Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #994

Question 1

Site of Krebs cycle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrial matrix — Electron transport chain on inner mitochondrial membrane. ‌​‍Glycolysis in cytoplasm.

Answer

Chloroplast

Answer

Ribosome

Answer

Cytoplasm

Question 2

Meaning of the idiom: 'Pursuing a graduate degree can cost an arm and a leg.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Expensive — 'Cost an arm and a leg' = very expensive.‌​‍

Answer

Affordable

Answer

Inexpensive

Answer

Economical

Question 3

Synonym of 'alienable':

Accepted Answer

All of these — Alienable (legal) = capable of being transferred/conveyed.

Answer

Negotiable

Answer

Conveyable

Answer

Transferrable

Question 4

The 'General Education Protection Mission' (Pothu Vidhyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam) was launched by the Kerala government with the objective of rejuvenating the public education sector. Which of the following best describes a core strategy employed by this mission to achieve its goals?

Accepted Answer

D. Transforming public schools into 'Centers of Excellence' by improving infrastructure, academic quality, and community participation. — The General Education Protection Mission (Pothu Vidhyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam) aims to rejuvenate public schools by transforming them into 'Centers of Excellence' through comprehensive improvements in infrastructure, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. Options A and C propose actions contrary to strengthening public education, while option B describes a narrow focus that does not encompass the mission's broad objectives.

Answer

A. Privatizing underperforming government schools to improve efficiency.

Answer

B. Focusing exclusively on establishing new vocational training centers in urban areas.

Answer

C. Encouraging parents to admit their children to private schools through financial incentives.

Question 5

Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Jul 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged on 1 July 1949.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 1947

Answer

26 Jan 1950

Answer

1 Nov 1956

Question 6

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Both Buddhism and Jainism

Answer

Hinduism

Answer

Jainism

Question 7

International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th each year. A teacher in a rural primary school plans an activity for this day. Which of the following activities would most effectively align with the core objective of International Literacy Day?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting a workshop for parents on the importance of adult literacy and basic reading skills. — International Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies, and to promote literacy as a human right. Conducting a workshop for parents on adult literacy directly addresses this core objective by empowering adults with foundational reading skills, which in turn positively impacts their families and communities. The other options, while valuable educational activities, do not specifically target the promotion of literacy in the way the day intends.

Answer

A. Organizing a debate competition on the history of Indian education policies.

Answer

C. Facilitating a science fair to promote scientific temper among students.

Answer

D. Arranging a cultural program showcasing regional folk arts and traditions.

Question 8

Synonym of ESCHEW:

Accepted Answer

Avoid — Abstain from.

Answer

Embrace

Answer

Accept

Answer

Approve

Question 9

In the body's primary extracellular fluid buffer system, which pair of components works together to swiftly neutralize excess acids or bases, thereby maintaining blood pH within a narrow range?

Accepted Answer

B. Carbonic acid and bicarbonate ions — The bicarbonate buffer system, consisting of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-), is the most important extracellular buffer for maintaining blood pH. It can rapidly neutralize both acids and bases. Hemoglobin and plasma proteins are also buffers, and phosphate/ammonia are important renal buffers, but the bicarbonate system is the primary extracellular one. Sodium and chloride are electrolytes, not buffers.

Answer

A. Hemoglobin and plasma proteins

Answer

C. Phosphate and ammonia

Answer

D. Sodium and chloride

Question 10

India's nuclear doctrine is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No First Use (NFU) — stated 1999 — India declared NFU in 1999, formalised Draft Nuclear Doctrine 2003. ‌​‍Retaliation only; credible minimum deterrence.

Answer

First use

Answer

Use anytime

Answer

No doctrine

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #994