Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #812

Question 1

The Peshwa who expanded Maratha power up to Delhi in early 18th century was:

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I (1720-1740) — Never lost a battle (41 campaigns). Defeated Nizam at Palkhed 1728, raided Delhi 1737, won at Bhopal 1738. Married Mastani.

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Balaji Vishwanath

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Balaji Baji Rao

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Madhav Rao

Question 2

'In the long run' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eventually — Over a long period; eventually.‌​‍

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Running

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Finally

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Never

Question 3

Which of the following was a primary objective of India's Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974)?

Accepted Answer

C. Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance. — The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) emphasized 'Growth with Stability' and 'Progressive Achievement of Self-Reliance' as its core objectives. Rapid industrialization was a hallmark of the Second Plan. While the Green Revolution continued and food self-sufficiency was important, it wasn't the singular primary objective of the Fourth Plan. 'Garibi Hatao' became the dominant slogan and focus for the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

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A. Rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries.

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B. Achieving self-sufficiency in food grain production through the Green Revolution.

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D. Poverty eradication (Garibi Hatao) as the sole overarching goal.

Question 4

What is the (i,j)-th element of the transpose of matrix A?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A_ji — Rows become columns. (AB)^T = B^T·A^T. Symmetric matrix: A = A^T.‌​‍

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0

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A_ij

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-A_ij

Question 5

UIDAI was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2009 — UIDAI was established in 2009. Nandan Nilekani was the first chairman.‌​‍

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2006

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2012

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2015

Question 6

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala is mandated to:

Accepted Answer

B. Develop and revise the state curriculum framework and syllabi — SCERT is primarily responsible for developing and revising the state curriculum framework and syllabi. Mid-day meal distribution (Option A) is managed by other departments like SSA or Education. Conducting examinations (Option C) is the role of examination boards, not SCERT. Fund allocation (Option D) is handled by the finance department or SSA.

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A. Distribute mid-day meals to government school students

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C. Conduct annual examinations for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Allocate funds for school infrastructure development

Question 7

The essential ion required for muscle contraction, facilitating the interaction between actin and myosin filaments, is:

Accepted Answer

C. Calcium (Ca2+) — Calcium ions (Ca2+) play a pivotal role in muscle contraction. When released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, Ca2+ binds to troponin, causing a conformational change that moves tropomyosin away from the actin binding sites, thereby allowing myosin heads to attach to actin and initiate the contraction cycle. Sodium and potassium ions are crucial for nerve impulse transmission and muscle action potentials, but not directly for the actin-myosin interaction itself.

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A. Sodium (Na+)

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B. Potassium (K+)

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D. Chloride (Cl-)

Question 8

Bharathapuzha is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Also known as Nila and Perar.‌​‍

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Perar

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Nila

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Dakshina Ganga

Question 9

Last formed corporation in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur Municipal Corporation — formed 1 November 2015 (most recent at the time of paper).‌​‍

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Kollam

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Thrissur

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Kochi

Question 10

Antonym of PEACE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

War — Peace ↔ war.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Harmony

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #812