Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #598

Question 1

The philosopher who founded the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and was born in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adi Shankaracharya — Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kaladi, Kerala in the 8th century CE. ‌​‍He established the Advaita (non-dualism) school of Vedanta philosophy and founded four mathas across India.

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Swami Chinmayananda

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 2

The writ 'Habeas Corpus' literally means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

You may have the body — Habeas Corpus demands production of a detained person before court to check legality of detention.‌​‍

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To certify

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By what warrant

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We command

Question 3

Droupadi Murmu is India's ___ President:‌​‍

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15th — 15th President of India, first tribal President (2022).‌​‍

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13th

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14th

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16th

Question 4

A baby horse:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Foal — Foal.‌​‍

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Calf

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Kid

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Cub

Question 5

Atmospheric pressure at sea level:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 atm / 760 mm Hg — Standard atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

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2 atm

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10 atm

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0.5 atm

Question 6

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century, led by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, profoundly impacted the region's political structure. Which of the following best describes a significant long-term geopolitical consequence of these invasions for Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. The expansion of British paramountcy over the Malabar region, eventually leading to its direct administration under the Madras Presidency. — The Mysore invasions weakened many local principalities and led the British to intervene, initially as allies against Mysore. Following Mysore's eventual defeat, the British gained direct control over Malabar, thus significantly expanding their paramountcy and laying the groundwork for British India's administrative divisions, rather than fostering a unified Malayalam kingdom or a new independent confederacy.

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A. The complete political unification of all Malayalam-speaking territories under a single indigenous ruler, fostering a strong regional identity.

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B. The immediate and permanent transfer of Cochin and Travancore into direct tributary status under the Mysore Kingdom.

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D. The establishment of a new independent confederacy of Nair chieftains, effectively repelling all external imperialistic ambitions.

Question 7

A pivotal moment in the social reform movements of Kerala was the establishment of the first school specifically for the education of lower caste children, challenging the prevalent caste-based discrimination. Which social reformer is primarily credited with this pioneering effort, and which school is often associated with this historic initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. Ayyankali, Ooruttambalam School — Ayyankali, a prominent leader of the Pulaya community, established the Ooruttambalam School in 1904, specifically for the education of Dalit children. This act was a revolutionary step against caste discrimination and an assertion of the right to education for all, making it a landmark event in Kerala's social reform history.

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A. Sree Narayana Guru, Sivagiri School

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C. Chattampi Swamikal, Panmana School

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D. Vaikunda Swamikal, Suchindram School

Question 8

Hoffmann bromamide reaction:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amide → amine with one less carbon (Br₂ + NaOH) — RCONH₂ → RNH₂. Degradation for primary amine synthesis.‌​‍

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Amide to ketone

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Amide to ester

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Amide to alcohol

Question 9

The capital of Australia is:‌​‍

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Canberra — Canberra is the capital of Australia, not Sydney (most populous) or Melbourne. ‌​‍This is a frequently tested capital city trap.

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Perth

Question 10

Lens formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/v - 1/u = 1/f — Cartesian sign convention. ‌​‍For convex lens f>0; concave f<0. Magnification m = v/u.

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u = v

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u + v = f

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1/u + 1/v = 1/f

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #598