Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #368

Question 1

Synonym of LETHARGIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sluggish — Lacking energy.‌​‍

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Energetic

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Excited

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Active

Question 2

The proposed 'SilverLine' Semi High-Speed Rail project in Kerala aims to connect major cities from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram. While promising reduced travel time and economic growth, such large-scale infrastructure projects often present environmental and social challenges. Which of the following is the most significant socio-economic challenge that needs careful mitigation during the implementation of such a project in a densely populated state like Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Large-scale land acquisition leading to displacement and rehabilitation complexities, coupled with potential environmental impact on sensitive ecosystems. — Option C highlights the most critical socio-economic and environmental challenges for large linear projects in a densely populated state like Kerala. Land acquisition for such projects invariably leads to the displacement of numerous families, complex rehabilitation issues, and potential ecological damage to sensitive areas. While other options represent challenges, they are typically more manageable or less impactful on the population and environment compared to the widespread disruptions caused by extensive land acquisition and construction in a dense state.

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A. Availability of skilled labor for construction and maintenance.

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B. Ensuring adequate power supply for the high-speed rail network.

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D. Financial viability and securing international funding for project completion.

Question 3

Which is necessary for the dermal synthesis of Vitamin D?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet rays — UV-B rays in sunlight convert 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin to vitamin D3.‌​‍

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Infrared rays

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

Question 4

Kerala's first Deputy CM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Sankar — R. Sankar — first Deputy CM (1960-62).‌​‍

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E.M.S.

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C.H. Mohammed Koya

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K.R. Gowri

Question 5

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes a significant shift in assessment practices to move away from rote learning and towards competency-based evaluation. Which of the following best describes the intended role of the proposed National Assessment Centre, PARAKH, in achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation across all school boards. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre. Its primary role, as per NEP 2020, is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, thereby promoting a holistic, competency-based assessment system and reducing the emphasis on rote learning. It is not responsible for conducting board exams, developing textbooks, or providing financial aid.

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A. To conduct all national-level board examinations for Classes 10 and 12.

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B. To develop standardized textbooks and curriculum frameworks for all states.

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D. To provide direct financial aid to students from underprivileged backgrounds for higher education.

Question 6

Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was for:

Accepted Answer

Road access near temple — For the right of lower castes to use roads near Vaikom temple.

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Temple entry

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Land rights

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Education rights

Question 7

Across a period, atomic radius generally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Decreases (increasing nuclear charge, same shell) — Down a group: increases (more shells). Ionisation energy trends are opposite.‌​‍

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Increases

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Stays constant

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Fluctuates randomly

Question 8

India's first Mars mission (Mangalyaan) entered Mars orbit in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Launched Nov 2013, entered Mars orbit 24 September 2014. ‌​‍India = first to succeed on first attempt.

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2013

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2015

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2016

Question 9

Which SQL command is used to retrieve data?

Accepted Answer

SELECT — SELECT statement queries and returns rows from tables.

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FETCH

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READ

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GET

Question 10

Cloning of Dolly the sheep (1996) was achieved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Somatic cell nuclear transfer — Dolly was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell (Ian Wilmut, Roslin Institute).‌​‍

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Artificial insemination

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Tissue culture

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Gene therapy

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #368