Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #47

Question 1

Which blood group is known as 'Universal Donor'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — O- is the universal donor (no A, B antigens, no Rh).‌​‍

Answer

B

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AB

Answer

A

Question 2

National Education Day is celebrated annually on November 11th across India. Which of the following statements best describes the primary reason for observing this particular day?

Accepted Answer

B. To honor the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, and his profound contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. He was a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India's education system post-independence, advocating for universal education and the establishment of key educational institutions. Options A, C, and D refer to other significant educational events or personalities but are incorrect for National Education Day.

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A. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, recognizing his contributions as a philosopher and teacher.

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C. To mark the inauguration of the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), signifying the beginning of technical education in India.

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D. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ensuring free and compulsory education for children.

Question 3

Bakelite is:

Accepted Answer

Thermosetting phenol-formaldehyde polymer — Leo Baekeland (1907) — first fully synthetic plastic. Cross-linked; once set, cannot be remoulded. Electrical insulator.

Answer

Thermoplastic

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Natural

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Rubber

Question 4

A Government High School in Kerala requires approval for a new building construction project, needs to process teacher transfers, and implement state-mandated academic calendar changes. Which state-level educational authority is primarily responsible for these administrative and regulatory functions?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority for school education in Kerala. Its responsibilities include managing school infrastructure, teacher transfers, budget allocation, and ensuring compliance with state educational rules and regulations. SCERT is academic, SSA is a program for elementary education, and DIETs are district-level teacher training institutions.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 5

First communist CM in India:

Accepted Answer

EMS in Kerala — EMS Namboodiripad — Kerala 1957, first elected communist CM in world.

Answer

Jyoti Basu in WB

Answer

Namboodiripad

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V.S. Achuthanandan

Question 6

Kerala's NSS (sample survey) for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Household data — Comprehensive household survey basis.‌​‍

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Population only

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Unemployment only

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Labour only

Question 7

Heat transfer in liquids and gases by bulk movement of fluid is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Convection — Warmer fluid rises, cooler sinks — convection currents transport heat.‌​‍

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Diffusion

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Conduction

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Radiation

Question 8

Which of the following factors primarily determines the rate of gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) across the alveolar-capillary membrane?

Accepted Answer

B. Partial pressure gradient of gases — The rate of gas exchange across the alveolar-capillary membrane is directly proportional to the partial pressure gradient of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Gases move from an area of higher partial pressure to an area of lower partial pressure. Blood pH primarily affects hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen, while lung compliance and tidal volume influence ventilation, not the direct rate of diffusion.

Answer

A. Blood pH

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C. Lung compliance

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D. Tidal volume

Question 9

Kerala's drinking water source primarily:

Accepted Answer

Surface water (rivers, reservoirs) — Mostly surface.

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Groundwater

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Desalination

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Rainwater

Question 10

A District Health Officer is planning to establish new Sub-Centres in a plain area of Kerala. According to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS), what is the ideal population norm for a single Sub-Centre in plain areas?

Accepted Answer

B. 3,000 population. — As per Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS), a Sub-Centre is designed to cover a population of 3,000 in plain areas and 2,000 in hilly/tribal/difficult areas. The population norms for PHCs are 30,000 (plain) and 20,000 (hilly/tribal), and for CHCs are 80,000-1,20,000 (plain) and 80,000 (hilly/tribal).

Answer

A. 2,000 population.

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C. 5,000 population.

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D. 10,000 population.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #47