Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #61

Question 1

X is Y's father. Z is Y's only brother. Y is X's:

Accepted Answer

Either son or daughter — Could be either; not given.

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Son

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Daughter

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Grandson

Question 2

INS Vikrant built at:‌​‍

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Cochin Shipyard — Built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.‌​‍

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Mumbai

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Vizag

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Chennai

Question 3

Vakkom Moulavi was a reformer associated with which community?‌​‍

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Muslim — Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi was a Muslim social reformer, educationist, and freedom fighter from Travancore.‌​‍

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Hindu Ezhava

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Buddhist

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Christian

Question 4

Moho discontinuity separates:

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Crust and mantle — ~35 km below continents, ~5 km below oceans. Gutenberg: mantle-core. Lehmann: outer-inner core.

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Mantle and core

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Outer and inner core

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Atmosphere and crust

Question 5

The primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Generate a proton gradient for ATP synthesis. — The electron transport chain utilizes the energy from electrons carried by NADH and FADH2 to pump protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating an electrochemical proton gradient. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to drive the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. The other options describe gluconeogenesis, beta-oxidation, and carbonic anhydrase activity, respectively.

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A. Synthesize glucose from pyruvate.

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C. Break down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA.

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D. Convert CO2 into bicarbonate.

Question 6

A person who cannot speak is:

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

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Blind

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Deaf

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Lame

Question 7

Kerala's demographic profile is distinct, marked by a low Total Fertility Rate (TFR), high life expectancy, and significant rates of both internal and international migration, alongside a high degree of urbanization. Considering these interconnected factors, which of the following represents the most critical long-term demographic challenge for the state?

Accepted Answer

C. An accelerating demographic aging, placing immense pressure on healthcare systems, pension funds, and social support structures, exacerbated by the out-migration of working-age cohorts. — Kerala is in an advanced stage of demographic transition, characterized by a TFR below replacement level and high life expectancy, leading to an aging population. This demographic shift places significant strain on social security, healthcare, and pension systems. The out-migration of working-age individuals further exacerbates this challenge by reducing the working population that supports the elderly. Options A and B are incorrect as Kerala experiences low population growth and an aging population, not a youthful bulge. Option D is incorrect as Kerala boasts high literacy rates, including am

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A. Sustained rapid population growth, leading to severe resource depletion and housing crises in urban centers.

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B. A disproportionate increase in the young dependent population, overwhelming the educational system and creating widespread youth unemployment.

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D. A sharp decline in the overall literacy rate, particularly among women, due to the socio-economic impacts of urbanization and family restructuring.

Question 8

The Ezhava Memorial submitted on 3 September 1896 was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Palpu — Dr P. ‌​‍Palpu led the Ezhava Memorial demanding representation of the Ezhava community in Travancore service.

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Kumaran Asan

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G.P. Pillai

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 9

K.S.E.B. (Kerala State Electricity Board) was formed in the year:‌​‍

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1957 — KSEB constituted on 7 March 1957.‌​‍

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1956

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1959

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1958

Question 10

A 6-month-old infant receives antibodies from their mother through breastfeeding. This type of immunity is known as:

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C. Naturally acquired passive immunity. — Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from one individual to another without stimulating the recipient's immune system, such as antibodies passed from mother to infant through breast milk or across the placenta. Naturally acquired active immunity (A) develops after exposure to infection, while artificially acquired active (B) and passive (D) immunity involve vaccination or injection of pre-formed antibodies, respectively.

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A. Naturally acquired active immunity.

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B. Artificially acquired active immunity.

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D. Artificially acquired passive immunity.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #61