Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #532

Question 1

Sex in humans is determined by chromosomes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

XX female, XY male — Females are XX (homogametic); males XY (heterogametic).‌​‍

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XY female, XX male

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X vs Y only

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AB vs O

Question 2

Nation-state system originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thirty Years War / Peace of Westphalia (1648) — Peace of Westphalia (1648) established sovereign states as the basic units of international relations.‌​‍

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French Revolution

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

Question 3

The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala, initiated in 1996, is considered a landmark in the state's development journey. What was its most significant contribution to the Kerala Model?

Accepted Answer

C. It significantly strengthened local self-governance by devolving substantial planning and financial powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions, promoting participatory development. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was a groundbreaking initiative aimed at decentralizing planning and empowering local self-governing institutions (Panchayati Raj Institutions) in Kerala. Its primary contribution was to devolve substantial planning and financial powers to the local bodies, fostering participatory development by enabling citizens to directly engage in decision-making and resource allocation for local projects. The other options describe objectives contrary to or not central to the PPC's core mission of democratic decentralization.

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A. It ushered in an era of rapid industrialization by attracting substantial foreign direct investment.

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B. It centralized fiscal powers with the state government to streamline economic planning and reduce local autonomy.

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D. It primarily aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector through large-scale corporate farming and export promotion.

Question 4

RNA full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ribonucleic Acid — Ribonucleic Acid — helps in protein synthesis.‌​‍

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Reverse Nucleic Acid

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Ribo-Nitrogen Acid

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Redo Nucleic Acid

Question 5

Largest muscle:

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus — Gluteus maximus (buttocks).

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Biceps

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Latissimus dorsi

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Quadriceps

Question 6

Operon model was proposed for:

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic gene regulation (lac operon in E. coli) — Jacob and Monod (Nobel 1965). Lactose induces; glucose represses (catabolite repression).

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Eukaryotic genes

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Plant genes

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Virus only

Question 7

Blood pH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.4 — ~7.4 (slightly alkaline).‌​‍

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6.5

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7.0

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8.0

Question 8

Digital India programme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 2015 — Pillars: broadband highways, universal access, e-governance, digital empowerment. ‌​‍UPI, Aadhaar, Jan Dhan drove financial inclusion.

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2018

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2020

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2014

Question 9

Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:

Accepted Answer

10 — Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.

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5

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20

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1

Question 10

During a period of widespread public protest against a proposed industrial project in a district, the District Collector's primary responsibility shifts to maintaining law and order while also facilitating dialogue. Which of the following functions of the District Collector is most directly invoked in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Acting as the District Magistrate to ensure public peace and order. — The District Collector, in their capacity as District Magistrate, is vested with powers under the Criminal Procedure Code to maintain public peace and order, which is the most direct function invoked during widespread public protests and negotiation. While other options like presiding over planning or overseeing revenue are vital roles, they are not the primary and most direct responsibilities when dealing with immediate law and order situations and facilitating dialogue to resolve unrest.

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A. Presiding over the District Planning Committee to allocate funds.

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B. Overseeing the collection of land revenue and other taxes.

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D. Coordinating the implementation of various central and state welfare schemes.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #532