Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #426

Question 1

Pareto efficient allocation is:‌​‍

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No one can be made better off without making someone worse off — Vilfredo Pareto: efficiency criterion. ‌​‍Distinct from equity — Pareto efficient allocations can be highly unequal.

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Random

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Equal outcomes

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Maximum inequality

Question 2

One who hates men:

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Misandrist — Misandrist.

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Misanthrope

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Misogamist

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Misogynist

Question 3

Chronic exposure to which heavy metal can lead to 'Minamata disease,' characterized by severe neurological damage?

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D. Mercury — Minamata disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning, particularly methylmercury, often ingested through contaminated seafood. Lead poisoning (plumbism) causes CNS, GI, and hematological issues. Arsenic affects multiple organ systems, and cadmium toxicity can lead to 'Itai-Itai disease' affecting bones and kidneys.

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A. Lead

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B. Arsenic

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C. Cadmium

Question 4

The plural of 'radius' is:

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Radii — Latin-origin plural: radius → radii (similarly focus → foci, locus → loci).

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Radiuses

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Radia

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Radioi

Question 5

River of Sabarimala:‌​‍

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Pamba — Pamba.‌​‍

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Periyar

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Chaliyar

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Muvattupuzha

Question 6

Hall-Héroult process extracts:‌​‍

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Aluminium (electrolysis of Al₂O₃ in molten cryolite) — Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) lowers m.p. ‌​‍from 2000°C to ~950°C. Carbon anode, steel cathode.

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Zinc

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Iron

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Copper

Question 7

Structural-functionalism's key theorists are:‌​‍

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Parsons, Merton, Malinowski, Radcliffe-Brown — Functionalism: society is a system of interconnected parts performing functions for whole. ‌​‍Parsons, Merton (manifest/latent functions), and anthropologists Malinowski, Radcliffe-Brown.

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Durkheim alone

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Marx, Engels

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Weber alone

Question 8

Which enzyme is most commonly elevated in liver damage and is widely used as a marker for hepatocellular injury?

Accepted Answer

B. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) — AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) is released into the bloodstream following hepatocellular damage, making it a key marker for liver injury. While ALP and GGT are also liver enzymes, they are more specific for biliary obstruction. CK is primarily a marker for muscle injury.

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A. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

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C. Creatine Kinase (CK)

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D. Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

Question 9

Are bacteria prokaryotes or eukaryotes:‌​‍

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Prokaryotes — Prokaryotes — no membrane-bound nucleus.‌​‍

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Both

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Eukaryotes

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Neither

Question 10

According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which type of intelligence is most likely demonstrated by a professional athlete who excels in body coordination and movement?

Accepted Answer

B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence — Gardner's Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence refers to the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. The athlete's abilities align with this type. Options A, C, and D describe other forms of intelligence unrelated to physical coordination.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence

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C. Interpersonal Intelligence

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D. Intrapersonal Intelligence

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #426