Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #668

Question 1

When did Marthanda Varma dedicate Travancore to Sree Padmanabhaswamy ('Thrippadi-daanam')?

Accepted Answer

January 3, 1750 — Thrippadi-daanam was made on 3 January 1750 (5 Makaram 925 ME).

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October 3, 1799

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June 5, 1756

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March 7, 1794

Question 2

Highest mountain Australia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kosciuszko — Mt. Kosciuszko.‌​‍

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Townsend

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Bogong

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Ossa

Question 3

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of school education. What is the correct sequence of stages in this new 5+3+3+4 structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary — The NEP 2020 outlines a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure comprising four stages: Foundational (ages 3-8), Preparatory (ages 8-11), Middle (ages 11-14), and Secondary (ages 14-18). This sequence replaces the traditional 10+2 structure. The other options present an incorrect order of these stages.

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B. Preparatory, Foundational, Middle, Secondary

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C. Foundational, Middle, Preparatory, Secondary

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D. Foundational, Preparatory, Secondary, Middle

Question 4

The four Dakshin-Dravida languages are:

Accepted Answer

Tamil, Kannada, Tulu, Malayalam — The South Dravidian branch: Tamil, Kannada, Tulu, Malayalam.

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Tamil, Kannada, Gondi, Malayalam

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Tamil, Kannada, Toda, Malayalam

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Tamil, Kannada, Malto, Malayalam

Question 5

Fort St. Angelo:

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur — Portuguese fort.

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

Question 6

Which authority is responsible for the enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) — The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) is the primary authority responsible for the enforcement of the NDPS Act, including the control and regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) was later established to coordinate and strengthen enforcement efforts.

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A. Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)

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C. State Excise Department

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D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 7

'I wish I ___ a bird.' (Second conditional)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — Second conditional (hypothetical wish): 'were' for all subjects — subjunctive.‌​‍

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be

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was

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am

Question 8

Universal donor blood group:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — O group.‌​‍

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A

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B

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AB

Question 9

Three consecutive even numbers sum 72. Numbers:

Accepted Answer

22,24,26 — Middle 24; 22,24,26.

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20,24,28

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24,26,28

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Other

Question 10

India-US defence deals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Both major deals.‌​‍

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GE engines

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Both

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Predator drones 2024

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #668