Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #76

Question 1

Kerala's first Lok Sabha election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1952 — 1952 — before Kerala formation; earlier Travancore-Cochin.‌​‍

Answer

1967

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1957

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1962

Question 2

Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, primarily exerts its effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of which ions in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

B. Sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. — Furosemide acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion, characteristic of loop diuretics and their potent diuretic effect.

Answer

A. Sodium and chloride in the proximal tubule.

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C. Potassium and hydrogen in the collecting duct.

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D. Bicarbonate in the distal convoluted tubule.

Question 3

Date of Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sree Chithira Thirunal:

Accepted Answer

November 12, 1936 — The Proclamation was signed on 12 November 1936 (27 Thulam 1112 ME).

Answer

October 12, 1936

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August 12, 1936

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December 12, 1936

Question 4

Ram Mandir Ayodhya consecration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Jan 2024 — Pran Pratishtha on 22 January 2024.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 2024

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2022

Answer

2023

Question 5

PT Usha is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payyoli, Kozhikode — Payyoli, Kozhikode — 'Payyoli Express'.‌​‍

Answer

Palakkad

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kannur

Question 6

Choose the correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

accommodation — 'Accommodation' has double 'c' and double 'm'.

Answer

accomodation

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accommadation

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accommodation

Question 7

Boston Tea Party (1773) was:

Accepted Answer

American colonists dumped British East India Company tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes — Sons of Liberty (Samuel Adams) dumped 342 tea chests on 16 December 1773. Protest against Tea Act — 'no taxation without representation.' Escalated to Revolution.

Answer

A celebration

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Japanese tea ceremony

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British holiday

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary function of Vitamin K in the body?

Accepted Answer

C. Facilitates blood clotting by aiding in the synthesis of clotting factors — Vitamin K is primarily involved in the synthesis of clotting factors, which are essential for blood clotting. While it indirectly supports calcium metabolism, its primary role is in coagulation, not as an antioxidant or in iron absorption.

Answer

A. Enhances calcium absorption in the gut

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B. Acts as an antioxidant to protect cell membranes

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D. Supports red blood cell production by assisting in iron absorption

Question 9

In which year did Kumaran Asan pass away?

Accepted Answer

1924 — Kumaran Asan drowned in the Pallana boat tragedy on 16 January 1924.

Answer

1922

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1926

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1928

Question 10

IIT Palakkad:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — 2015.‌​‍

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2020

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2008

Answer

2019

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #76