Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1000

Question 1

Synonym of TIRADE:

Accepted Answer

Long angry speech — Long angry speech.

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Praise

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Song

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Prayer

Question 2

A teacher observes that one of her students, Rahul, is exceptionally skilled at understanding and responding to the moods, motivations, and desires of his classmates, often mediating conflicts and organizing group activities effectively. According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, Rahul is demonstrating a high level of:

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal intelligence. — Interpersonal intelligence, according to Gardner, involves the ability to understand and interact effectively with others, including discerning their moods, intentions, motivations, and feelings. Rahul's skills in mediating conflicts and understanding classmates' dynamics are clear indicators of strong interpersonal intelligence, not self-understanding (intrapersonal) or language skills (linguistic).

Answer

A. Intrapersonal intelligence.

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B. Linguistic intelligence.

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D. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Question 3

Consider the implications of a Proclamation of National Emergency (under Article 352) on the powers of the Indian Parliament. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

C. Parliament can confer powers and impose duties upon the Union or its officers regarding any matter, even those in the State List, to ensure effective implementation of the emergency. — During a National Emergency, Article 353(b) empowers Parliament to confer powers and impose duties on the Union or its authorities regarding any matter, including those in the State List, to effectively implement the emergency. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: Parliament can legislate on State List subjects without state consent (Art. 250), the Lok Sabha's term can be extended by one year at a time (Art. 83(2)), and a resolution for continuing the emergency requires a special majority (Art. 352(6)).

Answer

A. Parliament can make laws on subjects enumerated in the State List, but such laws require the prior consent of the concerned State Legislatures.

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B. The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by Parliament for a maximum of two years at a time, provided the emergency is still in operation.

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D. A resolution for the continuation of a Proclamation of Emergency requires approval by a simple majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament.

Question 4

Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature?

Accepted Answer

C. Thyroid gland — The thyroid gland produces hormones (T3 and T4) that are crucial for regulating the body's metabolic rate, influencing energy levels, body temperature, and growth. The adrenal glands produce stress hormones, the pancreas regulates blood sugar, and the pituitary gland is the 'master gland' controlling many other endocrine glands but not directly metabolism as its primary role.

Answer

A. Adrenal gland

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B. Pancreas

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D. Pituitary gland

Question 5

Synonym of LEVITY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lightness/frivolity — Humor, frivolity.‌​‍

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Seriousness

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Depth

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Weight

Question 6

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.

Answer

Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

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Malayala Manorama

Question 7

A stethoscope is used to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Listen to heart/lung sounds — Stethoscope is used by doctors to listen to internal body sounds (heart, lungs, abdomen).‌​‍

Answer

Measure BP

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Check temperature

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Test vision

Question 8

The plural of 'crisis' is:

Accepted Answer

Crises — Crisis → crises (Greek-derived plural, stress on 'cry-ceez').

Answer

Crisises

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Crises's

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Crisus

Question 9

AICTE established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1987 — AICTE Act 1987.‌​‍

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1990

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2000

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1945

Question 10

A speech made without preparation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Extempore — Extempore = a speech delivered without preparation.‌​‍

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Epilogue

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Prologue

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Monologue

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1000