Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #446

Question 1

'A bolt from the blue' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Something unexpected — Something completely unexpected.‌​‍

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Lightning

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Blue sky

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Thunder

Question 2

A tall, slender, fair-haired individual with an affectionate and sympathetic nature suffers from burning pains, especially in the spine and chest, which are ameliorated by cold applications. They have a strong desire for cold drinks and salty food, and a tendency to haemorrhage. Which remedy is most likely indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Phosphorus — Phosphorus is characterized by a tall, slender build, an affectionate and sympathetic disposition, burning pains relieved by cold, a strong desire for cold drinks and salty food, and a haemorrhagic tendency. Sulphur is unkempt, philosophical, and worse from warmth. Calcarea carbonica is chilly, fair, fat, flabby, and craves indigestible things. Silica is delicate, chilly, and has offensive foot sweat.

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A. Sulphur

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C. Calcarea carbonica

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D. Silica

Question 3

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A. Hypothalamus — The hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat by detecting changes in body temperature and initiating responses to maintain homeostasis. The pituitary gland regulates hormones, the thyroid controls metabolism, and the adrenal gland manages stress responses, none of which directly regulate temperature.

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B. Pituitary gland

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C. Thyroid gland

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D. Adrenal gland

Question 4

The passive voice of 'He writes a letter' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A letter is written by him — Simple Present active → Simple Present passive: is + V3. ‌​‍'He writes' → 'A letter is written by him.'

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A letter was written by him

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A letter has been written by him

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A letter will be written by him

Question 5

Reported speech: He said, 'I am reading a book.'

Accepted Answer

He said that he was reading a book. — Present → past tense shift in reported speech.

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He said he is reading a book.

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He said he read a book.

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He says he was reading a book.

Question 6

Which of the following vitamins acts as a precursor for coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, which are crucial for numerous metabolic redox reactions?

Accepted Answer

C. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) — Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is the precursor for the coenzymes Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADP+). These coenzymes are essential electron carriers in many metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and fatty acid synthesis. The other vitamins listed have different coenzyme forms and roles in metabolism.

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A. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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B. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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D. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Question 7

The integration of princely states into the Indian Union was a complex process in post-independence India. In the context of the Travancore-Cochin merger, which of the following best describes the primary political impetus for their unification?

Accepted Answer

C. The culmination of popular agitation for responsible government within both states, coupled with the Indian Union's firm policy on princely state integration. — The primary impetus for the Travancore-Cochin merger was the strong demand for responsible government from popular movements like the State Congress in both states, coupled with the Indian Union's resolute policy of integrating princely states into the national framework. Options A, B, and D represent less significant or inaccurate motivations; the British administration did not directly order such mergers post-independence, and economic competition or military alliances were not the driving forces for this specific unification.

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A. To create a stronger economic bloc to compete with neighboring Madras Presidency.

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B. The direct order from the departing British colonial administration to form larger administrative units.

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D. The strategic military alliance formed between Travancore and Cochin to counter potential external threats.

Question 8

Postcolonial theorists include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Said, Fanon, Spivak, Bhabha — Key postcolonial thinkers: Edward Said, Frantz Fanon, Gayatri Spivak, Homi Bhabha — critique of colonialism + constructing new identities.‌​‍

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Smith and Ricardo

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Durkheim and Weber

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Locke and Hobbes

Question 9

PM Kisan gives:‌​‍

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₹6,000/yr — ₹6,000/year in 3 instalments.‌​‍

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₹2,000/yr

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₹4,000/yr

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₹10,000/yr

Question 10

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Sri Chithira Thirunal was declared on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1932 — Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation issued 12 November 1936. ‌​‍Most listed as 1 November 1936 in PSC keys (option A). Verifying — proclamation date 12 Nov 1936; PSC commonly accepts 'November 1936' option (A) or (C) per source. ‌​‍Standard: 1 November 1936 (A).

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1 January 1936

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1 November 1936

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1 October 1936

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #446