikal — Thycaud Ayya (1814-1909) was the spiritual teacher of both Chattampi Swamikal and Sree Narayana Guru.‌​‍

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Ayyankali only

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Vakkom Moulavi only

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Mannathu Padmanabhan only

Question 2

The opposite gender of 'nephew' is:

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Niece — Nephew (male) ↔ niece (female).

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Aunt

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Sister

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Daughter

Question 3

Who led the Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33) and is known as 'Kerala Gandhi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33) for temple entry and is the most widely recognised bearer of the title 'Kerala Gandhi'. T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan led the Vaikom Satyagraha.

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T.K. Madhavan

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Vakkom Moulavi

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

Question 4

The 'Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award' is given for excellence in which of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

C. Classical Music and Dance — The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award is conferred for outstanding contributions in classical music (e.g., Carnatic, Hindustani), dance (e.g., Bharatanatyam, Kathakali), and allied performing arts. The Akademi does not primarily cover folk arts, painting, or film, making classical music and dance the correct focus.

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A. Painting and Sculpture

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B. Folk Arts and Theater

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D. Film and Television

Question 5

'Anatolian' refers to people of:‌​‍

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Asia Minor — Anatolia = historic name for Asia Minor (modern Turkey).‌​‍

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East Asia

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Arabia

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Europe

Question 6

In the context of state-level 'Best Teacher' awards in Kerala, which of the following aspects is typically given the LEAST priority during the selection process?

Accepted Answer

D. The teacher's personal financial background and assets. — State-level 'Best Teacher' awards prioritize professional achievements such as innovative teaching, student development, and academic qualifications. A teacher's personal financial background and assets are irrelevant to their professional merit and contributions to education, and thus are given the least, if any, priority.

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A. Innovative teaching methodologies adopted by the teacher.

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B. Contribution to co-curricular activities and student development.

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C. Academic qualifications and years of service.

Question 7

Which of the following lipoproteins is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion or reprocessing, earning it the nickname 'good cholesterol'?

Accepted Answer

D. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it collects excess cholesterol from body tissues and transports it back to the liver. This process helps remove cholesterol from the arteries, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, which is why HDL is often referred to as 'good cholesterol'. Chylomicrons transport dietary fats, VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver, and LDL transports cholesterol to peripheral tissues ('bad cholesterol').

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A. Chylomicrons

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B. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

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C. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Question 8

Study of handwriting:

Accepted Answer

Graphology — Graphology.

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Calligraphy

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Linguistics

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Anthropology

Question 9

A baby horse is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Foal — A baby horse is a Foal. Calf = baby cow, Kid = baby goat, Cub = baby lion/bear.‌​‍

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Calf

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Kid

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Cub

Question 10

The People's Planning Campaign (Janakeeya Yojana) in Kerala, initiated in 1996, is considered a landmark initiative. Which of the following statements best describes its principal contribution to sustaining and evolving the Kerala Model of Development?

Accepted Answer

C. It empowered local self-governing institutions by decentralizing planning and resource allocation, fostering participatory development. — The People's Planning Campaign was a pioneering effort in decentralization, transferring substantial planning and financial powers to local self-governing institutions (LSGIs). This aimed to make development more participatory and responsive to local needs, thereby deepening the democratic and social equity aspects of the Kerala Model. Options A, B, and D represent approaches contrary to the spirit of the campaign, which emphasized local empowerment and participatory governance.

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A. It primarily focused on attracting large-scale foreign investments to industrialize the state rapidly.

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B. It centralized fiscal powers and planning authority within the state government to streamline decision-making.

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D. Its main objective was to privatize public sector undertakings to improve efficiency and reduce state expenditure.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #35