Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #401

Question 1

The simple future tense is used for:

Accepted Answer

Action to happen later — Future simple: will + base verb; e.g., 'I will travel tomorrow.'

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Habitual action

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Action completed in past

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Action already happening

Question 2

Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nihon Hidankyo — Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors (Hibakusha), won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.‌​‍

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IPCC

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UNHCR

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World Food Programme

Question 3

Aditya-L1 reached its final orbit around L1 Lagrange point in:

Accepted Answer

January 2024 — Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into its halo orbit around the L1 point on 6 January 2024.

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September 2023

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March 2024

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June 2024

Question 4

Sphygmomanometer measures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure — Blood pressure.‌​‍

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Temperature

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Blood sugar

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Heart rate

Question 5

Kerala's marine fisheries sector is vital for the state's economy and food security but faces significant challenges regarding resource depletion and ecological balance. Considering both the livelihoods of fisherfolk and the long-term health of marine ecosystems, which of the following strategies is most crucial for ensuring the sustainability of marine fisheries in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing strict seasonal fishing bans during breeding periods and regulating fishing gear, such as net mesh sizes. — Implementing strict seasonal fishing bans during breeding periods allows fish populations to reproduce and replenish, directly addressing resource depletion. Regulating fishing gear, particularly net mesh sizes, prevents the capture of juvenile fish, ensuring they mature and contribute to future stocks. Option A promotes overexploitation, while Option C, though potentially reducing pressure on wild stocks, introduces ecological risks from exotic species. Option D would exacerbate overfishing by increasing fishing capacity without necessary controls.

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A. Promoting unregulated year-round deep-sea trawling to maximize catch volume and export potential.

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C. Encouraging the widespread adoption of large-scale aquaculture of exotic species in marine waters to reduce pressure on wild stocks.

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D. Providing substantial government subsidies for increasing the number and engine power of fishing vessels without catch limits.

Question 6

Ernakulam as district since:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — 1958.‌​‍

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1970

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1956

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1947

Question 7

Implantation refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Attachment of embryo (blastocyst) to the uterine wall — Implantation occurs ~6–10 days after fertilisation.‌​‍

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Menstruation

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Ovulation

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Fertilisation of egg

Question 8

Synonym of ARDUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Difficult — Arduous = requiring great effort, difficult.

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Easy

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Simple

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Relaxing

Question 9

The Kerala government is actively promoting the diversification of agricultural practices beyond traditional cash crops like rubber and coconut. Which of the following is the MOST crucial long-term economic benefit expected from this diversification strategy for small and marginal farmers in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Enhanced resilience against market price fluctuations and climate risks. — Agricultural diversification helps small and marginal farmers mitigate risks by reducing their dependence on a single crop, making them less vulnerable to price volatility and adverse climate events. This enhanced resilience provides long-term economic stability, which is crucial for their livelihoods. While other options represent potential benefits, risk mitigation is the most fundamental economic advantage of diversification for this vulnerable group.

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A. Increased export opportunities for niche agricultural products.

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C. Reduction in the overall cost of cultivation through integrated farming.

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D. Greater availability of agricultural credit and insurance schemes.

Question 10

Mathew Kuzhalnadan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Politician — Kerala MLA.‌​‍

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Engineer

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Author

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Actor

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #401