Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #221

Question 1

Peaty soil in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Kuttanad, Sundarbans — Waterlogged areas.‌​‍

Answer

UK

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Rajasthan

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Punjab

Question 2

Aadhaar number in India is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12-digit unique identity number — Aadhaar is 12 digits issued by UIDAI.‌​‍

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10-digit phone

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PAN card

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Voter ID

Question 3

The element used as a moderator in nuclear reactors (heavy water) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deuterium (²H) — Heavy water D₂O uses deuterium; slows neutrons without absorbing them.‌​‍

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Ordinary hydrogen

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Helium

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Tritium (³H)

Question 4

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.‌​‍

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stopped

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stopping

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stop

Question 5

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of most filtered water, electrolytes, and nutrients back into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

D. Proximal convoluted tubule — The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is where the majority (approximately 65-70%) of filtered water, sodium, chloride, potassium, glucose, and amino acids are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream. The glomerulus is responsible for filtration, the Loop of Henle primarily concentrates urine, and the distal convoluted tubule fine-tunes reabsorption and secretion.

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A. Glomerulus

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B. Loop of Henle

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C. Distal convoluted tubule

Question 6

'Beat around the bush' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Avoid the point — Avoid saying something directly.‌​‍

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Celebrate

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Garden work

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Attack

Question 7

Speed of light:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3×10⁸ — 3×10⁸ m/s in vacuum.‌​‍

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3×10⁶

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3×10¹⁰

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3×10¹²

Question 8

Kerala fishing harbours:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vizhinjam, Kollam, Kochi, Beypore — Major harbours.‌​‍

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Only Beypore

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Only Kochi

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10+

Question 9

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

Accepted Answer

B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

Answer

A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 10

Art 19 available to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Citizens only — Art 19 freedoms = citizens only. Art 14, 21 = all persons.‌​‍

Answer

All persons

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Foreigners only

Answer

Government

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #221