Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #903

Question 1

How many islands are envisaged to be connected by the Kochi Water Metro?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ten — The Kochi Water Metro connects 10 islands around Greater Kochi.‌​‍

Answer

Five

Answer

Eight

Answer

Four

Question 2

The Bharathapuzha, often referred to as 'Nila', is Kerala's second-longest river and holds immense cultural significance. However, it faces severe ecological challenges, particularly a drastic reduction in water flow during the dry season. Which of the following human-induced factors is most directly responsible for exacerbating the dry season water scarcity and the associated increase in sand mining pressures in the river?

Accepted Answer

C. Excessive and unregulated sand mining from the riverbed, leading to deepening, loss of groundwater recharge, and lowering of the water table. — Excessive and unregulated sand mining is directly responsible for exacerbating dry season water scarcity in the Bharathapuzha. The removal of sand deepens the riverbed, detaching it from the surrounding water table, thereby reducing groundwater recharge and lowering the water table. This makes the river appear dry even when there is subsurface flow. While check dams (A) and deforestation (D) contribute to overall water stress, and pollution (B) affects water quality, sand mining directly impacts the river's physical structure and its ability to retain water during lean periods, making it the m

Answer

A. Construction of numerous check dams and barrages for irrigation in its upper reaches across both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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B. Uncontrolled discharge of industrial and domestic waste into the river, leading to severe pollution.

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D. Significant deforestation in the catchment area, reducing the capacity for water retention and percolation.

Question 3

Defence Minister 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajnath Singh — Rajnath Singh.‌​‍

Answer

Nirmala

Answer

Pralhad Joshi

Answer

Amit Shah

Question 4

Pascal's law applies to:

Accepted Answer

Enclosed fluid at rest — pressure applied is transmitted equally in all directions — Basis of hydraulic press, brakes. Gain in force = ratio of areas.

Answer

Solids

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Only gases

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Moving fluids

Question 5

Synonym of ETHEREAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delicate/heavenly — Extremely delicate.‌​‍

Answer

Solid

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Heavy

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Earthy

Question 6

Earth's age is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~4.54 billion years — Dated via radiometric dating of meteorites and oldest rocks. ‌​‍Universe: ~13.8 billion years (Big Bang).

Answer

1 million

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100 million

Answer

13.8 billion (universe)

Question 7

Coffee #1 state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karnataka — Karnataka (Baba Budan Hills).‌​‍

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

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Assam

Question 8

Sree Narayana Guru's famous Aruvippuram installation was of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A Shiva Linga — In 1888, Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram, challenging the caste monopoly on temple rituals. ‌​‍This was a landmark event in Kerala's social reform movement.

Answer

A mirror

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A cross

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A lamp

Question 9

PV Sindhu won the Silver medal at Rio 2016 Olympics in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Badminton — PV Sindhu won silver in women's singles badminton at Rio 2016.‌​‍

Answer

Wrestling

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Tennis

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Boxing

Question 10

The number of permanent members in the UN Security Council is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 permanent members (P5) with veto: USA, Russia, China, France, UK.‌​‍

Answer

3

Answer

10

Answer

15

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #903