Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #524

Question 1

'The Waste Land' (1922) by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T. S. Eliot — Modernist masterpiece. ‌​‍Fragmented, allusive. 'April is the cruellest month.' Nobel 1948.

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Yeats

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Pound

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Frost

Question 2

The volunteer captain of the Guruvayoor Temple Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan was the volunteer captain; K. Kelappan led the satyagraha (1931–32).

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K. Kelappan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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Ayyankali

Question 3

Kerala backwaters total length:

Accepted Answer

900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.

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500 km

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1,500 km

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2,000 km

Question 4

Antonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent — Ephemeral = short-lived. Antonym = permanent.‌​‍

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Brief

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Temporary

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Fleeting

Question 5

Lanthanoid contraction is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gradual decrease in size from La to Lu due to poor shielding of 4f — Consequence: 4d and 5d elements of same group (e.g., Zr and Hf) have nearly identical radii.‌​‍

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Growth

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Expansion

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No change

Question 6

Who was the founder of Atma Vidya Sangham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vagbhatananda — Vagbhatananda founded Atma Vidya Sangham in 1917.‌​‍

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Brahmananda Sivayogi

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Thycaud Ayya

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 7

Number of combinations of 4 items from 6:

Accepted Answer

15 — C(6,4) = 6!/(4!2!) = 15. Same as C(6,2) by symmetry.

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4

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24

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30

Question 8

Identify the figure of speech: 'Oh death, where is thy sting?'

Accepted Answer

Personification / Apostrophe — Addressing an abstract concept (death) as if it were a person = apostrophe/personification.

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Oxymoron

Question 9

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

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A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

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C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

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D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 10

Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch at the Battle of:

Accepted Answer

Colachel — The Battle of Colachel (1741) saw Travancore king Marthanda Varma defeat the Dutch, ending their colonial power in Kerala.

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Poovar

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Kayamkulam

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Ambalapuzha

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #524