Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #838

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key characteristic of the majority of major rivers in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. They are predominantly west-flowing, rain-fed by the monsoon, and have relatively short courses emptying into the Arabian Sea. — Most major rivers in Kerala originate from the Western Ghats, are primarily rain-fed by the monsoon, flow westward towards the Arabian Sea, and have relatively short courses. Options A and D describe characteristics of major east-flowing Indian rivers, while option C is incorrect as Kerala rivers have highly seasonal flows, limiting year-round navigability.

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A. They are typically long, perennial rivers originating from the Eastern Ghats and flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

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C. They maintain high navigability throughout the year due to consistent water flow, supporting extensive inland water transport.

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D. They are characterized by large river basins and extensive deltas, making the coastal plains highly fertile.

Question 2

BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative) comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand — BIMSTEC founded 1997. ‌​‍Increasingly prominent as SAARC alternative (excludes Pakistan). India sees BIMSTEC as key to Neighbourhood/Act East policies.

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20 countries

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5 countries

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10 countries

Question 3

Antonym of DRY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wet — Dry ↔ wet.‌​‍

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Thirsty

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Arid

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Parched

Question 4

The plan-monitoring software developed by Information Kerala Mission for LSG Department is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulekha — 'Sulekha' tracks annual decentralised plan projects of local governments.‌​‍

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Sugama

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Sanchaya

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Samvedhitha

Question 5

Which of the following is known as the lungs of Nature?

Accepted Answer

Rain forest — Tropical rainforests (especially Amazon) are called 'lungs of the planet' for oxygen production.

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Fresh water lakes

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Mountains

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Wetlands

Question 6

Which type of bone cell is primarily responsible for breaking down bone tissue, a process crucial for bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

D. Osteoclasts — Osteoclasts are large, multinucleated cells that resorb bone tissue by secreting acids and enzymes, thereby releasing minerals like calcium into the blood. Osteoblasts are responsible for building new bone, while osteocytes maintain bone tissue and chondrocytes are cartilage cells.

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A. Osteoblasts

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B. Osteocytes

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C. Chondrocytes

Question 7

Bronze is an alloy of:

Accepted Answer

Cu + Sn — Bronze ≈ 88% copper + 12% tin; used for statues, bearings.

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Cu + Zn

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Cu + Al

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Fe + Ni

Question 8

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project, a flagship initiative of the Government of Kerala, has been instrumental in advancing digital infrastructure in the state. Which of the following statements best describes a primary achievement or strategic goal associated with KFON?

Accepted Answer

A. Facilitating Kerala's declaration of internet access as a basic right, making it the first state in India to do so. — KFON is crucial to realizing Kerala's declaration of internet access as a basic right for its citizens, a pioneering move in India. While KFON connects government offices, its goal is broader than an exclusive intranet (B). It is designed as a public utility to complement, not privatize, internet services (C), and its scope is universal access, not primarily satellite for tribal areas (D).

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B. Exclusively developing a secure intranet for all state government departments and public sector undertakings.

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C. Achieving complete privatization of internet services across Kerala to enhance competition and efficiency.

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D. Primarily targeting the provision of satellite internet connectivity to remote tribal areas of the state.

Question 9

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is located in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is in Palakkad district, spread over the Sungam range of hills.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

Question 10

Soaps are:‌​‍

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Sodium/potassium salts of higher fatty acids — e.g., sodium stearate. ‌​‍Made by saponification. Detergents (soap substitutes): sodium alkyl benzene sulphonate (SABS), biodegradable linear.

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Acids

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Esters

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Hydrocarbons

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #838