Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #382

Question 1

Indian sociology's pioneer who studied Tribes (1934: The Aborigines) was:

Accepted Answer

G. S. Ghurye — Ghurye's 'The Aborigines — So Called — And Their Future' (1943) — argued tribals are 'backward Hindus'. Contrasted with Verrier Elwin's protectionist view.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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Verrier Elwin

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Irawati Karve

Question 2

In Kerala, 'Vayana Dinam' (Reading Day) is observed on June 19th. Which prominent figure's death anniversary is commemorated on this day, emphasizing the importance of reading and literacy?

Accepted Answer

B. P.N. Panicker — Vayana Dinam, or Reading Day, in Kerala is observed on June 19th, marking the death anniversary of P.N. Panicker. He is widely known as the 'Father of the Library Movement' in Kerala, and his efforts significantly contributed to promoting literacy and reading habits across the state. The other figures are prominent in Kerala but not directly associated with Reading Day in this context.

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A. E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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C. A.K. Gopalan

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D. Kumaran Asan

Question 3

A list of books:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Catalogue — Catalogue.‌​‍

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Thesaurus

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Dictionary

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Encyclopedia

Question 4

'By hook or by crook' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By any means necessary — By hook or by crook = by any means, whether fair or foul.‌​‍

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Using tools

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Legally only

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By fishing

Question 5

India hosts 2028 T20 WC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Scheduled.‌​‍

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No

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Unknown

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Co-host

Question 6

The first railway line in India ran between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bombay-Thane — First railway: Bombay (Bori Bunder) to Thane, 16 April 1853, 34 km.‌​‍

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Delhi-Agra

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Madras-Arcot

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Calcutta-Howrah

Question 7

First woman Chief Minister of Kerala:

Accepted Answer

No woman CM yet — Kerala has not had a woman Chief Minister as of 2026.

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K.R. Gowri Amma

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Aruna Roy

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Lakshmi Sahgal

Question 8

What is the theme of 2016 Zero Discrimination Day?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stand out — UNAIDS 2016 Zero Discrimination Day theme: 'Stand Out'.‌​‍

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Live up

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Speak Loud for Justice

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Stand up

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a disulfiram-like reaction when consumed with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A. Metronidazole — Metronidazole can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and flushing. Amoxicillin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen do not typically cause this reaction.

Answer

B. Amoxicillin

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C. Paracetamol

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D. Ibuprofen

Question 10

The correct tag for 'Let's go for a walk, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

shall we — Question tags for 'Let's' always use 'shall we?'‌​‍

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don't we

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will we

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won't we

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #382