Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #133

Question 1

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, marked a significant administrative and political restructuring in post-independence India. Which of the following accurately identifies the key leadership roles established immediately following this merger?

Accepted Answer

D. The Maharaja of Travancore became the Rajpramukh, and Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a leader from Travancore, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister. — Upon the merger of Travancore and Cochin, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore was appointed as the Rajpramukh (head of state). Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a prominent leader from Travancore, took office as the first Chief Minister. Options A, B, and C contain inaccuracies regarding the designated Rajpramukh, the origin of the first Chief Minister, or the presence of a Governor at that initial stage.

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A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the Rajpramukh, and the interim Chief Minister was from Travancore.

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B. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the role of Rajpramukh, while the first Chief Minister hailed from the former Cochin state.

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C. A Governor, appointed by the Indian Union, served as the head of state, with a Chief Minister from Travancore.

Question 2

Solar-powered airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Cochin International Airport (CIAL) — world's first fully solar-powered airport (2015).‌​‍

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TVM

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Kozhikode

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Kannur

Question 3

Iodized salt contains:

Accepted Answer

KIO3 or KI — Potassium iodate or iodide.

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NaF

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Mg

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Ca

Question 4

India hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — India hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in October 2022 at venues in Bhubaneswar, Goa, and Navi Mumbai.‌​‍

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2020

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2023

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2021

Question 5

India's nuclear triad became fully operational around:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016-2018 (INS Arihant operational) — Triad = land + air + sea launch. ‌​‍INS Arihant SSBN operational 2016; deterrence patrol 2018 completed triad.

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1998

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2010

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2024

Question 6

Veenapoovu of Kumaranasan was first published in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swaraj — Veenapoovu (1907) first published in Mithavadi journal — actually Mithavadi.‌​‍

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Vivekodayam

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Mithavadi

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Malayalee

Question 7

Hess's law states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ΔH of reaction depends only on initial and final states — Path-independence — consequence of H being state function. ‌​‍Used to compute ΔH by summing known steps.

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Entropy always increases

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Energy of activation

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Rate is proportional to concentration

Question 8

The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is annually conferred by which department?

Accepted Answer

B. Department of Women and Child Development — The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is conferred by the Department of Women and Child Development to honor women contributing significantly in various fields. The other departments do not administer this award.

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A. Department of Social Justice

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C. Department of Education

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D. Department of Health Services

Question 9

Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poet — Major poet — Kudiyozhikkal, etc.‌​‍

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Politician

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Actor

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Novelist

Question 10

In the context of decentralized planning and development in Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which of the following statements accurately describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

B. The DPC prepares a draft development plan for the entire district by consolidating the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities. — The District Planning Committee (DPC), constituted under Article 243ZD of the Constitution, plays a crucial role in decentralized planning. Its primary function is to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats (Gram, Block, and District) and the Municipalities in the district, and then prepare a draft development plan for the entire district. This consolidated plan is then forwarded to the State Government for consideration, ensuring integrated development planning. Approving budgets or resolving disputes are not its primary functions, and election supervision is the role of the State El

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A. The DPC is solely responsible for approving the annual budget of all Gram Panchayats within the district.

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C. The DPC primarily acts as an appellate body for resolving disputes between different Panchayati Raj Institutions in the district.

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D. The DPC's main function is to supervise the conduct of elections to the Block Panchayats and District Panchayats.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #133