Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #424

Question 1

Furosemide, a commonly used loop diuretic, primarily exerts its diuretic effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

C. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, and chloride.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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D. Collecting duct

Question 2

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.

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stopped

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stopping

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stop

Question 3

HIV infects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Helper T (CD4+) lymphocytes — Retrovirus (RNA). ‌​‍Causes AIDS. Reverse transcriptase makes DNA from RNA. ‌​‍ART: combination of drugs.

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Nerve

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Muscle

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RBC

Question 4

What does KYC stand for?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Know Your Customer — KYC (Know Your Customer) is mandatory verification before opening bank accounts or financial services.‌​‍

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Keep Your Cash

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Kerala Youth Commission

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Key Yearly Certificate

Question 5

Cognitive therapy developed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aaron T. Beck — Identifies cognitive distortions (all-or-nothing, catastrophising). ‌​‍Effective for depression, anxiety. CBT combines with behavioral.

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Skinner

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Pavlov

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Freud

Question 6

The Haber-Bosch process is used to manufacture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ammonia — N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃ at 450 °C, 200 atm, Fe catalyst.‌​‍

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Sulphuric acid

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Hydrochloric acid

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Nitric acid

Question 7

The Keezhariyur Bomb Case (1942) during the Quit India Movement in Kerala was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. K.B. Menon — Dr K.B. ‌​‍Menon led the group that detonated bombs at Keezhariyur on 17 November 1942.

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K. Kelappan

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Mannath Padmanabhan

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A.K. Gopalan

Question 8

Milton's epic:

Accepted Answer

Paradise Lost — Blank verse epic (1667). 12 books. Falls of Satan and Adam-Eve. 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.'

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Iliad

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Odyssey

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Canterbury Tales

Question 9

Gonads:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sex organs — Testes and ovaries.‌​‍

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Muscle

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Hormone only

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None

Question 10

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu — SAARC is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. ‌​‍It was founded in 1985 and has 8 member countries.

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New Delhi

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Colombo

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Dhaka

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #424