Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #512

Question 1

An 'anachronism' refers to:‌​‍

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Something placed in the wrong time period — Anachronism: something chronologically out of place (e.g., a clock in a Roman-era film).‌​‍

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A regular event

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A recent event

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A long-lasting event

Question 2

The COP28 in Dubai (2023) concluded with the first-ever Global Stocktake, a critical assessment of the world's progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Which of the following accurately reflects a key finding or recommendation from this Global Stocktake?

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C. A call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner. — The COP28 in Dubai concluded with the first Global Stocktake, which assessed the world's progress against the Paris Agreement goals. A key outcome was a call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, as explicitly stated in the final decision text. Option A is an overstatement; a full phase-out by 2030 was not agreed upon. Option B is incorrect as the stocktake highlighted a significant gap in limiting warming to 1.5°C. Option D is also incorrect, as climate finance commitments remain a contentious issue with developed nations

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A. A definitive commitment to phase out all fossil fuel production by 2030.

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B. An acknowledgement of significant progress in limiting global warming to 1.5°C with current policies.

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D. A declaration that developed nations have fully met their climate finance commitments to developing countries.

Question 3

She ___ to school every day:‌​‍

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goes — Simple Present + she = goes.‌​‍

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go

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going

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gone

Question 4

Kumaran Master:

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Social reformer — Education reformer.

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Poet

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Actor

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Judge

Question 5

Reservation for women in Panchayats is at least:‌​‍

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33% — Constitution mandates at least 33% (one-third) reservation for women. ‌​‍Many states (like Kerala) provide 50%.

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25%

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40%

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50%

Question 6

Pollination by wind is called:‌​‍

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Anemophily — Grasses, pines. ‌​‍Entomophily (insects), hydrophily (water), ornithophily (birds), chiropterophily (bats).

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Hydrophily

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Entomophily

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Ornithophily

Question 7

A prodrug is an inactive compound that is metabolized in the body into an active drug. Which of the following is a classic example of a prodrug?

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C. Levodopa — Levodopa is a prodrug that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is then converted to dopamine by dopa decarboxylase in the brain. Dopamine itself cannot cross the blood-brain barrier effectively. Aspirin, paracetamol, and digoxin are generally administered in their active forms.

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A. Aspirin

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B. Paracetamol

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D. Digoxin

Question 8

'She has been living here (A) since (B) five years (C) now (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

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B — 'Since' is for point in time (since 2020). ‌​‍'For' is for duration (for five years). Correct: 'for five years'.

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A

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C

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D

Question 9

An NGO working in rural Kerala aims to launch a week-long awareness campaign to emphasize the fundamental importance of reading and writing skills for social and economic development. To gain maximum international recognition and impact, which global observance day should they align their campaign with?

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B. September 8th, International Literacy Day. — International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th, as declared by UNESCO, to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies. Aligning the campaign with this day would provide a strong international platform for their message. While other options are related to education, they do not specifically focus on literacy.

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A. January 24th, International Day of Education.

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C. October 5th, World Teachers' Day.

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D. November 14th, Children's Day in India.

Question 10

The Indian Constitution, under Article 368, outlines different procedures for amendments. If the Parliament intends to introduce an amendment that directly impacts the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, which of the following additional procedural requirements, beyond a special majority in both Houses of Parliament, must be fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

C. Ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. — Article 368 mandates that amendments affecting federal provisions, such as the distribution of legislative powers (Seventh Schedule), require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. Option A is incorrect because it specifies two-thirds of states and a special majority by states, both of which are wrong. Option B is incorrect as joint sittings are not used for constitutional amendments. Option D is incorrect as the Indian Constitution does not provide for public referendums for amendments.

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A. Ratification by at least two-thirds of the state legislatures by a special majority.

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B. Approval by a simple majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

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D. A mandatory nationwide public referendum.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #512