Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #983

Question 1

Choose correct form: 'I prefer tea ___ coffee.'

Accepted Answer

to — 'Prefer X to Y' (not 'than'): fixed pattern.

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than

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over

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from

Question 2

Which inorganic compound is commonly used as an antacid, but its prolonged use can lead to constipation?

Accepted Answer

C. Aluminum Hydroxide — Aluminum Hydroxide is a widely used antacid known for its constipating effect, often necessitating combination with magnesium-containing antacids to balance bowel function. Magnesium Hydroxide typically causes diarrhea, Sodium Bicarbonate can lead to systemic alkalosis, and Calcium Carbonate can cause constipation but also rebound acid secretion.

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A. Magnesium Hydroxide

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B. Sodium Bicarbonate

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D. Calcium Carbonate

Question 3

Election Commissioner of India (CEC 2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Rajiv Kumar till Feb 2025; Gyanesh Kumar after.‌​‍

Answer

Sushil Chandra

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Rajiv Kumar

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Gyanesh Kumar

Question 4

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends a transition from the traditional 10+2 school structure to a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring. What is the proposed new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 — The NEP 2020 proposes a 5+3+3+4 structure, dividing school education into Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years) stages. This redesign emphasizes flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, and early exposure to vocational education. Options B, C, and D do not align with the policy's recommended structure.

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B. 4+3+3+5

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C. 3+5+4+3

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D. 6+3+3+3

Question 5

Vishukkani is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishukkani = the auspicious arrangement seen first thing on Vishu morning (Malayalam New Year).‌​‍

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Onam

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Thrissur Pooram

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Theyyam

Question 6

Complex [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ geometry:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Square planar (dsp² hybridisation, low-spin) — Ni²⁺ is d⁸. ‌​‍Strong field CN⁻ pairs up electrons → square planar. Tetrahedral in [NiCl₄]²⁻ (weak field).

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Linear

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Octahedral

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Tetrahedral

Question 7

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression?

Accepted Answer

A. Fluoxetine — Fluoxetine is a well-known SSRI that selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft and alleviating depressive symptoms. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, and haloperidol is an antipsychotic.

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B. Amitriptyline

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C. Alprazolam

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D. Haloperidol

Question 8

First newspaper in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam — Rajyasamacharam (1847, Hermann Gundert).‌​‍

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Malayala Manorama

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Deepika

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Mathrubhumi

Question 9

Which is NOT an Operating System?

Accepted Answer

BASIC — BASIC is a programming language, not an OS.

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Linux

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Unix

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DOS

Question 10

Photosynthesis in plants occurs in:

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast — Chloroplast — contains chlorophyll.

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #983