Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #537

Question 1

The 17th Laureus World Sports Award 2015 for Lifetime Achievement was given to Niki Lauda for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Motor racing — Niki Lauda — three-time F1 World Champion. Recognized for motor racing.‌​‍

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Rugby

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Tennis

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Swimming

Question 2

In a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), which of the following statements accurately describes the primary function of the control rods and the moderator material?

Accepted Answer

B. Control rods absorb excess thermal neutrons to regulate the chain reaction, while the moderator slows down fast neutrons to thermal energies. — Control rods, typically made of neutron-absorbing materials like cadmium or boron, are used to absorb excess thermal neutrons, thereby regulating the rate of the nuclear chain reaction. The moderator material, such as heavy water or graphite, slows down the high-energy (fast) neutrons released during fission to lower (thermal) energies, increasing the probability of them being absorbed by fissile nuclei and sustaining the chain reaction.

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A. Control rods absorb fast neutrons to slow them down, while the moderator absorbs excess thermal neutrons.

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C. Control rods reflect neutrons back into the core, while the moderator removes fission products.

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D. Control rods increase the rate of fission, while the moderator cools the reactor core.

Question 3

Which of the following policy shifts was a direct consequence of the 1991 economic reforms in India, aimed at integrating the Indian economy with the global market?

Accepted Answer

C. Transition from a fixed exchange rate regime to a more flexible, market-determined exchange rate. — The 1991 reforms aimed at greater global integration and market orientation. A key measure was moving from a fixed exchange rate to a more flexible, market-determined system to better manage the balance of payments and facilitate trade. Options A, B, and D represent policies contrary to the spirit of liberalization, globalization, and market orientation that characterized the 1991 reforms.

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A. Nationalization of major private banks to consolidate financial power.

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B. Imposing higher tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries.

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D. Reintroduction of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act with more stringent provisions.

Question 4

In Kerala's administrative structure, which body is responsible for the preparation and revision of the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) under the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) — The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), chaired by the District Collector, is mandated under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to prepare and revise the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP). The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) oversees at the state level, but local preparation is the DDMA's responsibility.

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A. District Collector

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C. District Panchayat Standing Committee

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D. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)

Question 5

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

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A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

Question 6

Synonym of PROWESS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Skill — Outstanding skill.‌​‍

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Cowardice

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Weakness

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Ignorance

Question 7

Kerala Industrial Development Corporation:

Accepted Answer

KINFRA — KSIDC primary industrial dev.

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KSIDC

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Both

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KSFE

Question 8

Synonym of DELETERIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harmful — Causing harm.‌​‍

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Beneficial

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Neutral

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Useless

Question 9

Passive of 'They will finish the project':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The project will be finished by them — Future passive: will be + V3. 'The project will be finished by them.'‌​‍

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The project will finished by them

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The project will being finished

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The project shall be finished

Question 10

'The news (A) are (B) very (C) shocking (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B — 'News' is uncountable/singular. Correct: 'The news is very shocking.'‌​‍

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A

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C

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D

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #537