Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #601

Question 1

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene results in abnormal chloride ion transport across cell membranes. Which of the following inheritance patterns is most likely responsible for this disorder?

Accepted Answer

B. Autosomal recessive — Cystic fibrosis, caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. This means an individual must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to develop the disorder. Autosomal dominant disorders require only one copy of the mutated gene, while X-linked and Y-linked traits involve sex chromosomes.

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A. Autosomal dominant

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C. X-linked dominant

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D. Y-linked

Question 2

The state fruit of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jackfruit — Jackfruit (Chakka) is Kerala's state fruit.‌​‍

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Mango

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Banana

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Pineapple

Question 3

The infective stage of malarial parasite Plasmodium that enters human body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

sporozoite — Sporozoites are injected by Anopheles mosquito and infect human liver cells.‌​‍

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merozoite

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minuta form

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gametocyte

Question 4

Which virus is treated as the first computer virus?

Accepted Answer

Creeper virus — Creeper (1971) was the first self-replicating program on ARPANET.

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Trojan horse

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SCA virus

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Rabbit

Question 5

The criminal was supposed to be ___ European, wearing ___ yellow T-shirt.

Accepted Answer

an, a — 'European' begins with /j/ sound → 'a'; 'yellow' begins with /j/ sound, so a/a would be correct too; but with 'European' sounding 'you', article is 'a', and 'yellow' starts with consonant so article is 'a'. Key answer 'an, a' per PSC.

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a, an

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an, an

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a, a

Question 6

The Kerala government is launching a statewide initiative to integrate advanced digital tools and smart classroom technologies into all government and aided schools, along with providing comprehensive IT training for teachers. Which specific organization within the state's education framework is mandated to spearhead the implementation and technical support for this ambitious project?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) is the nodal agency responsible for promoting and implementing IT education and digital infrastructure in schools across Kerala, including smart classrooms and teacher IT training. While SSK is a comprehensive scheme encompassing various educational initiatives, KITE is the specific technical implementation arm. DGE handles overall administration, and SCERT focuses on curriculum and academic support.

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A. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

Question 7

Israel-Gaza ceasefire 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2025 phases — Phased deal began Jan 2025.‌​‍

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None

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Full

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Failed

Question 8

Comparative of 'little' (amount):

Accepted Answer

less — Less (amount). Smaller (size).

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littler

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smaller

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lesser

Question 9

Pasteurisation of milk kills bacteria using:

Accepted Answer

Heat followed by rapid cooling — Milk heated to 63–72 °C then rapidly cooled — preserves nutrients and reduces microbes.

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Freezing

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UV light

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Pressure

Question 10

Identify a compound word:

Accepted Answer

blackboard — Blackboard = black + board (two words combined).

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carpet

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beautiful

Answer

running

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #601