Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #91

Question 1

Margamkali by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Syrian Christians (St. Thomas tradition) — Kerala Syrian Christian folk dance.‌​‍

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Muslims

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Tribals

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Hindus

Question 2

The consistent observance of various national education days throughout the academic calendar primarily aims to achieve which of the following for the educational ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

C. To raise public awareness about the significance of education, honor key figures, and inspire future generations. — National education days are observed to highlight the crucial role of education in national development, commemorate the contributions of educational pioneers, and inspire students and educators alike. Their primary purpose is to raise public awareness and reinforce the values associated with education, aligning with option C. While some observances might indirectly lead to policy discussions or collaborations, their fundamental aim is not to provide holidays or secure funding.

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A. To provide additional holidays for students and staff, promoting work-life balance.

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B. To facilitate the annual review of educational policies and curriculum reforms by authorities.

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D. To primarily secure international funding and collaborations for educational development projects.

Question 3

I have lived here ___ 2010:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

since — Since = point in time.‌​‍

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for

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from

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by

Question 4

Kerala Fertility Rate:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Below replacement — TFR ~1.8 (below 2.1 replacement).‌​‍

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Unknown

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Above

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Equal

Question 5

The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a landmark legislation designed to transform agrarian relations. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key objective or provision of this Act, prior to its significant amendments in 1969?

Accepted Answer

C. It introduced a ceiling on land ownership, provided security of tenure for cultivating tenants, fixed fair rents, and allowed tenants to purchase ownership of their holdings under specific conditions. — The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a comprehensive legislation that aimed to bring about significant changes. Its key provisions included imposing a ceiling on land holdings, granting security of tenure to cultivating tenants, fixing fair rents, and enabling tenants to purchase ownership of their land under specified conditions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary objectives or mechanisms of the 1963 Act.

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A. It primarily focused on the nationalization of all temple lands and their redistribution to landless poor.

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B. It aimed to consolidate small and fragmented landholdings to promote large-scale commercial agriculture.

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D. It mandated the immediate and free transfer of all surplus land from landlords to landless agricultural laborers without any compensation to the former.

Question 6

C4 plants:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Higher photosynthetic efficiency — Sugarcane, maize, sorghum — efficient in hot dry conditions.‌​‍

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Only desert

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Lower

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Only tropical

Question 7

Antonym of BARREN:

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Fertile — Barren ↔ fertile.

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Empty

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Dry

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Hollow

Question 8

Which Kerala scheme is aimed at the welfare of transgender people?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sreshtam — 'Sreshtam' is Kerala's social-security scheme for transgender persons.‌​‍

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Snehayanam

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Saphalam

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Sahajeevanam

Question 9

The oldest irrigation project in Kerala is:‌​‍

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Pothundi — Pothundi (Palakkad) is Kerala's oldest irrigation project, completed in 1927.‌​‍

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Peechi

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Neyyar

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Malampuzha

Question 10

Which word is a noun?

Accepted Answer

Happiness — Abstract noun from adjective 'happy'.

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Quickly

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Happy

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Running

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #91