Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #321

Question 1

Kasaragod is known as the 'Land of Gods and Forts' and has how many forts?

Accepted Answer

7 — Kasaragod has seven major forts including Bekal, Chandragiri, and Hosdurg, earning it the title.

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5

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10

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12

Question 2

Smallpox vaccine by:

Accepted Answer

Jenner — Edward Jenner (1796).

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Pasteur

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Koch

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Lister

Question 3

India rural internet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Growing fast — Rural penetration growing.‌​‍

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Static

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Unknown

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Declined

Question 4

A particular state in India is grappling with a severe outbreak of a communicable disease, which also poses a significant threat of spreading to neighboring states. The state government, despite its efforts, finds its resources and legislative powers inadequate to contain the crisis effectively and seeks broader intervention. In this context, which of the following mechanisms could enable the Union Parliament to legislate on a subject typically falling under the State List to address this public health emergency?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a two-thirds majority, that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. A severe communicable disease outbreak threatening multiple states clearly falls under 'national interest', making this mechanism appropriate for proactive Union intervention. While Article 252 (option C) allows Parliament to legislate if two or more states request it, Article 249 provides a more direct route for the Union to act when a situation has national implications. Article 352 (National Emergency) is a more

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A. The President declares a National Emergency under Article 352, empowering Parliament to legislate on any subject.

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C. Two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on the matter.

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D. The Union government issues an executive directive under Article 256, compelling the state to implement central legislation.

Question 5

SI unit of force:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Newton — Newton (N) = kg⋅m/s².‌​‍

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Joule

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 6

A geographer is studying a region in the northern plains of India characterized by fine alluvial deposits, high fertility, a marshy and waterlogged environment, and a historical presence of dense forests. This region is typically found immediately south of the Bhabar belt. Which physiographic division does this description best fit?

Accepted Answer

B. The Terai belt — The description accurately defines the Terai belt. Located immediately south of the Bhabar belt, the Terai is known for its marshy, wet, and densely forested environment where streams that disappeared in the porous Bhabar region re-emerge. Bhangar plains are composed of older alluvium on higher ground and are generally drier. Khadar plains are newer floodplains, highly fertile but not typically as perennially marshy as the Terai. A Doab is simply the land between two confluent rivers, not a specific physiographic belt with these unique characteristics.

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A. The Bhangar plain

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C. The Khadar plain

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D. The Doab region

Question 7

Kerala University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1937 (as Travancore Univ) — Renamed Kerala University in 1957.‌​‍

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1960

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1957

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1947

Question 8

If P(A) = 0.4, P(A') =

Accepted Answer

0.6 — P(A) + P(A') = 1. Complementary events.

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0.4

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1

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0

Question 9

Vizhinjam International Seaport is being developed in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, is being built in Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

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Ernakulam

Question 10

The Cultural Revolution in China was launched by Mao in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1966 — Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-76) — Mao's purge to reassert communist ideology. ‌​‍Chaos, 1-2 million deaths, economic damage.

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1976

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1949

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1958

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #321