Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #362

Question 1

Cochlea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hearing — Inner ear for hearing.‌​‍

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Balance

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Smell

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Sight

Question 2

In Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, a Grama Sabha meeting in a particular ward strongly recommends constructing a new public health center. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the subsequent procedural steps for this proposal to be considered and potentially implemented?

Accepted Answer

C. The Grama Panchayat incorporates the proposal into its draft annual plan, which is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level, and finally integrated into the District Plan by the District Planning Committee for resource allocation and approval. — The Grama Sabha is the foundation of the planning process, and its recommendations are crucial for the Grama Panchayat's draft plan. This plan is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level and further integrated by the District Planning Committee (DPC) into the comprehensive District Plan. The DPC is responsible for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, ensuring a bottom-up planning approach and coordinated resource allocation. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete procedu

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A. The Grama Panchayat must directly approve and allocate funds for the project from its own budget, as the Grama Sabha's decision is binding.

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B. The proposal is forwarded by the Grama Panchayat to the Block Panchayat, which then directly includes it in its annual plan for implementation across its jurisdiction.

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D. The Grama Panchayat sends the proposal directly to the State Planning Board for technical sanction and funding allocation, bypassing intermediate tiers.

Question 3

Walmart owns:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flipkart — Since 2018 acquisition.‌​‍

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Reliance

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Paytm

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Amazon

Question 4

Which statement about Han Kang (Nobel Prize in Literature 2024) is INCORRECT? ‌​‍(i) Began career in 1993 as poet (ii) Famous works: Vegetarian, Human Acts, We Do Not Part (iii) 'The Vegetarian' first published in 2017 (iv) Story of graphic designer who stops eating meat

Accepted Answer

(iii) only — 'The Vegetarian' was originally published in Korean in 2007 (English translation 2015), not 2017.‌​‍

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(iv) only

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(i) only

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(i) and (iv)

Question 5

The atomic number of sodium is:

Accepted Answer

11 — Na = 11 protons, 12 neutrons typically, 11 electrons (2,8,1).

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14

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17

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19

Question 6

The proposed development of National Waterway 3 (NW3) in Kerala, running from Kollam to Kottapuram, is expected to significantly impact the state's logistics and economy. Beyond reducing road congestion, which of the following represents the MOST significant *environmental* advantage of promoting inland water transport over road transport for cargo movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer of freight. — Inland water transport is widely recognized for its superior energy efficiency compared to road transport, leading to significantly lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced carbon dioxide emissions per unit of freight moved. This makes it a crucial strategy in mitigating climate change impacts. While reduced noise pollution and less land acquisition are also benefits, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions offers the most significant environmental advantage on a broader scale.

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B. Reduced noise pollution in urban areas.

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C. Preservation of biodiversity along riverine ecosystems.

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D. Minimized land acquisition requirements compared to new highways.

Question 7

RBI Governor 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Shaktikanta Das till Dec 2024; Sanjay Malhotra after.‌​‍

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Shaktikanta Das

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Sanjay Malhotra

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Urjit Patel

Question 8

Urine pH:

Accepted Answer

Acidic ~6 — Slightly acidic (4.5-8 range).

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Alkaline 9

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Neutral

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Strongly acidic

Question 9

Indirect form: 'Where is my umbrella?' John asked his mother.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John asked his mother where his umbrella was — Reported speech: pronoun shift (my→his) and tense backshift (is→was); no inversion.‌​‍

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John asked his mother where is his umbrella

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John asked his mother where was his umbrella

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John asked his mother where is my umbrella

Question 10

Which hormone stimulates milk ejection during breastfeeding?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin — Oxytocin (posterior pituitary) triggers milk let-down reflex and uterine contractions during childbirth.‌​‍

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Prolactin

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #362