Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #651

Question 1

Kerala Governor resides at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raj Bhavan — Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Cliff House

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Bolgatty Palace

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Kanakakkunnu

Question 2

Ozone layer in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere (15-35 km) — Absorbs UV-B/C. ‌​‍Depletion by CFCs. Montreal Protocol 1987. ‌​‍Antarctic ozone hole (Sept-Oct).

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Thermosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

Question 3

Pituitary hormones:

Accepted Answer

GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, ADH, prolactin — Multiple.

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Only one

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Two

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Five

Question 4

A community health assessment reveals that a particular slum area has significantly higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage compared to affluent neighborhoods in the same city. Which primary social determinant of health is most likely contributing to these observed disparities?

Accepted Answer

C. Socioeconomic status (Poverty) — Socioeconomic status, particularly poverty, is a fundamental social determinant of health that profoundly impacts health outcomes. In slum areas, poverty often leads to inadequate housing, poor sanitation, limited access to nutritious food, and reduced educational opportunities, all of which contribute to higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage. While lifestyle choices and access to technology play a role, poverty is the overarching factor creating these disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices

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D. Access to advanced medical technology

Question 5

Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway that occurs in the cytoplasm of cells. What is the net production of ATP molecules directly from one molecule of glucose during anaerobic glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 ATP — During anaerobic glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a net gain of 2 ATP molecules through substrate-level phosphorylation. The higher numbers (30-38 ATP) refer to the total ATP yield from complete aerobic respiration, not just anaerobic glycolysis.

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A. 30-32 ATP

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C. 8 ATP

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D. 38 ATP

Question 6

An audio-lingual approach to teaching English primarily focuses on

Accepted Answer

B. Repetition and pattern drills to develop habit formation — The audio-lingual method is based on behaviorist principles, using drills and repetition to build automaticity in language use. It prioritizes listening and speaking over reading or abstract writing. Explicit grammar teaching is not a core feature of this method.

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A. Reading comprehension and literary analysis

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C. Writing essays on abstract topics

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D. Explicit teaching of grammar rules before practice

Question 7

SCP (Single Cell Protein):

Accepted Answer

Protein from unicellular microbes — alternative protein source — Spirulina, yeast. Uses cellulose or agro waste as substrate. Combat protein malnutrition.

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Animal cell

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Plant protein

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Synthetic

Question 8

Which of the following measures is most crucial for ensuring sustainable mining of beach sand minerals along Kerala's coast, considering both economic development and ecological preservation?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing a robust regulatory framework with strict environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation plans. — A robust regulatory framework (D) is fundamental for sustainable mining, as it integrates environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. It ensures that activities like advanced beneficiation (B) are mandated, environmental impacts are assessed, and affected areas are rehabilitated, making it more comprehensive than technical solutions alone. Prioritizing raw export (A) is not sustainable, and complete prohibition (C) ignores economic development, failing to strike a balance.

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A. Prioritizing export of raw minerals to maximize immediate revenue.

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B. Implementing advanced beneficiation techniques to add value and reduce waste.

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C. Strictly prohibiting all mining activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an SI base unit?

Accepted Answer

Newton — Newton is a derived unit (kg·m/s²). SI base units are m, kg, s, A, K, mol, cd.

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Metre

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Kilogram

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Second

Question 10

UNESCO World Heritage Natural site in India:

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga NP, Manas, Nanda Devi, Sundarbans, Western Ghats, Great Himalayan NP, Khangchendzonga — Taj is cultural site. India has 40+ WHS (cultural + natural + mixed).

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Taj Mahal

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Red Fort

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Only monuments

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #651