Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #931

Question 1

A small farmer in Kerala owns 1.5 hectares of cultivable land. He is also a retired government employee receiving a pension of ₹12,000 per month. Can he avail benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. No, because he is a retired government employee receiving a pension. — The PM-KISAN scheme has specific exclusion criteria. Individuals who are retired government employees receiving a pension of ₹10,000 or more per month are not eligible for benefits, irrespective of their landholding. The scheme aims to provide income support to small and marginal farmer families, but with these exclusions to target genuinely needy farmers.

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A. Yes, because he owns cultivable land and is a small farmer.

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C. Yes, but only if his landholding is less than 1 hectare.

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D. No, because the scheme is only for landless farmers.

Question 2

Neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junction (vertebrates):

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine — Broken down by acetylcholinesterase. Myasthenia gravis: autoimmune disease affecting ACh receptors.

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Dopamine

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GABA

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Serotonin

Question 3

Which of the following is a COMMON cause of chemical instability in liquid oral dosage forms?

Accepted Answer

B. Hydrolysis — Hydrolysis is a common cause of chemical instability in liquid oral dosage forms, leading to drug degradation. Exposure to light (A) primarily causes photolysis, which is a different type of instability. Microbial contamination (C) is a physical issue, and poor packaging (D) is not a direct cause of chemical instability.

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A. Exposure to light

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C. Microbial contamination

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D. Poor packaging material

Question 4

As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new pedagogical and curricular structure introduces a 'Foundational Stage' of 5 years (ages 3-8). What is the primary pedagogical shift expected from a teacher in this stage compared to the previous system?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for holistic development. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) under NEP 2020 emphasizes flexible, multi-faceted, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. This approach aims for holistic development rather than early formal schooling, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy through engaging methods, making option B the correct pedagogical shift.

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A. Focusing on rote memorization of alphabets and numbers for early assessment.

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C. Prioritizing early introduction of formal textbooks and written examinations.

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D. Strictly adhering to subject-specific teaching from kindergarten itself.

Question 5

He is ___ honest man:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'An' — silent h, vowel sound.‌​‍

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a

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the

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no article

Question 6

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 in India to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishing district-level health action plans for NCD prevention and control — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes district-level health action plans as a strategy to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by strengthening primary and secondary care. Option A refers to financial protection, which is important but not the primary focus for NCDs. Option B is unrelated to NCDs, and Option D is incorrect as the policy does not mandate alternative medicine.

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A. Reducing the out-of-pocket expenditure on health to 30% by 2025

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B. Increasing the number of sub-centers in rural areas by 50% by 2025

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D. Making Ayurvedic treatments mandatory for all NCD patients

Question 7

Under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the maximum permissible student-teacher ratio in a primary school class in Kerala as per the state's implementation guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. 1:35 — The Kerala government, in alignment with RTE Act 2009, has set a maximum student-teacher ratio of 1:35 for primary classes to ensure quality education while accounting for local constraints. While RTE mandates 1:30 nationally, Kerala has relaxed this slightly to address teacher shortages in rural areas. Options 1:25 and 1:40 are incorrect as they are stricter or looser than the state guideline.

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A. 1:30

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C. 1:40

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D. 1:25

Question 8

The Diwan Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's resignation in 1947 was primarily due to which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

A. The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against his autocratic rule — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer resigned in 1947 following the violent Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946), a communist-led rebellion against his policies. While integration into India (1949) was a later development, the uprising directly triggered his resignation.

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B. The Quit India Movement's impact on Travancore

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C. The integration of Travancore into the Indian Union

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D. The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi

Question 9

Probability: sum 7 on two dice:

Accepted Answer

1/6 — 6/36.

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1/12

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1/36

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5/36

Question 10

Positive: big. Comparative:

Accepted Answer

bigger — Bigger (double consonant).

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biger

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more big

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biggest

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #931