Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #870

Question 1

The gas used in fire extinguishers is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide — Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) is used in fire extinguishers because it is heavier than air, non-combustible, and smothers the fire by cutting off oxygen supply.‌​‍

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Nitrogen

Question 2

Laughing gas is:

Accepted Answer

N₂O — Nitrous oxide (N₂O) — used as anaesthetic, causes laughter in small doses.

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NO

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NO₂

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NH₃

Question 3

Correct form: 'There ___ many people at the party.'

Accepted Answer

were — 'People' is plural → 'were'.

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was

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is

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has

Question 4

HIV attacks:

Accepted Answer

WBCs (CD4 T cells) — Attacks CD4+ T cells, weakening immune system.

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RBCs

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Platelets

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Neurons

Question 5

India hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium) — The 2023 Cricket World Cup final was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.‌​‍

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Mumbai (Wankhede)

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Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)

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Kolkata (Eden Gardens)

Question 6

The pitch of a sound depends on its:

Accepted Answer

Frequency — Higher frequency = higher pitch; amplitude determines loudness.

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Amplitude

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Speed

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Direction

Question 7

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jon Fosse — Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the 2023 Literature Nobel for his plays and prose.‌​‍

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Louise Glück

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Abdulrazak Gurnah

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Annie Ernaux

Question 8

A student consistently arrives late to class and disrupts the learning environment by entering noisily. Which strategy is most likely to address this issue without punishing the student?

Accepted Answer

B. Speaking to the student privately after class to understand and address the cause of lateness — Addressing the root cause through a private conversation (Option B) promotes understanding and cooperation while avoiding embarrassment. Public reprimand (Option A) and punitive measures like extra homework (Option C) can damage student-teacher relationships. Ignoring the issue (Option D) may normalize the behavior.

Answer

A. Publicly reprimanding the student in front of the class to deter others

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C. Assigning extra homework as a consequence for repeated lateness

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D. Ignoring the behavior since it is the student's personal issue

Question 9

A person who gives generously is a:

Accepted Answer

Philanthropist — Philanthropist: one who loves humanity and helps others, typically through charity.

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Misanthrope

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Novice

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Sycophant

Question 10

The first Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin state was:

Accepted Answer

Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — first CM of Travancore-Cochin (1949).

Answer

Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Kesavan

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #870