Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #399

Question 1

The lost ring of Shakuntala (Abhijnana) is a symbol of:

Accepted Answer

Recognition / memory — 'Abhijnana' = token of recognition; the ring restores Dushyanta's cursed memory.

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Wealth

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Magic

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Curses

Question 2

Synonym of LANGUID:‌​‍

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Weak — Lacking vigor.‌​‍

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Active

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Lively

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Energetic

Question 3

A surgical instrument needs to be free of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, before being used in an invasive procedure. Which process is essential to achieve this level of cleanliness?

Accepted Answer

D. Sterilization. — Sterilization is the process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores, making it essential for instruments used in invasive procedures. Disinfection reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms but does not necessarily kill spores. Antisepsis applies to living tissue, and sanitization reduces contamination to safe levels.

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A. Disinfection.

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B. Antisepsis.

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C. Sanitization.

Question 4

Chattampi Swamikal, a social reformer from Kerala, played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle by advocating for social equality and challenging caste hierarchies. Which of the following was NOT a direct contribution of his to Kerala's freedom movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Leading the Vaikom Satyagraha alongside Mahatma Gandhi — Chattampi Swamikal was not directly involved in the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), which was led by leaders like T.K. Madhavan and K.P. Kesava Menon. His contributions focused on social reform, caste abolition, and inspiring marginalized communities, not direct participation in Gandhian mass movements.

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B. Promoting inter-caste dining and temple entry for Dalits

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C. Inspiring the Ezhava community to demand political rights

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D. Criticizing the British educational system for excluding marginalized groups

Question 5

Which of the following Kerala government awards is considered the highest literary honor in Malayalam literature, recognizing an individual's overall contribution to the language and literature?

Accepted Answer

C. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award instituted by the Kerala Government, recognizing an individual's overall and significant contribution to Malayalam literature. While the Vayalar Award and O. N. V. Literary Award are also prestigious literary honors, they are not the highest government award. The J. C. Daniel Award, on the other hand, is for lifetime achievement in Malayalam cinema.

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A. Vayalar Award

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B. O. N. V. Literary Award

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D. J. C. Daniel Award

Question 6

Malampuzha Dam is built across which river?

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Malampuzha Dam is built across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, in Palakkad.

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Periyar

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Chalakudy

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Kabani

Question 7

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:‌​‍

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South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.‌​‍

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South Canara

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Coorg

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Madras Presidency

Question 8

Miller-Urey experiment (1953) showed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abiotic synthesis of amino acids from inorganic gases — NH₃, CH₄, H₂, H₂O + spark → amino acids. ‌​‍Supports Oparin-Haldane hypothesis of chemical evolution.

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DNA structure

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Antibiotics

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Cloning

Question 9

Aryabhata stated Earth rotates:

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Once a day on its axis — Revolutionary theory 499 CE.

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Once a year

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Stationary

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Unknown

Question 10

Who was the founder of Ananda Maha Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swami Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha (1918).‌​‍

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Dayananda Saraswati

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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Sree Narayana Guru

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #399