Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #101

Question 1

Erving Goffman's 'Presentation of Self in Everyday Life' (1959) uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dramaturgical approach — social life as theatrical performance — Goffman: we manage impressions like actors on stage — front stage (performance), back stage (private).‌​‍

Answer

Surveys

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Statistics

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Economic analysis

Question 2

Merryland Studios:

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — Subramanyam Studios.

Answer

Alappuzha

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Thrissur

Question 3

Kepler's second law (equal areas in equal times) implies conservation of:

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum — Equal area rate means dA/dt = L/(2m) = constant, so L conserved (central force).

Answer

Energy

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Linear momentum

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Mass

Question 4

Kerala fisheries rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Top 3 — Among top marine fisheries states.‌​‍

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Last

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Low

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Top 10 marine

Question 5

Which enzyme is most commonly measured in clinical practice to assess liver function in cases of suspected hepatocellular damage?

Accepted Answer

B. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) — AST (Aspartate aminotransferase) is a sensitive marker of hepatocellular injury, often elevated in conditions like hepatitis or cirrhosis. ALP and GGT are more indicative of cholestatic liver disease, while LDH is a less specific marker for liver damage.

Answer

A. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)

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C. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)

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D. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

Question 6

Smallest bone:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stapes — Stapes (ear).‌​‍

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Femur

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Radius

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Patella

Question 7

NIT Calicut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Old (1961) — Calicut REC → NIT Calicut.‌​‍

Answer

Always NIT

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2010

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New

Question 8

The Ostwald process manufactures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitric acid — Ostwald: NH₃ → NO → NO₂ → HNO₃ using Pt catalyst.‌​‍

Answer

Ammonia

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Sulphuric acid

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Hydrochloric acid

Question 9

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the aim of promoting economic and regional integration. However, its progress has often been hampered. Which of the following factors is widely regarded as the primary impediment to SAARC's effectiveness in achieving its stated goals?

Accepted Answer

C. The persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, particularly between its largest members. — SAARC's effectiveness is primarily hampered by persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, especially between India and Pakistan. These tensions often overshadow regional cooperation efforts and lead to stalemates in decision-making, as SAARC operates on the principle of unanimity. While factors like economic disparities or the lack of a common security framework are relevant, the political will and resolution of bilateral conflicts are consistently cited as the most significant hurdles to SAARC achieving its full potential.

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A. The limited economic diversity and industrial capacity among its member nations.

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B. The absence of a shared security framework to address regional threats collectively.

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D. Over-dependence on foreign aid and lack of self-reliance in funding regional projects.

Question 10

The simplest hydrocarbon is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane — CH₄ — one carbon, four hydrogens — simplest alkane.‌​‍

Answer

Ethene

Answer

Ethyne

Answer

Ethane

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #101