Plus 2 Lecturer Practice Test 7 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +8 more

Question 1

The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple was built by:

Accepted Answer

Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) — Shore Temple built c. 700-728 CE under Rajasimha. Part of Mahabalipuram complex with Five Rathas, Descent of the Ganges.

Answer

Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla)

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Mahendravarman

Answer

Pallava I

Question 2

The Todar Mal system of land revenue (Akbar's time) was called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dahsala (10-year average) or Bandobast system — Raja Todar Mal — Akbar's finance minister. ‌​‍10-year yield/price averages to set revenue. Productivity-based classification of land.

Answer

Zamindari

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Mahalwari

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Ryotwari

Question 3

States with highest forest cover %:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya — NE states.‌​‍

Answer

Punjab

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Haryana

Answer

UP

Question 4

Chairman of FC qualifications:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All types allowed — Experience in public affairs.‌​‍

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Public affairs

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Eminent

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Defined experience

Question 5

Habeas Corpus means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Have the body — 'Have the body' — produce detained person.‌​‍

Answer

We command

Answer

By what authority

Answer

Send up

Question 6

Kerala's top export commodity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marine products, spices, cashew — Traditional exports.‌​‍

Answer

Chemicals

Answer

Textiles

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Iron

Question 7

Coulomb's law force between two point charges varies as:

Accepted Answer

1/r² — F = kq₁q₂/r². k = 1/(4πε₀) = 9 × 10⁹ N·m²/C². Valid in vacuum; medium reduces by dielectric constant.

Answer

1/r

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1/r³

Answer

r

Question 8

Analogy: Lion : Jungle :: Fish : ?

Accepted Answer

Water — Natural habitat.

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Sea

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Aquarium

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River

Question 9

Monday + 72 days = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 72÷7 = 10 weeks + 2 days. Monday + 2 = Wednesday.‌​‍

Answer

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Question 10

Which of the following initiatives was launched by the Government of India to celebrate 'National Education Day' in 2023?

Accepted Answer

C. 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' inter-state student exchange program — In 2023, the Government of India celebrated National Education Day by launching the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' inter-state student exchange program, promoting cultural and educational integration. The other initiatives are important but not specifically tied to National Education Day celebrations.

Answer

A. 'Swayam' online learning platform expansion

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B. 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign extension to higher education

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D. 'Digital India' skill development for teachers

Question 11

In the formation of Kerala state in 1956, which taluks were transferred from Travancore to Madras state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode — The four southern taluks went to Madras (now Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu).‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad, Gudalur, Devikulam

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Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Karadka

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Ottapalam, Palakkad, Chittoor

Question 12

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? ‌​‍(i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).‌​‍

Answer

(i), (iii), (iv)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (ii), (iii)

Question 13

Simile uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Like or as — E.g., 'brave as a lion'. ‌​‍Metaphor: direct comparison without like/as ('he is a lion').

Answer

No comparison

Answer

Question

Answer

Personification

Question 14

Correct the sentence: Candy taste sweet.

Accepted Answer

Candy tastes sweet. — Subject-verb agreement: singular subject 'Candy' needs 'tastes'.

Answer

Candy taste nice.

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Sweet taste sweet.

Answer

Candy tasting nice.

Question 15

Antonym of 'abundant':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.‌​‍

Answer

Plentiful

Answer

Vast

Answer

Rich

Plus 2 Lecturer Practice Test 7 — Current Affairs, English, Physics +8 more