Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1007

Question 1

When is World Environment Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 Jun — 5 June.‌​‍

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22 Mar

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22 Apr

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16 Sep

Question 2

New Pope 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) — First American Pope.‌​‍

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Pius

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Benedict

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John

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary physiological function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating gas exchange between air and blood through thin walls and capillary network — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood to be exhaled. Option B correctly describes this gas exchange function. Option A refers to the nasal cavity and upper respiratory tract, Option C describes the role of type II alveolar cells, and Option D refers to the bronchi and bronchioles.

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A. Filtering and moistening inhaled air before it reaches the lungs

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C. Producing surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse

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D. Conducting air from the bronchi to the bronchioles for distribution

Question 4

A journal named 'Deepika' was started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fr. Heras — Nasrani Deepika (1887, oldest Malayalam newspaper) was started by Catholic priests at Mannanam — founder credited variously, including Fr. ‌​‍Nidhirickal Mani Kathanar.

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Mother Teresa

Question 5

Kerala's traditional boat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kettuvallam — Kettuvallam — rice barge turned houseboat.‌​‍

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Dinghy

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Dhow

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Catamaran

Question 6

Which among the following factors is NOT a primary consideration for selecting an appropriate container for a sterile ophthalmic solution?

Accepted Answer

C. Glass transition temperature — Glass transition temperature is a property related to polymers and plastics, not typically a primary consideration for sterile ophthalmic containers. The other options (pH compatibility, light transmission, and leak-proof closure) are critical for maintaining sterility and drug stability.

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A. pH compatibility

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B. Light transmission properties

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D. Leak-proof and tamper-evident closure

Question 7

Household electricity supply in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

230 V, 50 Hz AC — India standard: 230 V (nominal 220 V), 50 Hz alternating current.‌​‍

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110 V, 60 Hz AC

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1000 V DC

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12 V DC

Question 8

Synonym of JUDICIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wise — Having good judgment.‌​‍

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Foolish

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Impulsive

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Rash

Question 9

Antonym of MAJOR:

Accepted Answer

Minor — Major ↔ minor.

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Important

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Main

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Key

Question 10

COVID-19 first reported in:

Accepted Answer

Wuhan, China 2019 — Wuhan, China, December 2019.

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Italy

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USA

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India

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1007