Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #625

Question 1

Where is the Krakatoa volcano located?‌​‍

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Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

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Italy

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Japan

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Hawaii

Question 2

India's G20 Presidency in 2023 championed the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. What was the primary motivation behind this historic move, as articulated by India?

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D. To provide a stronger voice for the Global South and address its developmental priorities more effectively. — The inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 under India's presidency was a landmark decision. India consistently advocated for this move to amplify the voice of the Global South and ensure that the developmental priorities and concerns of developing nations, particularly from Africa, are adequately represented and addressed at the highest global economic forum. While economic integration (C) is a potential benefit, the overarching motivation was about equitable representation and addressing global imbalances. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not reflect the stat

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A. To balance the influence of Western European nations within the G20.

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B. To facilitate greater military cooperation between G20 and African nations.

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C. To accelerate the economic integration of African states into global trade blocs.

Question 3

Which of the following bacterial structures primarily contributes to its ability to adhere to host cells and resist phagocytosis, thereby enhancing its pathogenicity?

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B. Pili (Fimbriae) — Pili, also known as fimbriae, are hair-like appendages on the surface of many bacteria that are crucial for adhesion to host cells and other surfaces, forming biofilms. This adherence is a key virulence factor, preventing the bacteria from being washed away and sometimes helping them resist phagocytosis. Flagella are for motility, the cell wall provides structural integrity, and ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.

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A. Flagella

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C. Cell wall

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D. Ribosomes

Question 4

Longest river in Europe:

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Volga — Volga.

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Danube

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Rhine

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Seine

Question 5

In a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) classroom, which activity best fosters the use of English in real-life situations?

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B. Role-playing a job interview in pairs — CLT emphasizes the use of language for meaningful communication. Role-playing a job interview simulates real-life interaction, unlike rote memorization or translation. Fill-in-the-blank exercises focus on form rather than function.

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A. Memorizing grammar rules and applying them in drills

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C. Translating sentences from English to the mother tongue

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D. Completing fill-in-the-blank exercises with given vocabulary

Question 6

Kerala's first woman district collector:‌​‍

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Anna Malhotra — Anna Malhotra — IAS, first woman collector.‌​‍

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Padmaja Venugopal

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Renuka Sudhakar

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Sheela Thomas

Question 7

Synonym of HIATUS:

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Gap — Pause or gap.

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Continuation

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Plenty

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Flow

Question 8

Ohm's Law states that:‌​‍

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V = IR — Ohm's Law: V = IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance). ‌​‍This is the fundamental law of electricity.

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F = ma

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E = mc²

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P = VI

Question 9

Iron is an essential trace element. Its deficiency can lead to anemia. What is the primary biochemical role of iron in the human body that, when impaired, causes the characteristic symptoms of anemia?

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A. Oxygen transport via hemoglobin — Iron is a critical component of the heme group in hemoglobin, the protein responsible for oxygen transport in red blood cells. In this capacity, iron reversibly binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it in tissues. A deficiency in iron directly impairs hemoglobin synthesis, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, which is the hallmark of anemia.

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B. Regulation of blood pressure

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C. Formation of bone matrix

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D. Synthesis of steroid hormones

Question 10

Yamuna originates at:

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Yamunotri — Yamunotri Glacier.

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Gangotri

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Mansarovar

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Amarkantak

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #625