Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #56

Question 1

Diamond and graphite are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Allotropes of carbon — Both are pure carbon in different crystal structures.‌​‍

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Isotopes

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Isomers

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Compounds

Question 2

Ujjwala Yojana provides:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free LPG connections to BPL families — PM Ujjwala Yojana (2016) provides free LPG gas connections to women from BPL households.‌​‍

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Free electricity

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Free laptops

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Free Wi-Fi

Question 3

Kerala's electrification year (100%):

Accepted Answer

2017 — First fully electrified state — 2017.

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2019

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2021

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2015

Question 4

A group of wolves:

Accepted Answer

Pack — A pack of wolves.

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Herd

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Flock

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School

Question 5

The Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (1907), formed to uplift Dalits in Kerala, was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907 for Pulaya welfare and education.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Pampadi John Joseph

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Chattambi Swamikal

Question 6

In the context of environmental biotechnology, what is the most significant advantage of employing genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) compared to naturally occurring microbial strains for the bioremediation of complex industrial waste containing recalcitrant organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

C. GEMs can be specifically designed to possess novel metabolic pathways or enhanced expression of existing enzymes, leading to more efficient and targeted degradation of specific recalcitrant pollutants. — The primary advantage of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) in bioremediation is their ability to be specifically designed. This engineering allows them to acquire novel metabolic pathways or enhance existing enzymatic activities, enabling more efficient and targeted breakdown of recalcitrant organic pollutants that natural microbes struggle to degrade. While other options present potential outcomes or features, they are either overstatements, not universally true, or secondary to the fundamental engineered capability.

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A. GEMs can naturally adapt to a broader spectrum of extreme pH and temperature conditions, making them universally applicable without prior site assessment.

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B. GEMs are capable of completely mineralizing pollutants into inert inorganic compounds, thereby eliminating all secondary environmental impacts.

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D. GEMs require significantly less incubation time and nutrient supplementation in situ, making them a more cost-effective solution for large-scale environmental clean-up projects.

Question 7

Synonym of RELEGATE:

Accepted Answer

Demote — Demote.

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Promote

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Elevate

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Raise

Question 8

Which constituency in Kerala did Rahul Gandhi represent?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad (till 2024).

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

Question 9

Synonym of STAGNANT:

Accepted Answer

Still — Not flowing, inactive.

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Flowing

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Moving

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Dynamic

Question 10

Select the suitable phrasal verb: 'The proposal was ___ due to lack of funds.'‌​‍

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turned down — 'Turned down' = rejected.‌​‍

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turned up

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turned on

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turned away

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #56