Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #525

Question 1

What is the distance of the Lagrange point L1 of the Sun-Earth system?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.5 million km from the Earth — L1 is ~1.5 million km (0.01 AU) from Earth towards the Sun — Aditya-L1's destination.‌​‍

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1.5 million km from the Sun

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1.5 lakh km from the Sun

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1.5 lakh km from the Earth

Question 2

The term 'Privatization' within the context of India's 1991 economic reforms primarily involved:

Accepted Answer

D. Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up sectors previously reserved for the government. — Privatization was a core component of the 1991 reforms, aimed at reducing the government's role in the economy and enhancing efficiency through private sector participation. This was primarily achieved through disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up strategic sectors previously monopolized by the state. Options A, B, and C describe actions contrary to the principles of privatization or are unrelated to its core objective.

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A. Increasing the government's equity stake in public sector enterprises.

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B. Expanding the scope of the public distribution system for essential commodities.

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C. Reintroducing the industrial licensing system for all major manufacturing sectors.

Question 3

The smallest state (country) in the world is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vatican City — Vatican City (0.49 km²) is the world's smallest sovereign state.‌​‍

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Cuba

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Russia

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Sri Lanka

Question 4

World Heritage Day is observed on:‌​‍

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18 April — 18 April — International Day for Monuments and Sites. ‌​‍India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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16 April

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17 April

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22 April

Question 5

Under the 'Aarogyam' scheme of Kerala, which category of patients is primarily covered for free treatment of specified non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

D. Families enrolled under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) — The 'Aarogyam' scheme primarily covers families enrolled under RSBY for free treatment of specified NCDs, including diabetes and hypertension. It is not limited to BPL families alone (A), does not cover all above 40 years (B), nor is it restricted to government employees (C). RSBY beneficiaries are the target group for this scheme.

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A. BPL families only

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B. All Keralites above 40 years of age

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C. Government employees and pensioners

Question 6

Which of the following measures is most effective in addressing the issue of structural unemployment in Kerala, particularly among educated youth?

Accepted Answer

B. Expanding vocational training programs aligned with industry demand and local economic sectors — Vocational training programs aligned with industry demand (Option B) directly address structural unemployment by equipping educated youth with skills that match market needs, unlike financial assistance (Option C) which provides temporary relief without skill enhancement. Caste-based quotas (Option A) may address representation but do not resolve skill mismatches, while encouraging migration (Option D) does not resolve unemployment within Kerala.

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A. Increasing the number of government job reservations through caste-based quotas

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C. Providing monthly financial assistance to unemployed graduates without skill development

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D. Encouraging migration of skilled workers to other states or countries without interventions

Question 7

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:

Accepted Answer

Pretender — One who pretends.

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Sincere person

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Truthful

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Honest

Question 8

The basic unit of charge, carried by one electron/proton, is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C — Elementary charge e = 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ C.‌​‍

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1 Coulomb

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1 Ampere

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1 Volt

Question 9

A teacher observes that a group of 8th-grade students is highly susceptible to peer pressure regarding academic effort, sometimes underperforming to fit in with a less studious group. To best support these students, the teacher should primarily:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster an inclusive classroom environment that values individual achievement and critical thinking about peer influence. — Adolescents are highly influenced by peers. A supportive teacher should acknowledge this and work to create a positive environment where students feel safe to pursue individual excellence without fear of social repercussions, and also encourage critical thinking about social pressures. Public shaming, isolation, or ignoring the issue are counterproductive and harmful approaches.

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A. Publicly shame the students who are underperforming to motivate them.

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B. Isolate the underperforming students from their peer group.

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D. Ignore the issue, assuming it's a phase they will outgrow naturally.

Question 10

David worked hard to keep the wolf from the door. Meaning of italicised idiom:

Accepted Answer

to escape from poverty — 'Keep the wolf from the door' = to ward off poverty/hunger.

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to keep dangers away

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to keep dogs away

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to escape from robbers

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #525