Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #967

Question 1

The idiom 'burning the midnight oil' means:

Accepted Answer

Studying or working late into the night — Originally from using oil lamps for late-night work.

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Fire accident

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Wasting fuel

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Energy saving

Question 2

Kerala Widows Pension:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.‌​‍

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Means-tested

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New

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Discontinued

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary bile acid synthesized in the liver from cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

C. Cholic acid — Cholic acid is a primary bile acid synthesized directly from cholesterol in the liver, unlike deoxycholic acid and lithocholic acid, which are secondary bile acids formed by bacterial action in the intestine. Glycocholic acid is a conjugated form of cholic acid, not a primary bile acid itself.

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A. Deoxycholic acid

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B. Lithocholic acid

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D. Glycocholic acid

Question 4

Artificial sweeteners:‌​‍

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Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, alitame — Non-caloric or low-cal. ‌​‍Aspartame unstable to heat. Saccharin passes unchanged through body.

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Sucrose

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Starch

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Glucose

Question 5

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its unique approach. Which of the following statements most accurately describes its primary distinguishing characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving impressive social development indicators like literacy and life expectancy, primarily through extensive public sector provisioning in health and education, even with relatively moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is uniquely characterized by its success in achieving high human development indicators, such as literacy, life expectancy, and low infant mortality rates, primarily through significant public investment in social sectors like health and education. This was accomplished despite historically moderate economic growth, distinguishing it from models that prioritize economic growth first. Distractors describe approaches contrary to or not central to the core uniqueness of the Kerala Model.

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A. Attaining high levels of economic growth through rapid industrialization while maintaining strong environmental regulations.

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C. Relying heavily on foreign aid and international grants to fund its social welfare programs and infrastructure development.

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D. Implementing a purely market-driven approach to social welfare, encouraging private investment to meet public needs efficiently.

Question 6

A history teacher explains to students the significance of National Education Day in India. Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary reason for observing this day?

Accepted Answer

B. To honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birthday and highlight his contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th each year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. He was a staunch proponent of universal education and his contributions shaped India's modern education system. Option A refers to Teachers' Day, while options C and D are incorrect dates and events.

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A. To commemorate the birth of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and promote quality education.

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C. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education Act on August 15.

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D. To observe the International Literacy Day on September 8.

Question 7

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi founded which newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani (1905); later edited by Ramakrishna Pillai.‌​‍

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Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Deepika

Question 8

'They are building a bridge' — passive voice:

Accepted Answer

A bridge is being built by them — Present continuous passive: is being + V3.

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A bridge is built by them

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A bridge was built by them

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A bridge has been built by them

Question 9

Antonym of PROLIFIC:

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Unproductive — Prolific = producing a lot.

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Productive

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Creative

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Skilled

Question 10

Which of these has the shortest wavelength among electromagnetic waves?‌​‍

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Gamma rays — Gamma rays (< 0.01 nm) have the shortest wavelength / highest frequency.‌​‍

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Radio

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Microwave

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Visible

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #967