Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #170

Question 1

Which chemical is used in fire extinguishers?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate — Sodium bicarbonate releases CO₂ to smother flames.‌​‍

Answer

Potassium bicarbonate

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Sodium chloride

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Sodium nitrate

Question 2

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

Accepted Answer

C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 3

Who analysed the role of print media in imagining nationhood?

Accepted Answer

Benedict Anderson — Benedict Anderson's 'Imagined Communities' (1983) — print capitalism and nationalism.

Answer

Perry Anderson

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Victor Kiernan

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Walter Bagehot

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-electrolytes in solution?

Accepted Answer

B. They do not dissociate into ions in solution — Non-electrolytes do not dissociate into ions when dissolved in solution, unlike electrolytes. This property means they do not conduct electricity. The other options describe electrolytes or incorrect properties.

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A. They dissociate into ions in solution

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C. They conduct electricity in solution

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D. They are always acidic

Question 5

The meaning of the idiom 'cat and dog life' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Constant arguments between couple — Living a cat-and-dog life = quarrelsome domestic life.‌​‍

Answer

Loving pets

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Happy family

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Wild nature

Question 6

In the modern periodic table, how do electronegativity and metallic character generally change as one moves from left to right across a period?

Accepted Answer

B. Electronegativity tends to increase, while metallic character tends to decrease. — Across a period from left to right, the nuclear charge increases and the atomic radius generally decreases, leading to a stronger attraction for valence electrons, hence electronegativity increases. Concurrently, the tendency to lose electrons decreases, and the tendency to gain electrons increases, causing the metallic character to decrease and non-metallic character to increase.

Answer

A. Both electronegativity and metallic character tend to increase.

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C. Electronegativity tends to decrease, while metallic character tends to increase.

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D. Both electronegativity and metallic character tend to decrease.

Question 7

Antonym of LAUGH:

Accepted Answer

Cry — Laugh ↔ cry.

Answer

Chuckle

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Giggle

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Smile

Question 8

Sakthan Thampuran ruled:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cochin — Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran) ruled Cochin (1790-1805). ‌​‍Introduced Thrissur Pooram.

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Travancore

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Malabar

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Calicut

Question 9

The modern periodic table has how many groups (vertical columns)?

Accepted Answer

18 — Long-form periodic table has 18 groups and 7 periods.

Answer

7

Answer

8

Answer

20

Question 10

'She has lived in Kochi ___ five years.'

Accepted Answer

for — 'For' + duration; 'since' + point in time.

Answer

since

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from

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until

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #170