Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #326

Question 1

A book which tells the life of another person is called a:‌​‍

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Biography — Biography: about someone by another. Autobiography: written by the subject.‌​‍

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Autobiography

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Journal

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Diary

Question 2

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by UNDP and OPHI, provides a comprehensive measure of poverty across various dimensions beyond just income. Which of the following is NOT one of the three core dimensions directly considered in the calculation of the Global MPI?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Growth Rate — The Global MPI measures poverty based on deprivations in three core dimensions: Health (nutrition, child mortality), Education (years of schooling, school attendance), and Living Standards (cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets). Economic Growth Rate is a macro-economic indicator and is not a direct dimension used in the calculation of the individual or household-level MPI.

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A. Health

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B. Education

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C. Living Standards

Question 3

Unlike the majority of Kerala's rivers that flow westward, the Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar rivers exhibit an eastward flow. This distinct characteristic primarily results from:

Accepted Answer

A. Their origin on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, draining into the larger Cauvery river system. — The Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar are the only three east-flowing rivers in Kerala. They originate on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, unlike most other Kerala rivers which originate on the western slopes. Consequently, they drain into the larger Cauvery river system, which flows eastward towards the Bay of Bengal, making their drainage pattern distinct within the state, not due to geological faults or human intervention.

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B. Ancient geological fault lines redirecting their course against the general topographic slope of the state.

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C. Human intervention through canal systems constructed for irrigation purposes in arid regions.

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D. Their unique characteristic of being fed by subterranean springs that emerge on the eastern side of the Ghats.

Question 4

Synonym of SERENE:

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Calm — Peaceful.

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Agitated

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Busy

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Loud

Question 5

Superlative of 'bad':‌​‍

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worst — Bad - worse - worst.‌​‍

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badder

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worse

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baddest

Question 6

Which acid is found in the stomach?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid — The stomach contains HCl (Hydrochloric acid) for protein digestion.‌​‍

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Sulphuric acid

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Nitric acid

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Acetic acid

Question 7

The 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala primarily aims to:

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B. Empower women in agriculture by providing microfinance and self-help groups — Kudumbashree is a poverty alleviation and women empowerment program that integrates microfinance, entrepreneurship, and self-help groups, with a significant focus on agriculture. While it promotes organic farming, its primary goal is women's empowerment. The other options are not its core objectives.

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A. Promote organic farming through subsidies and training

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C. Develop high-yield crop varieties resistant to pests

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D. Establish cooperative farming societies for large-scale production

Question 8

Ferdinand Magellan led first circumnavigation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1519-1522 — Magellan's expedition (1519-1522) — first to circumnavigate globe. ‌​‍Magellan himself killed in Philippines 1521; Juan Sebastián Elcano completed voyage.

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1498-1502

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1498-1500

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1530-1532

Question 9

According to the Kerala Right to Education Rules, 2010, what is the maximum pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for primary classes in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. 1:30 — The Kerala RTE Rules specify a maximum PTR of 1:30 for primary classes (Grades 1-5). Higher ratios (35 or 40) exceed the norm, while 1:25 is below the maximum but not the prescribed upper limit.

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A. 1:25

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C. 1:35

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D. 1:40

Question 10

For two resistors R₁ and R₂ in parallel, equivalent resistance is:

Accepted Answer

R₁R₂ / (R₁+R₂) — 1/R = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂ → R = R₁R₂/(R₁+R₂).

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R₁ + R₂

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R₁ − R₂

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R₁ × R₂

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #326