Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #484

Question 1

The rapid urbanization and globalization in Kerala have led to significant changes in lifestyle patterns. From a community health perspective, which of the following is the MOST prominent social change contributing to the increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

B. Shift towards sedentary occupations and consumption of processed foods — The shift towards more sedentary occupations, reduced physical activity, and increased consumption of processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats are direct consequences of urbanization and globalization. These lifestyle changes are major risk factors for the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. While other options represent changes, they are not the primary drivers of NCD burden.

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A. Enhanced access to advanced medical diagnostic facilities

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C. Improvement in sanitation and hygiene practices

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D. Decline in infectious disease prevalence

Question 2

The Singur-Nandigram protests (2007-08) in West Bengal were against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Land acquisition for Tata Nano plant + SEZ — Mamata Banerjee-led protests against forcible land acquisition. ‌​‍Tata Nano plant moved to Sanand (Gujarat) in 2008. Helped TMC win 2011 WB elections.

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Industrial corridor

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Nuclear plant

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Mining

Question 3

Kerala Lottery first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1967 — State lottery started 1967.‌​‍

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1970

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1957

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1980

Question 4

Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — FCI (1965) procures, stores, and distributes food grains. ‌​‍Ensures food security.

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1955

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1960

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1970

Question 5

Kudumbashree (Kerala) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women's self-help poverty alleviation programme — 1998 by Kerala govt + NABARD. ‌​‍SHGs, neighbourhood groups, CDS. Empowered rural women. ‌​‍Micro-enterprises.

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Industry

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Political party

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Bank

Question 6

Which of the following was the first university established in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. University of Kerala — The University of Kerala, established in 1937, was the first university in the state. It was initially known as the University of Travancore. The University of Calicut (1968), Mahatma Gandhi University (1983), and Kerala Agricultural University (1972) were established later.

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B. University of Calicut

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C. Mahatma Gandhi University

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D. Kerala Agricultural University

Question 7

Capital of Japan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tokyo — Tokyo. Currency = Yen.‌​‍

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Osaka

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Kyoto

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Hiroshima

Question 8

9/11 attacks led US to invade:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan first (Oct 2001), Iraq later (2003) — Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan, Oct 2001) to target al-Qaeda/Taliban. ‌​‍Iraq War (Mar 2003) based on disputed WMD claims.

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Syria

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Iran

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Iraq first

Question 9

Which of the following is a key recommendation of NEP 2020 for higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Multidisciplinary education and holistic development — NEP 2020 emphasizes multidisciplinary education and holistic development (B) to foster well-rounded individuals. Reduction in universities (A), elimination of professional courses (C), and centralized control (D) are not its recommendations.

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A. Reduction in the number of universities

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C. Elimination of professional courses

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D. Centralized control of all institutions

Question 10

One who cannot read or write is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of these — Illiterate, unlettered, uneducated all denote lack of reading/writing ability.‌​‍

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Unlettered

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Uneducated

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Illiterate

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #484