Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #584

Question 1

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the 'Health and Wellness Centres' (HWCs) are designed to provide comprehensive primary health care. Which of the following services is NOT primarily delivered through HWCs?

Accepted Answer

B. Treatment of advanced cancer and open heart surgeries — HWCs focus on primary care and early detection, not advanced surgical interventions. Options A, C, and D are core functions of HWCs under AB-PMJAY. Distractors like 'advanced cancer treatment' are tertiary care services, not part of HWCs' scope.

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A. Prevention and management of communicable diseases

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C. Screening and management of non-communicable diseases

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D. Maternal and child health services including immunization

Question 2

What is oil of vitriol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulphuric Acid — Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) is historically called oil of vitriol.‌​‍

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Sodium Chloride

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Nitric Acid

Question 3

Gaza war triggered by Hamas attack on Israel occurred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. ‌​‍Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

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2024

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2022

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2023 January

Question 4

The Prime Minister who started privatization in Britain was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher — Thatcher (PM 1979–1990) spearheaded large-scale privatization; also called the 'Iron Lady'.‌​‍

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Winston Churchill

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Tony Blair

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John Major

Question 5

The 'Gunotsavam' program, periodically conducted in Kerala government and aided schools, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. To evaluate the learning outcomes of students and the overall quality of teaching-learning processes and school performance. — Gunotsavam is a comprehensive quality assessment program designed to evaluate the academic performance of students and the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process in schools. It identifies strengths and weaknesses, leading to targeted interventions for overall improvement in educational quality, which aligns with RTE's focus on quality education. Options A, C, and D describe related but not primary objectives of Gunotsavam.

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A. To assess the financial management and infrastructure development of schools across the state.

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C. To facilitate the election and training of School Management Committee (SMC) members and parent representatives.

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D. To provide professional development training exclusively for headmasters on administrative procedures.

Question 6

One word substitute for 'to join the majority':

Accepted Answer

die — 'To join the majority' is an idiom meaning 'to die'.

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agree

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climb

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support

Question 7

The fall of the Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 July 1789 — Paris crowds stormed the Bastille on 14 July 1789 — now France's National Day.‌​‍

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20 June 1789

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26 August 1789

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4 August 1789

Question 8

The gas released during photosynthesis is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxygen — 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂. Plants release oxygen as a byproduct.‌​‍

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Carbon Dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

Question 9

Test cross is between:

Accepted Answer

F1 hybrid × homozygous recessive — Reveals genotype of unknown. Mendel used Tt × tt → 1:1 ratio (if heterozygous).

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Two dominants

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Two heterozygotes

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Two recessives

Question 10

Kerala's first Film Censor Board chair Malayalam:

Accepted Answer

Adoor — Various over years — Adoor chaired FTII.

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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Shahji

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None

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #584