Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #72

Question 1

The normal blood pressure reading is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

120/80 mmHg — Normal BP = 120/80 mmHg (systolic/diastolic).‌​‍

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80/120 mmHg

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140/90 mmHg

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100/60 mmHg

Question 2

CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) has been signed but not ratified by India because:

Accepted Answer

India objects to its discriminatory nature (doesn't cover P5's existing arsenals) — India sees CTBT and NPT as discriminatory — favours existing nuclear powers. Pokhran-II tests (1998) before India could join.

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Technical issues

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Political reasons

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Not applicable

Question 3

'Pomology' is the study of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fruits — Pomology = science of fruit cultivation.‌​‍

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Animals

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Veins

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Birds

Question 4

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) was fought between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

England and France — Series of conflicts over French throne. ‌​‍Joan of Arc led French resistance. Ended with French victory; English expelled from France (except Calais).

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Rome and Carthage

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UK and India

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Spain and Portugal

Question 5

Idukki Dam type:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Double curvature arch dam. One of highest in Asia.‌​‍

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Gravity dam

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Buttress dam

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Earthen dam

Question 6

One of the fundamental guiding principles of NCF 2005 is to ensure that learning shifts away from rote methods. Which of the following best describes the intended outcome of this principle in classroom practice?

Accepted Answer

B. Connecting classroom learning to life outside the school. — Option B directly reflects a core guiding principle of NCF 2005, aiming to make learning meaningful and relevant by linking it to real-world experiences. Options A, C, and D represent practices that NCF 2005 actively seeks to move away from, such as rote learning, textbook-centric education, and excessive competition, none of which foster holistic development or deeper understanding.

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A. Emphasizing memorization of facts for standardized tests.

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C. Focusing solely on textbook content for curriculum completion.

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D. Promoting competitive ranking among students based on scores.

Question 7

Gukesh Dommaraju became FIDE World Chess Champion 2024 by defeating:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ding Liren — Gukesh beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore (Dec 2024), becoming the youngest World Champion at 18.‌​‍

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Garry Kasparov

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Hikaru Nakamura

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Magnus Carlsen

Question 8

Antonym of 'adversity':

Accepted Answer

prosperity — Adversity (hardship) ↔ Prosperity (good fortune).

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extremity

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affliction

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distress

Question 9

The horizontal transfer of heat through wind is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Advection — Advection = horizontal heat transfer via wind.‌​‍

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Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

Question 10

When is World Refugee Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). ‌​‍Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #72