Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #359

Question 1

The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for:

Accepted Answer

et cetera (Latin: and the rest) — et cetera = 'and the others' in Latin.

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English translation (classical)

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electronic cart

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et. cetera correct

Question 2

Which AI Action Summit did India participate in?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris Feb 2025 summit — Co-hosted AI Action Summit Paris 2025.‌​‍

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Alone

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Missed

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Hosted

Question 3

CM Madhya Pradesh 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohan Yadav — Mohan Yadav (Dec 2023).‌​‍

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Kamal Nath

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Shivraj Chouhan

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Scindia

Question 4

Patriarchy is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social system where men hold primary power — Affects economics, politics, family, religion. ‌​‍Feminism challenges patriarchy. India: skewed sex ratio (PCPNDT Act 1994).

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Equality

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Matriarchy

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Matrilineal

Question 5

Sweat glands function:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thermoregulation — Cool body via evaporation.‌​‍

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Immunity

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Smell only

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Nutrition

Question 6

The Iron Curtain speech (5 March 1946) was delivered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill (Fulton, Missouri) — Churchill's speech at Westminster College described Soviet isolation of Eastern Europe behind an 'iron curtain.' Widely cited as Cold War's declarative moment.‌​‍

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Roosevelt

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Truman

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Stalin

Question 7

Replace with one word: 'I did not expect such childish talk from a grown-up man.'

Accepted Answer

prattle — Prattle = childish chatter.

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tamper

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ridicule

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stammer

Question 8

India's First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) primarily focused on agriculture and irrigation projects to address food scarcity and rehabilitate the economy post-partition. In contrast, the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) laid a strong emphasis on industrialization. What was the primary rationale behind this strategic shift in economic priorities?

Accepted Answer

C. To build a robust industrial base, particularly heavy industries, as a foundation for long-term economic self-reliance and growth. — The Second Five-Year Plan, based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized heavy industries to create a strong domestic industrial base. This was seen as crucial for achieving long-term economic self-reliance and sustainable growth, moving beyond the initial agricultural focus. While other factors like employment generation were considered, the fundamental strategic shift was towards building indigenous industrial capacity.

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A. To leverage India's abundant natural resources for rapid export-led growth.

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B. To reduce dependence on foreign aid and achieve self-sufficiency in defense production.

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D. To absorb the surplus agricultural labor force into urban manufacturing sectors, mitigating rural unemployment.

Question 9

Synonym of VEHEMENT:

Accepted Answer

Forceful — Showing strong feeling.

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Mild

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Weak

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Gentle

Question 10

Mitosis produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 identical diploid daughter cells — Growth, repair. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. Cytokinesis follows.‌​‍

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2 haploid

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Gametes

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4 haploid cells

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #359