Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #599

Question 1

Which of the following statements about the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

B. Permanent members of the UNSC can veto any substantive resolution, including procedural ones. — Permanent members of the UNSC can veto substantive resolutions but not procedural ones (e.g., agenda-setting). The veto power is limited to substantive matters, making option B the incorrect statement.

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A. The UNSC has 15 member states, including 5 permanent members with veto power.

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C. The UNSC can authorize the use of force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

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D. Non-permanent members of the UNSC are elected by the UN General Assembly for two-year terms.

Question 2

Refractive index of water is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1.33 — n_water ≈ 1.33; diamond ~2.42; glass ~1.5.

Answer

1.00

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1.50

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2.42

Question 3

Cardiac glycosides like Digoxin are known for their positive inotropic effect, which increases the force of myocardial contraction. This effect primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase pump. — Cardiac glycosides inhibit the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in cardiac muscle cells, leading to increased intracellular sodium. This in turn reduces the activity of the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, resulting in increased intracellular calcium, which enhances myocardial contractility.

Answer

A. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.

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C. Increasing cyclic AMP levels.

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D. Dilating peripheral blood vessels.

Question 4

Antonym of LETHARGIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Energetic — Lethargic = lacking energy. Antonym = energetic.‌​‍

Answer

Lazy

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Drowsy

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Slow

Question 5

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Sri Chithira Thirunal was declared on:

Accepted Answer

1 November 1932 — Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation issued 12 November 1936. Most listed as 1 November 1936 in PSC keys (option A). Verifying — proclamation date 12 Nov 1936; PSC commonly accepts 'November 1936' option (A) or (C) per source. Standard: 1 November 1936 (A).

Answer

1 November 1936

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1 October 1936

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1 January 1936

Question 6

During the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017), which of the following was a key focus area for sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

B. Inclusive growth with emphasis on skill development, clean energy, and climate resilience. — The Twelfth Five-Year Plan emphasized 'Inclusive and Sustainable Growth,' with focus areas including skill development, clean energy adoption, and climate resilience. Option A reflects pre-reform priorities but ignores sustainability; C and D contradict the plan's balanced approach, as subsidies were restructured rather than eliminated, and industrial growth remained a priority alongside rural development.

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A. Rapid industrialization through liberalization policies with minimal environmental safeguards.

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C. Complete phasing out of subsidies to all sectors to reduce fiscal deficit.

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D. Prioritizing agricultural subsidies over industrial growth to address rural unemployment.

Question 7

India at Paris Olympics 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 medals — India won 6 medals at Paris 2024: 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra, javelin) and 5 bronze (including Manu Bhaker x2, Swapnil Kusale, Indian hockey team, Aman Sehrawat).‌​‍

Answer

5 medals

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8 medals

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7 medals

Question 8

The concept of a 'Director of Public Instruction' (DPI) was crucial in systematizing education in princely states. Who was the first person to hold the position of Director of Public Instruction in Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. George A. Ballard — George A. Ballard was appointed as the first Director of Public Instruction (DPI) for Travancore in 1894, a crucial step in organizing and standardizing the public education system in the princely state. J. Ross was associated with University College, and C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was a prominent Dewan but not the first DPI.

Answer

A. J. Ross

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C. C. P. Ramaswami Iyer

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D. M. Rajaraja Varma

Question 9

Which of the following unit is a fundamental unit?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Second — Second is one of seven SI base (fundamental) units. Others are derived.‌​‍

Answer

Joule

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Meter/Second

Answer

Watt

Question 10

Plane equation in normal form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ax+by+cz+d=0 — (a,b,c) is normal vector. Distance from origin: |d|/√(a²+b²+c²).‌​‍

Answer

ax+by+c=0

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x+y+z=1

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Only 2D

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #599