Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #600

Question 1

The 'Kazhinja' scheme launched by the Kerala government focuses on which of the following health objectives?

Accepted Answer

A. Providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women — The 'Kazhinja' scheme is specifically aimed at improving menstrual hygiene by distributing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women in Kerala. Option B refers to a central government initiative, while C and D are unrelated to the scheme's primary focus. The distractors are plausible as they relate to other health programs.

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B. Ensuring universal immunization coverage under Mission Indradhanush

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C. Eradicating malnutrition through supplementary nutrition programs

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D. Promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention

Question 2

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) has been a transformative initiative in Kerala's education sector. What is its fundamental aim, distinguishing it from routine departmental activities?

Accepted Answer

C. To elevate public education to global standards by enhancing physical infrastructure, digital learning, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. — The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a holistic initiative aimed at transforming the public education sector in Kerala. Its fundamental goal is to elevate the overall standard of government and aided schools by enhancing infrastructure, integrating digital learning, improving academic quality, and fostering active community participation, rather than just focusing on routine administrative tasks. The other options represent either routine activities or specific, limited aspects, not the fundamental transformative aim of the mission.

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A. To provide free textbooks and uniforms to all students in government schools.

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B. To focus on improving teacher-student ratios by strictly limiting class sizes across all public schools.

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D. To implement a new system of annual examinations for all students from Class 1 to 10.

Question 3

A new state-level policy initiative in Kerala, such as a major infrastructure project or an educational reform, requires comprehensive inter-departmental coordination and high-level administrative oversight before being presented to the State Cabinet for approval. Which of the following officials primarily plays the pivotal role in facilitating this complex coordination and ensuring smooth administrative processing within the Kerala Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

B. Chief Secretary — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Kerala Secretariat and serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister. This role inherently involves coordinating policy initiatives across various departments, resolving inter-departmental conflicts, and ensuring that proposals are thoroughly vetted before reaching the Cabinet. While other officials contribute, the Chief Secretary holds the ultimate responsibility for this overarching administrative facilitation.

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A. Secretary of the concerned line department

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C. Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Economic Affairs

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D. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

Question 4

Universal donor:‌​‍

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O — O group.‌​‍

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A

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B

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AB

Question 5

Which of the following institutions is responsible for advising the Kerala government on matters related to administrative reforms and public administration?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (KSIPARD) — The Kerala State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (KSIPARD) is tasked with advising the government on administrative reforms and public administration. The Public Service Commission handles recruitment, the Administrative Tribunal deals with service matters, and the Vigilance Bureau focuses on anti-corruption, making them incorrect.

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A. Kerala Public Service Commission

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B. Kerala Administrative Tribunal

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D. Kerala State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau

Question 6

A 13-year-old boy spends an excessive amount of time grooming and worrying about his appearance before school, convinced that 'everyone will notice if my hair isn't perfect.' He also secretly believes that he can ride his bicycle without a helmet because 'accidents only happen to other people.' These two beliefs are examples of:

Accepted Answer

C. Adolescent egocentrism, specifically imaginary audience and personal fable — Adolescent egocentrism involves two distinct phenomena: the 'imaginary audience,' where adolescents believe they are constantly being watched and judged by others, and the 'personal fable,' where they believe they are unique and invulnerable to negative consequences. Both are characteristic cognitive biases during this developmental stage.

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A. Low self-esteem and risk-taking behavior

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B. Social anxiety disorder and a defiant personality

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D. The influence of media stereotypes and a desire for attention

Question 7

I ___ this book yesterday.‌​‍

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bought — 'Yesterday' = Simple Past. Buy → Bought.‌​‍

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buy

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have bought

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am buying

Question 8

Stainless steel is an alloy primarily of iron with:‌​‍

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Chromium and nickel — Stainless steel typically contains 10.5–18% Cr and 8% Ni for corrosion resistance.‌​‍

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Copper and zinc

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Lead and zinc

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Aluminium and tin

Question 9

Which of the following functional groups is primarily responsible for the anti-inflammatory activity of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

D. Acetyl group (-OCOCH3) — The acetyl group present in aspirin undergoes hydrolysis to release salicylic acid, which inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis and inflammation. While the aromatic ring and carboxylic acid contribute to solubility and absorption, the acetyl group is crucial for its pharmacological action.

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A. Carboxylic acid (-COOH)

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B. Ester (-COOR)

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C. Aromatic benzene ring

Question 10

Which mission is NOT part of Kerala Government's Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi (NKKP)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rebuild Kerala Initiative — Four missions of NKKP: Haritha Keralam, Aardram, LIFE, Public Education Rejuvenation. ‌​‍'Rebuild Kerala' is a separate post-flood programme.

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LIFE

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Ardram

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Haritha Keralam

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #600