Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #497

Question 1

Oxidation is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Loss of electrons — OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain (of electrons). ‌​‍Oxidising agent itself gets reduced.

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Gain of H

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Loss of O

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Gain of electrons

Question 2

The noble gas used in advertising sign tubes with reddish-orange glow is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neon — Neon gives a reddish-orange glow in discharge tubes — used in 'neon signs'.‌​‍

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Argon

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Krypton

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Helium

Question 3

Which of the following is a limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Limited access to reliable electricity and internet — Limited access to reliable electricity and internet is a significant limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala. While high initial costs, lack of teacher training, and over-reliance on traditional methods are also challenges, unreliable infrastructure is a more immediate and widespread issue in rural areas.

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A. High initial cost of infrastructure

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B. Over-reliance on traditional teaching methods

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C. Lack of teacher training in ICT

Question 4

Tansen was famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Music — Tansen was one of the greatest musicians in Indian history, one of Akbar's Navratnas.‌​‍

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Painting

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Poetry

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Architecture

Question 5

Emile Durkheim's pioneering sociological study on the social causes of suicide was published in:

Accepted Answer

1897 — Durkheim's 'Suicide' (1897) demonstrated that suicide rates reflect social forces, not just personal choice.

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1867

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1907

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1917

Question 6

M. Krishnan Nair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's popular literary columnist — Sahitya Varaphalam columnist.‌​‍

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Actor

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Politician

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Scientist

Question 7

AIIMS Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kottayam (approved) — Approved for Kottayam (under development).‌​‍

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Kochi

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Planned

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TVM

Question 8

When selecting a primary packaging material for a highly hygroscopic drug, which type of container would be most suitable to ensure product stability by minimizing moisture ingress?

Accepted Answer

C. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) container — Highly hygroscopic drugs require packaging with excellent moisture barrier properties. HDPE containers offer superior protection against moisture vapor transmission compared to PVC blister packs or even glass, which while impermeable, requires a good seal. Amber glass primarily protects against light, not moisture ingress as its primary feature.

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A. Type III soda-lime glass bottle

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B. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blister pack

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D. Amber glass bottle

Question 9

Roger Bacon, who stressed rationalism and knowledge, lived in which country in the 13th century?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

England — Roger Bacon was an English Franciscan friar and scientific philosopher.‌​‍

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Italy

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Germany

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France

Question 10

Sonnet has how many lines:

Accepted Answer

14 — Petrarchan/Italian: octave (8) + sestet (6). Shakespearean/English: 3 quatrains + couplet (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).

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10

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20

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16

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #497