Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #123

Question 1

Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.‌​‍

Answer

1

Answer

20

Answer

5

Question 2

The 'State Education Day' in Kerala is celebrated on which date to honor the contributions of a former Chief Minister known for his educational reforms?

Accepted Answer

C. September 2nd — Kerala celebrates 'State Education Day' on September 2nd to honor the contributions of former Chief Minister R. Sankar, who initiated significant educational reforms in the state. January 26th (A) is Republic Day, June 1st (B) is observed as 'Children's Day' in some contexts, and October 2nd (D) is Gandhi Jayanti, unrelated to education.

Answer

A. January 26th

Answer

B. June 1st

Answer

D. October 2nd

Question 3

The product of two consecutive even numbers starting from 8 is:

Accepted Answer

80 — 8 × 10 = 80.

Answer

64

Answer

82

Answer

96

Question 4

UN headquarters is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New York — UN headquarters is in New York City, USA.‌​‍

Answer

Geneva

Answer

London

Answer

Paris

Question 5

Stefan-Boltzmann law applies to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ideal blackbody — P/A = σT⁴. ‌​‍Real objects have emissivity ε < 1 → P = εσT⁴. Kirchhoff's law: absorptivity = emissivity.

Answer

Only gases

Answer

Only stars

Answer

Any object

Question 6

The 1970s 'Pentagonal International System' included:

Accepted Answer

USA, USSR, China, Japan, Western Europe — Kissinger's pentagonal balance-of-power: USA, USSR, China, Japan, Western Europe.

Answer

USA, USSR, UK, Japan, China

Answer

USA, USSR, UK, Germany, East Asia

Answer

USA, USSR, Germany, China, Japan

Question 7

One word: Accepted as self-evident:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Axiom — Axiom.‌​‍

Answer

Theorem

Answer

Paradigm

Answer

Hypothesis

Question 8

Nylon is a:

Accepted Answer

Synthetic polyamide polymer — Nylon (Wallace Carothers, 1935) is a synthetic polyamide — nylon-6, nylon-66.

Answer

Natural fibre

Answer

Natural polyester

Answer

Mineral

Question 9

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees certain freedoms to citizens, including the freedom of speech and expression. However, these freedoms are not absolute and can be subjected to reasonable restrictions. Which of the following grounds is NOT explicitly mentioned in Article 19(2) as a basis for imposing reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression?

Accepted Answer

D. Promoting scientific temper — Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution explicitly lists the grounds on which reasonable restrictions can be imposed on the freedom of speech and expression: sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence. 'Promoting scientific temper' is a Fundamental Duty enshrined in Article 51A(h), which encourages citizens to develop a scientific outlook, but it is not a basis for restricting freedom of speech under Article 19(2).

Answer

A. Sovereignty and integrity of India

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B. Public order

Answer

C. Morality or decency

Question 10

Onam is celebrated in the month of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is in Chingam (August-September).‌​‍

Answer

Medam

Answer

Karkidakam

Answer

Thulam

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #123